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Posts Tagged ‘Fertility’
Wednesday, June 23rd, 2010
It’s an exciting time to be in the fertility field! Not only are there plenty of new procedures and tools available to couples and individuals dealing with infertility, but there’s also plenty to celebrate… including the 30th birthday of Australia’s first IVF baby!
Conceived with the help of IVF in 1980 (when IVF was still in its infancy around the world), Candice Reed is healthy, positive and looking forward to her fourth decade!
Though Reed has been reticent to give tons of interviews, she did prepare a statement that included the following:
“It’s just kind of like you’ve got blonde hair or you wear glasses and it was just a knowledge that that’s the way that it happened… The best thing about being an IVF baby is knowing that I was loved and wanted well before I was even conceived.”
Reed is now a strong advocate for IVF in Australia.
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Tuesday, May 18th, 2010
It’s good news for women who are diagnosed with certain cancers — their medical conditions don’t have to lead to infertility.
Many times, depending upon the treatments available to tackle cancer (including chemotherapy and radiation), women can become partially or entirely infertile. Though their cancer may be gone, they are left with a difficult realization that naturally conceiving and giving birth may be difficult or impossible.
Now, though, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) has released positive news about revolutionary new ways oncofertility specialists are preserving fertility (or fertility options) for women and girls (even those who are pre-pubescent) who must undergo cancer treatments.
As reported by the ACOG, Teresa K. Woodruff, Ph.D., Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, recently lectured that there is…:
“A promising new technique for preserving ovarian tissue [that] has the potential to safeguard the future fertility even of very young girls…”
This is a heartening suggestion, especially for women who potentially want to have children who are given a cancer diagnosis.
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Saturday, April 24th, 2010
Giuliana Rancic has been extremely open about her fertility journey, specifically her experiences undergoing IVF.
The star is now 35 and recently told an AOL reporter that she’s hopeful that she will “have some good news to report soon”.
Rancic is undergoing her first round of IVF. No doubt she will let fans and media know of the outcome.
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Tags: Experiences, Fertility, Giuliana, Hopeful, IVF, Journey, Miracles, No Doubt
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Thursday, April 22nd, 2010
If you’re a man struggling with infertility, there’s an interesting way for you to naturally boost your fertility — your intake of foods containing omega-3 fatty acids.
Where are omega-3 fatty acids found? Look for them in oily fish (think salmon and anchovies), enriched milk and enriched yogurt. And make sure you eat enough of them to have the same positive effect that occurred when researchers from the University of Illinois studied omega-3 fatty acid diets in mice.
The mice were missing an amino acid (DHC) that rendered them infertile. However, when they added omega-3 fatty acid to their diets in substantial quantities, their infertility was reversed.
It’s a fascinating result and could be a solution for some men experiencing infertility.
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Tags: 3 Fatty Acids, Dhc, Diets, Fertility, Infertility, Mice, Miracles, Oily Fish, Omega 3 Fatty Acid, Omega 3 Fatty Acids, Rsi, Salmon, Substantial Quantities, University Of Illinois, Yogurt
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Thursday, April 15th, 2010
It’s disheartening to see the amount of advertisements preying on women and men dealing with infertility. Far too many make impossible promises, such as the products and services that claim to be able to “cure” any infertility.
This falls directly under the “if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is” label.
First, understand that infertility isn’t a one-size-fits-all condition. Therefore, no manufacturer or company can possibly make guarantees, especially without a medical evaluation.
Second, remember the adage that “a fool and his money are soon parted.” We’re not suggesting you’re a fool, of course. But you don’t want to make a foolish decision, especially with your finances.
Third, some of these infertility “cures” on the market can be downright harmful. Many are so-called “medicines” that have not been approved for safety or ingredients. Taking this kind of product could actually compound your problems.
Let’s face it — if fixing infertility was as easy as buying a product on the Internet or spending cash on a certain service, we would all know about it and be using this method to treat infertility.
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Saturday, March 13th, 2010
As part of our newest series, Fertility Info 101, we’re offering information about PCOS.
PCOS Defined:
PCOS stands for “polycystic ovary syndrome”. Women with PCOS have issues with their hormones and tend to grow benign cysts on their ovaries, ultimately causing problems with menstruation. As a result, PCOS can create issues with fertility.
How Many Women Have PCOS?
Statistics on PCOS vary, since some women do not get treatment. However, out of every 100 females, around 6-7 are likely to have or develop PCOS.
What Are Common PCOS Signs and Symptoms?
Some of the more common signs and/or symptoms of PCOS include:
- Unexplained weight gain.
- Acne.
- Repeat miscarriages.
- Extra facial and body hair.
- High cholesterol.
- Stroke.
- Diabetes.
- Irregular menstruation.
- Problems becoming pregnant.
How is PCOS Treated?
PCOS is treated through a mixture of home remedies (exercise, eating right, controlling weight) and, sometimes, hormone-balancing medications.
Can a Women with PCOS Get Pregnant?
Women with PCOS can and do get pregnant. However, it is important that they be a) diagnosed and b) under the care of a specialist throughout their journey to conceive.
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Tags: Acne, Benign Cysts, Body Hair, Cholesterol, Females, Fertility, High Cholesterol, Hormones, medications, Menstruation Problems, Miscarriages, Ovaries, Ovary, Ovary Syndrome, Pcos, Pregnant Women, Unexplained Weight Gain
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Friday, January 1st, 2010
The fact that incidents of H1N1 have slowed may tempt couples pursuing (or considering pursuing) fertilty treatments into a false sense of security. That’s because as winter progresses, the seasonal flu is always lurking in the background. In fact, it usually doesn’t hit its stride until February or March and may linger into May.
While most people will not see a huge decrease in their fertility as a direct result of the flu (whether H1N1 or seasonal), they will be less likely to have intercourse when sick or be able to undergo fertility measures. Thus, plans for reproductive science specialist-assisted conception could be delayed by weeks or months.
Fortunately, one of the best ways to keep the flu at bay is a simple one — wash your hands religiously after you’ve gone to the bathroom, been in a public place, shaken hands with someone, etc.
If you do feel like you’re coming down with the flu, you may be able to shorten the duration of the virus by heading to your fertility or family doctor for a prescription.
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Tags: Assisted Conception, Couples, Duration, False Sense Of Security, Family Doctor, Fertility, Flu, H1n1, Intercourse, Measures, Miracles, Reproductive Science, Science Specialist, Sense Of Security, Virus
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Thursday, December 31st, 2009
Are you planning on having a child in 2010? If so, you may want to take some steps to make sure you give yourself every chance of greeting 2011 with a baby (or a baby on the way.)
What can you do to get yourself prepared? Depending upon your situation, there are a number of items you should consider, including the following:
- Stop smoking.
- Stop drinking alcohol.
- Stop taking any illegal drugs.
- Stop taking any prescription drugs (if possible) that may hinder fertility.
- Start (or continue) a moderate exercise program.
- Stop using any form of birth control.
- Get checked for any kind of STDs. (They often have no symptoms and can be an unrealized cause of infertility.)
- If you’ve had infertility problems, get assistance from a reputable reproductive science specialist.
- Eat a diet that’s high in vitamins and lower in saturated fats.
- Try to de-stress whenever possible.
- Start having sex every three days or so (except during menses) to maximize your chances of natural conception.
- If you’ve decided to consider surrogacy, start checking out clinics that can assist you in finding a surrogate.
- Men may want to start wearing boxers. (Some studies have shown that briefs can cause sperm efficacy problems.)
- Males may also want to be careful when using cell phones. (Cell phones placed in laps can possibly affect sperm quality and counts.)
- If you’re considering IVF and you’re employed, you may want to look into your rights when it comes to time off or short term disability leave (if necessary).
- For couples looking to conceive through the donation of a viable egg, it makes sense to connect with a clinic that offers a well-respected egg donor program.
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Tuesday, November 10th, 2009
November is Diabetes Awareness Month, so in recognition of this fact, we’d like to bring to you some facts and figures regarding the ways that fertility may be affected by diabetes.
- Women with diabetes (Type 1 or 2) tend to experience menopause a little earlier than women without diabetes.
- Some women with Type 2 diabetes have polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), a contributor to infertility.
- Some physicians and researchers are concerned that men with diabetes may have damaged DNA in their sperm. Studies are being conducted to provide further information on this topic, although initial research supports the hypothesis.
- Women with diabetes may have more difficulty becoming (and remaining) pregnant. Miscarriages among women with diabetes (even diabetes that is well-controlled) are a common occurrence (as high as 30-60% among women in the first trimester.)
- A recent study discovered that, among men with Type 2 diabetes, there was about half the amount of testosterone in their bloodstreams than in similarly-aged men with Type 1 diabetes.
- There is a link between diabetes and being overweight. Consequently, men and women who had diabetes but who made an effort to stay in shape improved their chances of conceiving naturally.
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