Posts Tagged ‘Fall Newsletter’
Friday, November 6th, 2009
It’s always interesting when a famous individual speaks out on a topic related to fertility, as it offers us an opportunity to have a dialogue.
This week, Sarah Jessica Parker (“Sex in the City”) talked candidly about surrogacy. (She and husband Matthew Broderick became parents in June thanks to the help of a surrogate who gave birth to the couple’s twins.)
We recommend that you look over the article because it contains some very honest thoughts on the topic of surrogacy. It also dispels the myth that Parker was somehow looking to a surrogate to avoid changing her body shape (as would occur in a natural pregnancy.)
If, after you read the piece, you’re still filled with more questions than answers, feel free to contact our offices for a consultation. That way, you can learn more about how surrogacy might work in your situation.
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Tags: Body Shape, Consultation, Dialogue, Fall Newsletter, Fertility, Honest Thoughts, Husband Matthew, Matthew Broderick, Miracles, Myth, Natural Pregnancy, Parents, Sarah Jessica Parker, Sex In The City, Surrogate, Twins
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Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009
Home fertility tests. What could be simpler? Like over-the-counter pregnancy tests, they can give you all the information you need to know how to maximize your fertility, right? Unfortunately, the reality isn’t so cut and dry for most couples. And those who rely solely on home fertility tests to help them navigate their issues with infertility may simply be wasting their dollars.
As physicians who specialize in reproductive health will tell you, infertility isn’t a one-size-fits-all concern. What helps one woman conceive might do nothing for another. And therein lies the problem with at-home fertility kits.
Because these fertility kits measure only one area involved in fertility — ovulation — they cannot provide the necessary personalization you deserve. After all, they’ve been designed with an “average” consumer who simply needs to understand when she’s ovulating in order to conceive in mind… and that might not describe your case.
This isn’t to say that you can’t try a home fertility test; in fact, you can do whatever you desire. But know that if you haven’t been able to naturally conceive within 6-12 months after ceasing all birth control, it’s a good idea to shift gears and head to a fertility specialist for a one-on-one examination.
(There’s a good article on the About.com site regarding at-home fertility tests, in case you’d like to further educate yourself. Otherwise, consider these kits as potential tools but don’t waste time and money on them if you haven’t been able to get pregnant. It’s much better — and financially prudent – to head to a physician instead.)
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Tags: 12 Months, Birth Control, Couples, Fall Newsletter, fertility specialist, Fertility Tests, Gears, home fertility kit, Home Fertility Test, Infertility, Miracles, Ovulation, Peace Of Mind, Personalization, Physicians, Potential Tools, Pregnancy Tests, Reproductive Health, Time And Money, Waste Time
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Saturday, October 31st, 2009
As reported by Rob Waters at Bloomberg.com, Reijo Pera, a professor of obstetrics and gynecology at Stanford, near Palo Alto, California, discovered three genes involved in germ-cell creation that are missing or defective in infertile males. For the current research, she and her team engineered a protein that glows green when those genes are present, signifying a germ cell.
Reijo Pera said the technique would allow her to take patients’ own stem cells and make full-fledged sperm cells and, eventually, egg cells, which could be used for in vitro fertilization procedures. Her goal is to use her new methods to study infertility in a laboratory dish and hunt for drugs that could correct it.
“I’m hopeful that in two to five years we’ll be better able to understand and diagnose infertility,” providing some answers to the 30 percent of infertile couples that never find out what went wrong, she said. Click here to read the entire article.
Infertility is a medical condition and deserves a thorough and competent medical evaluation. The professional staff at Reproductive Science Institute of Suburban Philadelphia, P.C. welcomes the opportunity to be a resource to you.
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Tags: Cell Creation, Current Research, Egg Cells, Fall Newsletter, Germ Cell, Glows, infertile couples, Infertile Males, Infertility, Laboratory Dish, Medical Evaluation, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Obstetrics Gynecology, Palo Alto California, Professional Staff, Reijo, Reproductive Science Institute, Sperm Cells, Stem Cells, Suburban Philadelphia, Vitro Fertilization
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Tuesday, October 27th, 2009
Earlier this week, President Obama declared the swine flu pandemic a national emergency. We hope the below FAQ helps you to better understand how to protect yourself and your family against the H1N1 virus.
What are the symptoms of H1N1?
Body Aches
Fever
Cough
Fatigue
Headache
Chills
Sore Throat
Possible Vomiting and Diarrhea
How does H1N1 spread?
H1N1 spreads the same way seasonal flu spreads – from person to person. Infected people may be able to infect others beginning one day or more after the develop symptoms and up to seven days or more after becoming sick.
How can you proactively protect yourself and your family from the H1N1 virus?
Wash your hands frequently
Avoid close contact with others who are sick
Get plenty of sleep
Eat nutritious food
Drink enough fluids
Manage your stress
Avoid touching your mouth or nose (especially after touching high traffic surfaces such as doorknobs, telephones, or elevator buttons)
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Tags: Chills, Close Contact, Cough, Elevator Buttons, Fall Newsletter, Fatigue, Fever, Flu, Headache, Miracles, National Emergency, Nutritious Food, Obama, Person To Person, Reproductive Science Institute, Seven Days, Sore Throat, Surfaces, Swine Flu Pandemic, Telephones, Vomiting And Diarrhea
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Thursday, October 22nd, 2009
Scientists believe that smoking may impair fertility by as much as 30%.
According to the American Society for Reproductive Medicine, nicotine and other toxic chemicals in cigarettes impede fertility by interfering with the body’s ability to make estrogen, a hormone integral to regular ovulation, and can make women’s eggs more vulnerable to genetic abnormalities.
Fertility.com lists some of the ways smoking can undermine female fertility:
- Restricted blood flow to the genitals, contributing to vaginal dryness and other sexual problems.
- Decreased egg counts due to destruction of eggs in the ovaries before the eggs reach maturity.
- Alterations in the release of hormones.
- Decreased fallopian tube motility and tubal disease.
- Decreased ability of an embryo to implant.
Women who want to be as healthy as possible while trying to conceive should stop smoking immediately. Support Groups, Hypnotherapy, Acupuncture, Nicotine Patches and Chewing Gum are all popular methods for kicking the smoking habit.
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Tags: American Society For Reproductive Medicine, Blood Flow, Chemicals In Cigarettes, Chewing Gum, Estrogen, Fall Newsletter, Fallopian Tube, Female Fertility, female infertility, Genetic Abnormalities, Genitals, Motility, Nicotine, Nicotine Gum, Nicotine Patches, Ovaries, Ovulation, Sexual Problems, Smoking Habit, Toxic Chemicals In Cigarettes, Vaginal Dryness
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Tuesday, October 20th, 2009
Your body’s immune system is the first line of defense against diseases and germs. Additionally, the immune system plays an important role in your reproductive system.
Therefore; staying well during the cold and flu season is essential to your overall health – including your fertility.
A few tips to help you stay healthy:
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Exercise Regularly
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Don’t Smoke
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Wash Your Hands Frequently
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Eat a Diet Full of Fruits and Vegetables
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Control Your Stress Level
Adopting a healthy lifestyle will help keep your immune system strong!
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Tags: Cold And Flu, Cold And Flu Season, Cold Flu, Control, diet, Diseases, exercise, Fall Newsletter, Fertility, Flu, Fruits And Vegetables, Fruits Vegetables, Full Control, Germs, health, Healthy Lifestyle, Immune System, Infertility, Miracles, Plays, Reproductive System, Stress Level
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Friday, October 16th, 2009
Choosing a fertility clinic can be a difficult task. After all, whatever decision you make you will have to live with for a very long time.
To be of assistance, we’ve outlined five areas for you to take into consideration when determining the right fertility clinic for you.
Philosophy: When you visit the their website, is their patient philosophy clearly stated? Does it appeal to you? Does the organization require its members to follow ethical guidelines? Does the clinic have age limits for treatment?
Review Success Rates: Deciphering success rates can be tricky as not all clinics format their success rates in the same way. Call and ask which of the success rates applies to you.
Range of Services Offered: What services are offered and how often are they done? Are they familiar with the latest technologies?
Medical Director: How long as the Medical Director been there? This is a good indicator of the strength of leadership.
Scheduling Flexibility: Is the clinic open evenings, weekends, and holidays? This is especially important for certain courses of treatment.
Women over age 35 or who have a history of three or more miscarriages; men with a poor semen analysis; and couples who have tried for at least two years to get pregnant, should plan on seeing a fertility specialist, recommends Resolve, an infertility support group.
If you or someone you know is in the process of choosing a fertility clinic, we invite you to contact us. We welcome the opportunity to answer your questions and be of service to you.
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Tags: Choosing a Fertility Clinic, Couples, Ethical Guidelines, Fall Newsletter, fertility clinic, fertility specialist, Flexibility, Infertility, Infertility Support Group, Leadership, Long Time, Medical Director, Miracles, Miscarriages, Open Evenings, Philosophy, Semen Analysis, Success Rates, Weekends And Holidays
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Wednesday, October 14th, 2009
It’s common for couples who have been trying to conceive without success to immediately think the reason for infertility stems from the female. Before you jump to any conclusions and before you’ve gone through testing and received treatment recommendations from a board qualified reproductive endocrinologist consider the following:
According to the American Society of Reproductive Medicine, one-third of infertility cases are female factor infertility, one-third are male factor, and the remaining third involve problems on both sides, or unexplained causes.
A few common causes of male infertility:
Male infertility accounts for approximately 40% of the 2.3 million diagnosed infertility cases in the United States. For this reason, when a couple is experiencing difficulty in achieving pregnancy, a complete semen analysis is a relatively simple and inexpensive test that should be done in the beginning phase of testing.
The semen analysis may even be done without a consultation. Treatments for male infertility depend on the specific cause of the infertility and have included surgery, medical treatment and microscopic insemination techniques.
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Tags: Achieving Pregnancy, American Society Of Reproductive Medicine, Causes Of Male Infertility, Cigarette Smoking, Excessive Alcohol Consumption, Excessive Exercise, Excessive Stress, Fall Newsletter, Female Factor Infertility, female infertility, Inexpensive Test, Infertility, Infertility Accounts, Infertility Cases, Insemination, Low Sperm Count, Male Hormones, Semen Analysis, Treatment Recommendations, Unexplained Causes
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Monday, October 12th, 2009
In the October 12th edition of LA Times, Shari Roan writes about how stress or worrying can affect IVF success. The article states: ”A study in the October issue of the journal Fertility and Sterility found that women who “let go” of their worries about becoming pregnant during in vitro fertilization treatment were more likely to become pregnant.
The study examined 88 women as they went through IVF treatment. The women’s emotional coping strategies were measured. For example, researchers tried to determine how much the women thought about or worried about the outcome of their treatments and how much they felt they needed to persevere. “Letting go” was defined as being emotionally disengaged from the process and distracting oneself from the treatment.
Of the 88 women, 21 became pregnant. But those who had the highest scores reflecting a “letting go” attitude were 88% more likely to become pregnant compared with women who tended to worry and ruminate about the treatment.” You can read the entire article by clicking here.
It is estimated that one out of every six couples in the United States is coping with infertility issues. At RSI, we understand that the mere thought of not being able to have children can be emotionally taxing and may even make many people feel something is wrong with them.
That’s why we’ve developed this free report: Emotional Effects of Infertility. When you discover ways to cope with the emotional effects of infertility, you will reduce feelings of anxiety and stress. Download your copy of this report http://www.rsiinfertility.com/freereports.html
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Friday, October 9th, 2009
“Model, author, and Emmy-nominated Padma Lakshmi confirms that she is carrying her first child after years of struggling with endometriosis, a cause for which she has co-founded the Endometriosis Foundation of America,” the rep tells Us of Lakshmi, 39.
As outlined on the FAQ page of our website: Endometriosis is the growth of endometrial tissue, which normally lines the uterus, in other parts of the body. Endometriosis typically grows in the abdominal cavity and most often attaches to the ovaries, fallopian tubes, outer surface of the uterus, bowels, or other abdominal organs. Endometriosis growths, called implants or lesions, often bleed during menstruation, causing pain. They may also develop scar tissue (adhesions) that can interfere with an organ’s normal function. Scar tissue can also cause pain and difficulty becoming pregnant (infertility). The diagnosis of endometriosis is usually made by ultrasound and is verified by surgery through a procedure called laparoscopy.
Endometriosis can be treated with medicines or with surgery to remove implants and scar tissue. Infertility caused by endometriosis can sometimes be successfully treated with surgery, fertility drug treatment and assisted reproduction. The common forms of assisted reproduction include intrauterine insemination or in vitro fertilization. Additional frequently asked questions on this topic can be found at: http://www.rsiinfertility.com/FAQ.html
RSI provides comprehensive services in both male and female infertility and reproductive gynecological treatments. Our team is dedicated to providing the highest quality of medical care with respect and compassion.
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