Posts Tagged ‘Reproductive Health Specialists’
Friday, April 15th, 2011
“I felt like I wasn’t a ‘real’ woman.”
That type of comment is repeated over and over on fertility-related blogs around the Internet. Without a doubt, it illustrates just how much of a toll female infertility can take on a woman’s self-image.
Never mind the fact that women are talking more openly about the issue of their female infertility problems than ever before; there’s still a sense that a woman who wants to have a child should be able to without any issues.
It all can add up to incredible amounts of stress… which only perpetuates and amplifies the issue at hand.
In our experience, women with female infertility often come to our clinic with feelings of embarrassment, anger and/or shame. But what we try to get them to realize is that:
- It’s not their fault. Female infertility happens… and it can even happen among women who have already had a child. (In that case, it’s called secondary infertility.)
- It’s not “selfish” to ask for help. Some women feel concerned that asking for medical attention somehow is selfish, but it’s not. It’s actually reasonable, especially if the tests for female infertility uncover other conditions that need to be addressed (like endometriosis or an STD.)
- We are not here to pass judgment. As reproductive health specialists, we’re not looking at women as somehow “less than they should be” because of their infertility. Instead, we’re helping them solve a problem with care, understanding and expertise.
If you’ve been feeling depressed or ashamed because of your female infertility, we encourage you to come to RSI for a no-obligation consultation. You’ll find our clinic warm and inviting… and that just might be the catalyst for helping you move forward.
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Friday, April 8th, 2011
This year, Earth Day is Friday, April 22, and many people use the occasion to ask themselves if going “greener” might just be a better, more conscientious, way to live. And now, couples who are wondering if they have compromised fertility (or are undergoing fertility treatments) may also find it an opportunity to discuss the “greening” of their lifestyles with their partners as well as their reproductive health specialists.
According to the American Fertility Association (AFA), a non-profit organization, ridding one’s homes, communities and diets of toxic items is potentially a key to getting the most out of fertility treatments. That’s why they are promoting the adoption of a new way of thinking about one’s surroundings as part of an effort to conceive.
If you’re interested in trying to clean and simplify your living (whether or not fertility treatments are the impetus for doing so), why not start by doing some of the following?
- Buying fresh produce from local sources whenever possible.
- Eating food that has been processed very little. (The more processed, the farther you get from nutrients.)
- Use glass instead of plastic containers. (Plastics have been known to leach toxins into food and the atmosphere.)
- Try organic detergents, shampoos, cosmetics, etc.
- Spend as much time as you can out of the city and in the fresh air of the countryside. (This is good for relieving stress as well.)
- Downsize – there will be less room for irritants like dust mites to hide!
- Check your older home or office for lead, asbestos, etc.
Though greening your world isn’t a promise that your fertility treatments will be successful, it’s a good start to having better health and wellness… and that’s always a huge advantage.
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Wednesday, March 16th, 2011
Today, we’re dispelling three myths about fertility based on fertility information (or should we say MISinformation) widely available (unfortunately) via the World Wide Web. Check yesterday’s blog post for the first part of this two-part series.
Myth #3: If You Adopt, You’ll Get Pregnant
Again, this is one of those “old wives tales” that would be nice if it were true. But it’s really just anecdotal and has no bearing in science. Has this happened for some couples? Absolutely. Has it not happened for others? Of course. So to make the assumption is to set yourself up for disappointment.
Myth #4: I Can Buy Fertility Drugs on My Own
Please don’t go online and buy “fertility boosting” drugs from unknown sources!
First of all, you don’t have any idea what these drugs contain. (Some are harmless, some are not… but the majority are NOT what you think you’re buying.) Secondly, if you haven’t been to a reproductive health specialist, you should not try to diagnose your infertility. And finally, you will be wasting your money and potentially losing precious time.
Myth #5: I’m Too Young to See a Fertility Doctor
If only more individuals and couples would come to reproductive health specialists EARLIER rather than later!
There’s no reason to feel that you’re not “old enough” to be infertile. If you’re under 35 and have been trying to get pregnant unsuccessfully for 6-12 months, make an appointment. You’ll never know until you ask questions!
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Monday, March 14th, 2011
Despite the fact that excellent fertility information is available online and in research papers, plenty of people are still buying into fertility myths and misconceptions.
That’s why we’ve decided to provide a little fertility information of our own in order to help you understand the topic area better.
Myth #1: Just Relax and You’ll Get Pregnant
One piece of fertility information that drives reproductive health specialists crazy is the notion that relaxation alone will guarantee pregnancy. In fact, this “home remedy advice” is touted left and right.
It would be great if this were true… but it’s simply not. The majority of cases of infertility have their roots in medical problems/issues. So while it IS a terrific idea to adopt a relaxed attitude when possible, it’s also necessary to contact a fertility specialist if you and your partner are struggling to conceive naturally.
Myth #2: Fertility Treatments are Always Going to Cost a Bundle
Until you know what kind of fertility treatment is right for you, there’s honestly no way to know exactly how much you’ll pay.
Do some individuals and couples end up paying more than others? Of course. But every situation is highly unique; yours may be one that requires a small investment in a drug like Clomid or a higher investment in a procedure such as IVF or IUI. But to assume that you “can’t afford” fertility treatments until you know the facts isn’t a smart way to approach your reproductive health.
In an upcoming post we’ll tackle fertility information myths three through five… see you then!
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Friday, March 4th, 2011
Could male infertility evaluations begin to include a tape measure? Maybe, if research findings hold true.
Crotch length (also known as anogenital distance or AGD) – the distance between the underside of the scrotum and the rectum – may have implications when it comes to sperm production and quality. And this news could assist reproductive health specialists when dealing with male infertility and treatments.
A recent study from the journal Environmental Health Perspectives indicated that although the AGD has long been known as a factor of infertility in laboratory rat populations, it’s only now being researched in humans. And just as in rats, a shorter AGD seems to be connected with male infertility .
Why do some men have a lower-than-average AGD? Though it’s impossible to say due to each man’s unique physical characteristics and genetics, a shorter AGD may have something to do with the way the male developed when in utero. And many scientists are beginning to speculate that shortened AGDs can be the result of early exposure to phthalates, found in plastics that are common in homes and offices.
One more notable item from the study – a longer-than-average AGD appeared to have no bearing on increased sperm count, motility or quality.
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Wednesday, December 1st, 2010
From Tokyo, Japan, new findings are shedding light on some possible genetic links that can help doctors predict (and perhaps even overcome with the right interventions) infertility in their patients.
As with many studies of this nature, the research was conducted on mice. The mice were implanted with fertilized eggs, after which the gene that apparently created the ideal uterine environment for maintaining a pregnancy was isolated.
Without the gene’s presence, the Japanese researchers discovered that the fertilized egg could not properly be maintained by the host body. If the findings are able to translate to human females, it could assist reproductive health specialists in helping patients who are experiencing infertility.
Though more studies are expected to be conducted, it’s an exciting development in the science of infertility.
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Friday, April 2nd, 2010
“Can single individuals get fertility treatments?”
It’s a question that’s often asked, and the answer is “yes”. Of course, that doesn’t mean that those women (and sometimes men) don’t have unique considerations.
For instance, singles should consider:
- Which fertility treatments are best suited to their particular situations.
- Whether they have a strong support system in place.
- How they will get to and from appointments, especially if they need assistance driving after a particular treatment.
In today’s society, there is no reason for someone to forgo the idea of becoming a mommy or daddy simply because he or she has not found the ideal partner. Many reproductive health specialists, RSI included, welcome single persons and wish to help them on their journeys.
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Monday, March 8th, 2010
5 Fertility Myths – Debunked!
Myth #1: If I’ve had one child naturally, I can easily have another.
Actually, numerous women experience “secondary infertility” every year, which is infertility after the female has already had a child.
Myth #2: Infertility is mainly a woman’s issue.
Not true. Men and women have an equal chance of being infertile.
Myth #3: Fertility treatments are always expensive.
There are many fertility treatments that are quite economical and may even be covered partially by insurance.
Myth #4: IVF is the only fertility treatment.
Though IVF does get a lot of press, there are plenty of other ways to successfully treat infertility.
Myth #5: No one can really tell why men and women are infertile.
Certainly, there are cases when infertility baffles even the most knowledgeable reproductive health specialists. But in the majority of cases, the cause of infertility can be uncovered.
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Tuesday, January 5th, 2010
One of the common concerns faced by numerous women undergoing (or planning to undergo) IVF treatment is that they’ll have to become intimately acquainted with needles. Though most females simply accept this as a reality, some do decline IVF based on their serious loathing of shots.
Reproductive health specialists and scientists have long recognized this stumbling block and are now testing a shot-free IVF treatment. This needleless treatment takes the form of a vaginal progesterone cream, which requires no invasive techniques.
Rates for pregnancies for the small group of participants who helped with initial research were the same as traditional IVF treatments (with needles.) However, some women did still experience side effects in line with shot-related IVF procedures.
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