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Friday, April 29th, 2011
Hooray! It’s National Infertility Awareness Week from April 24-30, 2011!
In celebration, we at RSI, one of the Philadelphia area’s most reputable fertility clinics, would like to share some facts about fertility treatments, assisted reproductive techniques and other pertinent tidbits:
- The world’s first IVF birth was in 1978 in England.
- The first American IVF birth was in 1981 (30 years ago!)
- In some countries, fertility clinics will not allow certain couples to go through procedures because of age, sexual orientation and other factors. Thus, a phenomenon called “fertility tourism” has sprung onto the international scene.
- Not all fertility clinics accept patients in same-sex relationships. (RSI does.)
- Fertility clinics aren’t just for those over 35 or 40… many younger people are now seeking fertility treatments, especially if they have been trying to have a child unsuccessfully for six months or more.
- In-vitro fertilization (IVF) may get a lot of press, but it only represents about 5-10% of the procedures handled by fertility clinics.
- About 10% of all couples have trouble with fertility at some point. (This includes secondary infertility.)
- Endometriosis is a large contributing factor for many women; ironically, a good number of females do not realize they have this condition until they go to fertility clinics.
- Men and women have an equal chance of being infertile.
- STDs (especially those which have been undetected) are an increasing problem for those wishing to become pregnant.
- Even if you’ve had a child once, you can experience “secondary infertility.”
- The stigma of fertility treatments has been greatly reduced; consequently, more couples (and singles) are making appointments at fertility clinics in an effort to have children.
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Wednesday, March 2nd, 2011
Endometriosis is a relatively common disorder that afflicts approximately 5.5 million American women at any one time. A disorder affecting the genitalia, endometriosis is more than just an annoyance. In fact, females with endometriosis typically experience such symptoms as pain (e.g., severe cramps, intense bowel movements, discomfort during sex), very heavy vaginal bleeding, fatigue and, in a third of patients, infertility.
Ironically, infertility that stems from endometriosis may be misdiagnosed because not all women with the condition realize they suffer from it. Many simply assume that their pain is a “woman problem” related to menstruation rather than a problem that can cost them their ability to conceive. (This isn’t surprisingly, truly; for many females, endometriosis pain worsens during periods. Thus, the physical distress would seem to be connected to monthly bleeding rather than a condition of its own.)
Endometriosis typically worsens as women age, so early diagnosis is the best way to ensure that infertility treatments are attempted as soon as possible. However, even if a female with endometriosis is not diagnosed until later in life AND has been having fertility issues, she can still become pregnant through assisted reproductive techniques (ART).
Two of the most common treatments used to help those with endometriosis conceive are IUI (intrauterine insemination) and IVF (in vitro fertilization). Because these procedures position embryos directly into the woman’s womb, it becomes unnecessary for her body to go through all the other steps naturally associated with conception. Therefore, her chances of having a successful pregnancy are increased.
To learn more about endometriosis, infertility and other similar topics, visit RSI’s website today.
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Tuesday, January 25th, 2011
There are a lot of excuses that people who smoke use to justify continuing their habits:
It de-stresses me.
It’s a social thing.
I only smoke when I drink…
I’m addicted to nicotine and can’t quit.
I just like the feeling of it.
But no one ever says, “I smoke so I can get pregnant more easily.” That wouldn’t make sense… even to the most prolific smoker.
Smoking has long been known as a no-no during pregnancy, but it’s also been proven to negatively affect those going through fertility treatments. In males, smoking has been shown to lower testosterone and sperm count levels, two essential elements of fertilization. In females, smoking affects ova (eggs) and cervical mucus. Mix a smoking male and a smoking female together, and the implications for fertility issues are clear.
Even with the most up-to-date fertility treatments available, men and women who are smokers make it more difficult for them to have successful outcomes. Thus, it becomes important for them to stop smoking before fertility treatments begin.
How soon to begin a cessation program before fertility treatments start depends upon a number of factors. Consequently, you and your partner should converse with your fertility specialist to figure out when and how to quit. In the long run, it will not only help you increase your chances of becoming pregnant, but it will also give you a statistically better likelihood of living a longer, healthier life.
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Monday, December 6th, 2010
If you’ve heard that having IVF increases the chances of women getting cancer, you’re not alone. This ominous headline has been splashed across the Internet for years. But new research from Sweden shows that there is no connection between IVF and cancer after all.
The Swedish study, which included thousands of participants, took place over 25 years and discovered no link between the chances of IVF patients having a higher risk of breast, cervical or uterine cancers than their counterparts who did not undergo IVF.
In fact, part of the research suggested that women who underwent IVF might actually have LESS risk than other females, though this hypothesis remains to be seen.
It’s good news not only for those seeking fertility treatments, but also for all the women who have used IVF (including stars like Celine Dion and Guiliana Rancic) to help them conceive.
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Tuesday, September 28th, 2010
Melatonin, the compound that is found in the body and has been shown to help regulate sleep rhythms as well as increase some people’s resistance to conditions such as seasonal affective disorder (SAD), may be a boon for women going through IVF treatments.
In fact, a presentation of a study at the World Congress of Fertility and Sterility strongly proved that females who were given doses of melatonin during IVF treatments were shown to double their chances at pregnancy.
The scientists who initiated the study feel that because melatonin is an oxidizer, it may help to mitigate damage to eggs that have been harmed. During their IVF treatmentstudy at Yamaguchi University Graduate School of Medicine, researchers discovered that women who were given melatonin more than doubled their chances of having an egg fertilized through the IVF process.
More research will be done, of course, but the findings could open the doors for stronger success rates among females undergoing IVF treatments.
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Tuesday, September 21st, 2010
In the latest issue of Red Magazine (out of the UK for Americans unfamiliar with the publication), a survey revealed that women seeking fertility treatments (specifically IVF) would willingly spend up to £15,000 out of pocket for the procedure.
The IVF survey was conducted by the magazine and took into consideration the answers of around 2,000 females between the ages of 30 and 45. A substantial 10% of respondents noted that they would even spend up to £50,000 to have a child.
Translated to U.S. dollars, £15,000 equals about $23,497.30; £50,000 equals around $78,324.40.
So the question for you is… how much would you be willing to spend on IVF treatment? (Your answer can be in pounds, Euros, dollars, whatever the currency you use…)
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Monday, July 5th, 2010
Women in Great Britain who are over 40 years old may soon be eligible to receive three cycles of IVF treatments under the country’s National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) rules.
Currently, women must be under 40 years of age to receive national healthcare funding for up to three cycles of IVF treatment. However, many couples feel this practice is basically age discrimination and should be banned. They also feel it’s unfair for women and their partners to be forced to travel abroad to receive fertility treatments.
On the opposite side of the argument, opponents feel that age 40 is a good cutoff point, as it’s typically seen as a time when IVF becomes much less effective for most females.
In addition to the over-40 IVF debate, those in Great Britain are reviewing motions to make the country’s health policies related to IVF treatments fair for lesbian and heterosexual couples as well as those who already have children.
Changes to the laws aren’t actually anticipated until 2012. However, many fertility specialists in the UK feel this is a good first step for the country’s population.
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Tags: Age Discrimination, British Women, Clinical Excellence, Cutoff Point, Females, Fertility Specialists, Fertility Treatments, Great Britain, Health Policies, Healthcare Funding, Heterosexual Couples, IVF treatments, Lesbian, Miracles, Motions, National Healthcare, National Institute For Health, Opponents, Population, Travel
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Sunday, June 27th, 2010
This just in from a CBS news article…
It would appear from some preliminary research performed by Australian scientists that, as might be suspected, infertilitymay be a factor that’s driven by couple-specific physical incompatibilities. Thus, a man may have fertility difficulties with one woman but not with others.
The crux of the problem appears to be in how the woman’s body reacts to the man’s sperm. If her body is accepting of his particular sperm, she’ll enable his sperm to fertilize her eggs. If her body isn’t accepting of his sperm make-up, natural conception will be more difficult.
This isn’t to suggest, of course, that any of this “denying or accepting” is happening on a conscious level. Neither men nor women can innately control the way their bodies respond. But it could lead to future fertility treatment options that, until now, haven’t been attempted.
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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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Saturday, May 29th, 2010
Here’s a round-up of some of the latest fertility-related news from cyberspace:
LIGHT WAVES COULD IMPROVE SPERM PRODUCTION
In Israel, fertility specialists have been experimenting with visible light rays in an effort to increase the quality of sperm production. Oxygen is emitted from these visible light rays and would appear to make sperm more mobile. Hence, IVF treatment results have been improved.
Although this is a form of radiation, the sperm did not incur DNA damage. More studies have been planned.
ONCOFERTILITY HELPS PRESERVE FERTILITY FOR FEMALE CANCER PATIENTS
In women who experience cancer, part of the side effects of treatment can be infertility. Thus, oncofertility doctors and specialists have taken center stage recently to help females receive better options when it comes to preserving their fertility.
To tackle this topic, a nationwide group of clinicians and researchers have formed the Oncofertility Consortium. It’s a great step forward for those who become victims of cancer, especially at an early (i.e. child-bearing or pre-child-bearing) age.
FOOD NETWORK STAR MAY HAVE ARRANGED FOR WIFE’S WOULD-BE MURDER BECAUSE OF HER INFERTILITY
In a strange twist, Juan-Carlos Cruz, the Food Network chef who allegedly tried to arrange his wife’s murder using a “hit man”, may have done so because his wife was infertile.
The case against Cruz is still in preliminary phases, so time will tell if this rumor is true.
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