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Posts Tagged ‘Rsi’
Saturday, February 20th, 2010
A recent article caught our eye. It discussed the potential connection between celiac disease and infertility.
In the Food Consumer piece, entitled “Can Foods Contribute to Infertility?“, the author explains:
Infertility seems to be more common in women with untreated celiac disease. Other gynecological and obstetrical problems may also be more common, including miscarriages and preterm births.
For men, problems can include abnormal sperm — such as lower sperm numbers, altered shape, and reduced function. Men with untreated celiac disease may also have lower testosterone levels.
The article goes on to explain celiac disease and several excellent ways to deal with it.
If you’re interested in the topic, it’s definitely worth a look.
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Tags: Abnormal Sperm, Celiac Disease, Infertility, Miscarriages, Obstetrical Problems, Preterm Births, Rsi, Testosterone, Testosterone Levels
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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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Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010
Many women feel they are somehow “inadequate” if they are having difficulty conceiving children. But if they’re over 30, they need to consider that fertility is definitely a “numbers game.”
Recent research has shown that by the age of 30, women have about a 1 in 5 chance of getting pregnant during their cycles. Thus, without any other complications or problems, the success rate is only 20%. (Compare that with a much higher success rate for women in their early twenties.)
To make matters more complicated, that statistic dips to a 1 in 20 chance (or 5%) by the time the woman is 40.
Though the numbers may be sobering, it’s important to remember that age is a natural process; therefore, it’s critical for women not to “kick themselves” for waiting to conceive.
Fortunately, many women have found that through a variety of fertility treatments, they can improve upon those statistics. It’s just a matter of working with a reproductive health specialist who understands how to evaluate and, when possible, maximize a female’s fertility.
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Tags: Female Fertility, Fertility Treatments, Health Specialist, Reproductive Health, Rsi, Statistic, Statistics, Success Rate
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Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010
As if being unable to conceive weren’t enough of a problem, it turns out that infertilitycan also land a huge blow on an individual’s self-esteem.
(It’s not that we didn’t already realize this fact, of course, but now it’s been proven via a research study.)
A survey conducted in September 2009 on behalf of Schering-Plough resulted in some interesting findings:
- 61% couples said they attempted to hide their infertility from those around them.
- 54% of couples said it was easier to lie and say they weren’t planning to have children than to discuss infertility with friends and family.
- 63% of couples reported they were tired of people questioning them about when they would have a baby.
- 63% of couples also said they were frustrated by people trying to give them fertility “advice”.
If you’ve had a dip in self-esteem as a result of your fertility issues, it’s important to know that you’re not alone. It’s also important to realize that you can regain control of your confidence through therapy and counseling.
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Tags: Confidence, Counseling, Couples, Fertility Advice, Fertility Issues, Friends And Family, Infertility, Rsi, Schering Plough, Self Esteem
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Thursday, January 28th, 2010
If you’re dealing with fertility issues, you might want to consider evaluating the “health” of your home and work environment.
A recent report from the Environmental Health Perspectives journal cautioned that, during a study, women who experienced infertility often exhibited higher-than-normal concentrations of polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) in their bodies.
According to the U.S.’s EPA website, PBDEs can be found in furniture foam flame retardants (pentaBDE), TV cabinet plastics, consumer electronics, drapery/upholstery back coatings and even the plastics in appliances and personal computers.
Though it’s not feasible to eliminate PBDEs from your home entirely, it may be something to consider as you look to increase your chances of becoming pregnant.
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Tags: Appliances, Consumer Electronics, Drapery, Environmental Health Perspectives, Environmental Health Perspectives Journal, Epa Website, Fertility Issues, Flame Retardants, Furniture, Household Items, Infertility, Miracles, Personal Computers, Plastics, Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers, Rsi, Study Women, Tv Cabinet, Upholstery, Work Environment
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Saturday, January 23rd, 2010
It’s kind of ironic — plenty of couples struggling with fertility issues hesitate to get any help with their fertility concerns.
Their fears come in a number of different varieties. Below are four of the most common reasons for not contacting a reproductive health specialist:
- Knowing means having to address. For some people, the reality of knowing what’s wrong will mean they’ll have to address those facts… and that can be tough for certain personality types.
- A worry about cost. The media has made it seem as if all fertility treatments are expensive; however, this isn’t the case. There are many avenues to conception that are extremely economical. It all depends on your particular situation.
- Fear of retribution from a partner. Women and men who are struggling with infertility may have a fear that a partner will be accusatory of it’s discovered that they are the “source” of the problem. While this is not always a founded fear, if you are in a relationship where you are too scared of your partner to uncover the truth, you would be wise to undergo a serious amount of couples counseling to work on your partnership before embarking on a journey to have children.
- Confusion about how to start. Luckily, this is an easy solution — simply pick up the phone and contact a reputable clinic like RSI. It’s really that straightforward.
Don’t allow the unknown to keep you from addressing your fertility concerns. Remember that it’s always better to have all the facts than to languish in the dark.
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Tags: Avenues, Confusion, Couples, Easy Solution, Fears, Fertility Issues, Fertility Treatments, Health Specialist, Infertility, Journey, Miracles Happen, Partnership, Personality Types, Relationship, Reproductive Health, Retribution, Rsi, Truth, Women And Men, Worry
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Saturday, January 16th, 2010
Recently a woman in the United Kingdom who is 59 years old (some sources say 60 years old) went through IVF to conceive a child. The egg (from a donor, as she’s post-menopausal) was fertilized using her partner’s sperm.
As you might imagine, her story has created quite a stir internationally. Some people feel she’s too old to give birth, while others feel it’s a personal decision and age shouldn’t matter if you’re healthy and financially stable.
We’d love to hear your thoughts on this subject.
In your opinion, how old is too old to undergo fertility treatments?
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Tags: 59 Years, Egg Donor, Fertility Treatments, IVF, Love, Miracles, Personal Decision, Post Menopausal, Rsi, United Kingdom, Woman
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Friday, January 15th, 2010
Have you hesitated to consider investigating fertility treatments because you’re worried about the potential cost? Then you’re not alone. Many individuals and couples assume they “can’t afford it” and decide not to pursue their dreams of having a child.
Fortunately, there are numerous ways to pay for fertility treatments that won’t render you penniless. Consider these methods that others have successfully tried:
- Buy special infertility insurance. There are some insurance companies that now offer insurance packages for fertility treatments. In fact, yours might have an option that you don’t know about.
- Don’t start with the most expensive treatment. When considering fertility treatments, don’t assume you’ll need the most costly treatment. Ask your doctor for choices.
- See if your fertility treatments are tax deductible. Check with your accountant and see if you can deduct fertility treatment costs off your taxes. This can be a great help.
- Take out a special loan for fertility treatments. There are loans available to individuals and couples who intend to undergo fertility procedures. This can help tremendously if you qualify.
- Ask for help from family members. Though you probably don’t want to rely too heavily on your family, if you have a close-knit relationship with your parents and they’ve offered assistance, you might want to consider taking it.
- Talk with your reproductive science specialist’s office about payment options and alternatives. At a clinic like RSI, we often handle inquiries about payment options and we’re happy to explain the different routes people have taken. You never know until you ask.
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Tags: Accountant, Choices, Couples, Dreams, Family Members, Fertility Procedures, Fertility Treatment, Fertility Treatments, Infertility, Infertility Insurance, Inquiries, Insurance Companies, Insurance Packages, Loans, Miracles, Payment Options, Reproductive Science, Rsi, Science Specialist, Special Loan
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Wednesday, January 13th, 2010
 Egg donation is a very personal choice many individuals and couples make when seeking assistance in conceiving a child. Because every egg donor program varies from clinic to clinic, it’s important to make certain that yours gives you the most options.
What are some of the options you’ll want to investigate? Consider these, for starters:
- Diversified Egg Donor Listing. You deserve as many options as you need, so it’s critical to pick an egg donor program that offers you choices such as the ethnic diversity of the egg donor (including African-American, Jewish heritage, etc.)
- Experienced Medical Team. Believe it or not, all reproductive science specialists are not quite as “specialized” as you might think. Thus, it’s critical to find a team that has plenty of expertise in this area.
- Young Egg Donors. Many clinics will allow donors up to 35+; at RSI, we consider age 32 the “cap” for our egg donors.
- Extensive Egg Donor Profiles. You should be able to find out quite a bit about your egg donor at your reproductive science clinic. If you feel you’re not getting enough information, it’s probably an indication that you’re at the wrong place.
- No Waiting List. Better clinics have no egg donor waiting list. That means you have fewer delays in reaching your goal of a healthy baby.
- Couples/Individuals Choose Egg Donor. You should be able to choose the egg donor you prefer, and RSI supports that wish. However, it’s important to note that some clinics will want to choose for you.
- Competitive Price. As always, you need to work with a reproductive science specialist who understands that fertility treatments should be priced competitively.
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Tags: American Heritage, American Jewish, Cap, Choices, conceiving a child, Couples, Couples Seeking, Donor Egg, Donor Profiles, Egg Donation, Egg Donor Program, Egg Donors, Ethnic Diversity, Fertility Treatments, Jewish Heritage, Medical Team, Miracles, Reproductive Science, Rsi, Science Specialist, Science Specialists, Starters, Waiting List
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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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Tags: Decline, Experience Side Effects, Females, Initial Research, Invasive Techniques, Ivf Procedures, IVF treatment, IVF treatments, Miracles, Needles, Participants, Pregnancies, Progesterone, Progesterone Cream, Reproductive Health Specialists, Rsi, Scientists, Small Group, Stumbling Block, Vaginal Progesterone
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