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Friday, September 2nd, 2011
If you’ve had difficulty getting pregnant, you’ve likely heard this one over and over:
“Just adopt a baby! Then, you’ll get pregnant right away… it happened to my [fill-in-the-blank]!”
While that type of story makes for great anecdotes, it isn’t statistically proven, nor is it something to count on if you’re struggling with infertility.
The truth is that infertility is a medical, not a social, condition. Though outside influences can have effects on whether or not a female can easily have a child, those influences do not include adopting.
Of course, there’s nothing wrong with looking into adoption; in fact, we recommend it for the right couples who have the correct attitude about the process. However, it’s important to recognize that adoption isn’t the answer if you’re only doing it so you can somehow “reverse” your fertility issues. Doing so can lead to:
- Added stress thanks to the burden you’ve put upon yourselves in setting up unrealistic hopes based on the adoption myth.
- Discontent if you do not become pregnant after adopting a child.
- Negative decisions based on misinformation.
Again, there’s no reason not to look into adoption, but make sure you always do it for the right reasons. Infertility can’t be reversed by adopting a child, but it can often be overcome with scientifically proven methods such as in-vitro fertilization (IVF) and intrauterine insemination (IUI).
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Wednesday, August 31st, 2011
For many couples, dealing with infertility can put so much of an emotional strain on their partnership that sex becomes difficult. Not only does this make getting pregnant naturally even more of a challenge, but it begins to erode some of the bond that they have every right to share.
Some of the more common feelings men and women sometimes have toward their sex lives during infertility include:
Fear – One or both may wonder “what happens if this doesn’t produce a baby… again?”
Anger – It’s not unusual for partners to be angry; after all, they didn’t “choose” infertility.
Frustration – This can lead to problems in the bedroom, especially with performance.
Depression – This culprit can make “getting in the mood” – or staying in a lovemaking mood – thorny.
Sadness – It’s tough to have sexual intercourse when you’re upset.
The good news, though, is that many couples going through sex worries during infertility get through this phase. Some of the best ways to overcome the negative emotions associated with conception woes can be:
- Talking about your feelings openly. It’s easier to deal with facts when they are out in the open.
- Making sex special and not just robotic. There’s no reason intercourse shouldn’t be romantic, even if it’s “scheduled” to take advantage of fertile times.
- Touching one another intimately even when you don’t plan on having sex soon. This can operate as mental foreplay so when you are in the bedroom, you feel more into the moment.
Remember that, above all else, infertility is no one’s “fault”. Talk to your infertility specialist, like the experts at the Reproductive Science Institute (RSI) outside of Philadelphia, for more ideas on how to keep your partnership strong during fertility treatments and fertility-related issues.
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Monday, August 29th, 2011
Sexually transmitted diseases may not be discussed much among adults, but they’ve slowly crept into medical charts of the over 25-year-old population. Though gonorrhea diagnoses have lowered over the past several years, cases of chlamydia are on the rise. And that’s a cause for alarm among women and men who want to have children.
STDs like chlamydia have been known to cause infertility in both males and females. Whether complete or partial infertility, they are “hidden” causes. That’s because, surprisingly, many STDs have no (or very few) warning signs or symptoms.
So what can you do to protect yourself? There are several options:
- Don’t have sex with any partners who have not been screened for STDs.
- Always wear protection during any sexual intercourse and either abstain from oral sex or use protection during those acts as well.
- If you have had unprotected sex, get tested.
While it’s understandable that you may feel embarrassed to talk about STDs with your primary physician or fertility specialist, it’s necessary to remove the possibility that your infertility may be exacerbated by an undiagnosed condition such as chlamydia.
And be assured that reputable fertility clinics, like the Reproductive Science Institute (RSI) on the outskirts of Philadelphia, are staffed with trained professionals who pass no judgment and only want to help you achieve your health goals.
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Monday, August 22nd, 2011
As one of the Philadelphia area’s premiere fertility clinics, The Reproductive Science Institute (RSI) tries to keep you informed and up to date about all things related to fertility treatments, infertility and similar topic areas.
This week, we’d like to share some of the fertility “buzz” from around the Interwaves. As always, if you’d like to discuss your specific situation, please contact our offices to schedule an appointment.
Belfast: A new fertility test from Lewis Fertility Testing is being marketed across the UK and Ireland, as well as the rest of the world. Backed by Ulster Bank, the fertility test claims to provide couples with faster ways to discover whether or not they are fertile. With the test, men and women would have the opportunity to know earlier whether or not it would be a smart idea to contact a fertility specialist.
New York: Could male hormones (androgens) be the key to successful fertility treatments in women? Researchers are studying whether a combination of specific male hormones and FSH may in fact boost a female’s fertility ability, especially in patients who suffer from PCOS.
Internet: The Journal of Reproductive Medicine has printed a piece suggesting that women with infertility may in fact often also have undiagnosed celiac disease. This is re-fueling the chicken-versus-egg debate between celiac disease and infertility. Some scientists say the two have little in common, others say one may feed the other. In the study, the authors noted: “Women with unexplained infertility are at increased risk of having undiagnosed celiac disease, which may be a potentially modifiable (and treatable) risk factor.”
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Wednesday, August 17th, 2011
Perhaps you’ve heard friends or relatives who have gone through fertility treatments rave about blastocyst embryo transfers. If so, you might be wondering whether it’s a good option for you and your partner to consider.
However, the truth is that not everyone (or every couple) is a good candidate for a blastocyst embryo transfer. Typically, fertility specialists relegate this procedure for patients with specific characteristics, conditions, desires etc.
Some of the following criteria are typical of patients for whom the blastocyst embryo transfer process is recommended:
1. Women for whom cleaved embryo transfers repeatedly have failed. (Cleaved embryo transfers are often a “first line” type of fertility treatment procedure.)
2. Couples who do not want to have extra embryos frozen (for whatever reason.)
3. Women who do not want to risk having multiple births or for whom multiple births are a significant possibility. (These women usually fall in the under age 35 category.) Objections can be related to religious preferences, social preferences, familial expectations, financial considerations, health issues/complications, etc.
4. A couple that is able to produce many embryos, giving fertility specialists the option of blastocyst embryo transfer.
If you still feel that you might wish to consider blastocyst embryo transfers, it’s time to talk with your fertility specialist. You need to make sure you are fully prepared for the procedure and understand all the potential risks as well as the possible rewards.
As a premiere fertility clinic in the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, area, The Reproductive Science Institute of Suburban Philadelphia, P.C. (RSI) would be happy to engage you in a face-to-face discussion about blastocyst embryo transfers. Feel free to contact our offices today.
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Monday, August 15th, 2011
If you’ve been investigating different types of fertility treatments, you may have come across the process known as blastocyst embryo transfer (sometimes referred to colloquially as “blast transfer”.)
The blastocyst embryo transfer procedure has been successfully used for decades; in fact, this was how the first “test tube baby” was conceived. However, it may seem a confusing process, so we at RSI, one of Philadelphia’s premiere fertility clinics, want to take the mystery out of the procedure.
First and foremost, it’s important to understand what a blastocyst is. As an embryo develops naturally, it sometimes becomes a collection of 100+ cells. This collection is referred to as a blastocyst and takes a little less than a week to reach this stage. The blastocyst has an outside (which will become the placenta) and an inside (which will become the fetus.)
Not all fertilized eggs become blastocysts; in fact, only about one fifth of them will reach this stage in nature, although some fertility specialists have been able to do better than that number in a clinical setting. They prefer to use blastocysts to do transfers, as they have a better chance of implanting than do other cells and thus producing a successful IVF treatment outcome.
Of course, there’s no guarantee that a blastocyst will implant. Even the most solid blastocyst embryo transfer doesn’t equate to a live birth. Yet it does increase the odds for parents-to-be.
If you’re interested in blastocyst embryo transfer, please contact RSI today for a consultation with one of our fertility specialists.
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Monday, August 8th, 2011
Giuliana Rancic of E! News and Fashion Police hasn’t kept quiet about her first two in-vitro fertilization (IVF) attempts, and she’s not keeping quiet now as she goes for the third try.
Despite setbacks, Rancic has kept her sense of humor, quipping, “I think third time’s a charm. I feel good about the third time!” This attitude is refreshing, especially given the fact that she experienced a miscarriage during her second IVF attempt.
(As an FYI, miscarriage is not uncommon; in fact, many women undergo several IVF rounds to healthily conceive a child. And Rancic’s own doctor is the one recommending a third try; again, we’re not in the least bit surprised.)
Having someone as visible as Rancic show the public what IVF is all about is a boon to fertility specialists and clinics, including the Philadelphia area’s Reproductive Science Institute (RSI). Not only does having her speak openly add a familiar face to fertility treatments, but it also helps squelch many of the commonly-held myths and misconceptions about IVF.
Rancic’s positivity has positioned her as a great role model for women who are undergoing fertility treatments. As she noted in a recent article: “It’s very easy to just be sad and feel bad… and get a lot of attention for it. Mourn, be sad. But then you have to look at the positive. There are so many things in my life…”
We look forward to hearing how Rancic’s next IVF treatment goes. Here’s hoping for all the best in the world for this optimistic star!
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Friday, August 5th, 2011
As if women needed another reason to deal with eating disorders, a new British research study has concluded that females with eating disordered pasts tend to have trouble getting pregnant quickly… or at all. Thus, many women who had anorexia and/or bulimia may find themselves turning to fertility treatments later in life.
During the study, UK scientists tracked over 11,000 mothers and discovered that those who had experienced eating disorders lagged behind in conceiving by about six months. Mathematically, this led many to seek fertility treatments.
So what does this mean for you if you have a history of anorexia or bulimia and you want to have children now or in the future?
1. Get your eating disorder under control before attempting to conceive. This is healthy for you, your relationship with your partner and your future child(ren).
2. Seek fertility treatments sooner rather than later if you’re having trouble getting pregnant. And don’t assume “the worst”. Sometimes, a round of a drug like Clomid (which helps to regulate ovulation) can be all that’s needed to get your body on track.
3. Connect with a counselor when you do become pregnant, as the weight gain associated with pregnancy can be a trigger for someone with an eating disordered past.
Fortunately, former anorexics and bulimics have many choices when it comes to having kids of their own. Visit a fertility specialist such as the Philadelphia region’s Reproductive Science Institute (RSI) for more information on your options.
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Wednesday, August 3rd, 2011
A research study recently published in the Pharmacological Research journal has scientists buzzing about the possibility that antioxidants could help infertile couples and individuals.
The study, headed by Oregon State University researcher Tory Hagen and Madrid Institute for Advanced Studies (Spain) scientist Francesco Visioli, is based on the hypothesis that infertility often goes hand-in-hand with diseases such as high blood pressure and congestive heart failure. Consequently, Hagen and Visioli have concluded that the same antioxidants (e.g., lipoic acid) that help lower the chances of a man or woman having those conditions may also help those persons become less likely to be infertile.
This connection between nutrition and infertility is not a new one. For years, many fertility specialists have known that what goes into the body can have an effect on infertility. In fact, we at RSI, one of Philadelphia’s premiere fertility clinics, have blogged before about the topic. However, the published study has opened the doors for more in-depth research.
As Hagen said in a recent statement released to the press: “…the problem [infertility] is huge, and the data from laboratory studies is very robust, it all fits. There is evidence this might work, and the potential benefits could be enormous.”
All in all, it sounds like a promising path, and we’re all for changing diets and lifestyle habits to help improve fertility in our patients.
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Monday, August 1st, 2011
It’s been all over the news and it’s garnered a lot of publicity: A recent British study concluded that children born via in-vitro fertilization (IVF) appear to have stronger vocabularies than their unplanned counterparts.
It’s a controversial topic, of course. And it’s spurred a great deal of debate over whether these findings prove “nurture” is stronger than “nature” when it comes to early development of language skills in kids.
So what does that mean when we boil down the analysis? Read on…
Psychologists and psychiatrists are highlighting their theories that it isn’t IVF, per se, that’s increasing the vocabulary of the children who have been studied. Instead, it’s the socioeconomic background of those kids’ parents. Because the parents of IVF kids are generally financially stable, they have more options available to them in terms of how they raise their offspring.
In a nutshell, it’s a case of moms and dads of greater means being able to afford tutors, being able to take educational trips and being more “hands on” in terms of learning. Even more frequent jaunts to the library seemed to make a huge difference for the children who were part of the study.
Not surprisingly, this connection has some folks up in arms, especially among British sociologists concerned about the future of the UK’s kids from lower income families. Yet it’s an intriguing thought that planned pregnancies might result in children who are more significantly challenged academically.
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