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Posts Tagged ‘female infertility’
Sunday, June 20th, 2010
“Of course HE can become a dad at any age! But for a woman, it’s different!”
How many times have we heard that phrase repeated by people who are discussing the whole parenting issue of males versus females? But it perpetuates a myth that male fertility is something that doesn’t change over time and isn’t a concern.
The truth of the matter is that between 30-40% of all fertility problems in couples is due to male infertility, not female infertility. It’s a fact that surprises a lot of men… and women.
The next time you hear someone talking about the notion that men are somehow immune to fertility issues, you might want to interject the aforementioned statistic. Hopefully, that will help educate people into realizing that fertility isn’t a one-gender concern.
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Monday, February 8th, 2010
Too often, people tend to think of infertility as being a female issue. Though this is probably due to the fact that women are the ones carrying the children, there’s as much of a likelihood that a couple’s inability to conceive is a male problem as that it is a female one.
Statistics vary on how often couples’ conception problems are related to female issues as opposed to males — some sources say a third of fertility problems is due to the female’s infertility, a third is due to the male’s infertility and a third is due to unknown circumstances. Other sources have the figures at 40%, 40% and 20%. But the crux of the studies show that men have just as much chance of having infertility issues as do women.
It’s time to stop thinking of infertility as something that’s primarily related to women. Truly, it’s a condition that’s “equal opportunity”.
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Tags: female infertility, Fertility Problems, Infertility, Infertility Issues, Male Infertility, Rsi, Statistics, Woman Issue
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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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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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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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Monday, October 5th, 2009
It’s been two months since Dr. Browne has been a part of the RSI team of leading fertility doctors. Below, you will find the press release that was distributed announcing this exciting news!
Hyacinth Nicole Browne, M.D., is a graduate of Dartmouth College, B.S. in 1998 and Yale Medical School in 2002. She completed her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Yale University Hospital in 2006 where she achieved top distinction for academic excellence.
Dr. Browne is board qualified in reproductive endocrinology and infertility having completed a clinical and research fellowship at The National Institutes of Health in 2009. During her fellowship at NIH, she was a Lieutenant Commander in the Public Health Service and a clinical instructor at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences at the Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, MD.
“We are pleased to welcome Dr. Browne to RSI,” said Dr. Abraham Munabi, M.D. Medical Director and Founder at RSI. “She brings with her a fresh perspective and excellent credentials, and will be a wonderful addition to our team.”
With two Pennsylvania fertility clinics that serve clients in Eastern Pennsylvania, Delaware, New York, and New Jersey – RSI is a leader in Reproductive Endocrinology. RSI’s expertise in IVF, ICSI, Donor Egg, and PGD puts them at the forefront of fertility care.
“RSI is known for providing compassionate and highly individualized treatment plans to its patients,” said Hyacinth Nicole Browne, M.D. “I am very excited to be joining the team.”
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Tuesday, June 2nd, 2009
 During the past twenty years, the subject of infertility has absolutely become less taboo in American culture, yet it’s still one that’s fraught with misunderstandings and misinformation.
As a launching-point for the RSI Infertility blog, we’ve accumulated some of the most up-to-date information on infertility available, including some facts and figures that may surprise you.
- 7.3 million women between the ages of 15 and 44 have impaired fecundity. This translates to 11.8% of that population who will likely experience infertility issues.
- A female’s chances of conceiving and carrying a baby drop every year after she turns 30.
- About 10-15% of couples are considered infertile.
- In about 50% of the cases of couples with infertility, male infertility plays a significant role.
- Approximately 67% of all couples who are treated for infertility are able to have children.
Sources: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Women’s Health Information Center, MayoClinic.com
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