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Friday, November 4th, 2011
The term “biological clock” is often used to describe a woman’s fertility. But what in the world does it really mean? Essentially, it’s important to understand that it refers, basically, to the diminishing amount of viable eggs that she has in her body.
When a female is born, she has about two million eggs. That number never increases, so what she has is what her body will one day use to potentially conceive a child. But when a woman begins to menstruate, her number of eggs has already dropped by about four-fifths to 400,000 total eggs.
As the months and years progress, she will lose about 12,000 eggs annually. At that rate, she will have no eggs within 33 years or so from the onset of menses, which is the point where menopause takes over.
Of course, other factors are involved in what happens to her eggs. Illnesses and medical conditions can affect the strength and health of the eggs over time, sometimes leaving them unavailable for fertilization. For instance, chemotherapy and radiation for cancer can create female fertility issues. (This is why some women free their eggs prior to undergoing such types of treatments.)
Getting back to the “biological clock”, though, it’s critical for all women to realize that there’s no set time period. The aforementioned figures are only generalizations and statistics. That’s why it’s important not to make assumptions without medical assistance to back up theories.
At The Reproductive Science Institute (RSI) of Suburban Philadelphia, we’re here to answer any questions related to female fertility or other similar concerns. Give us a call today and set up an appointment to learn more about your personal situation.
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Friday, October 28th, 2011
Gay and lesbian couples who are seeking fertility treatments are often concerned with several issues, including but not limited to:
- How they will be treated by a fertility specialist.
- What their options are depending upon their infertility issues.
What the legal ramifications of fertility treatments will be, especially given that they may not be “legally” married in the eyes of the government.
That’s why it’s so critical for them to connect with a reproductive services team that understands the emotional, social and financial considerations for couples with “alternative lifestyles” who are looking into fertility treatments.
At suburban Philadelphia’s Reproductive Science Institute (RSI), we have a deep understanding of and consideration for all individuals and couples who come through our doors, no matter if they are in heterosexual or homosexual relationships. To us, that’s not important, nor should it be. What is important is that we help them achieve their goals in the most practical, pragmatic way that we can using our many years of expertise in assisted reproductive techniques.
If you’re involved in a stable gay or lesbian partnership and you’d like to discuss fertility treatments such as in-vitro fertility (IVF), donor egg/sperm, intrauterine insemination (IUI) and/or gestational surrogacy, please contact us at (610) 981-6000 for an appointment. We’re happy to help.
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Monday, October 10th, 2011
If you’ve ever had surgery or trauma (as in tearing) in or on any part of your reproductive system or (sometimes) in areas surrounding your reproductive system, you may end up with pelvic, abdominal or other adhesions.
In essence, adhesions are a form of scarring that can occur. Sometimes, the adhesions are quite small and unnoticeable. In other cases, however, adhesions can pose problems, especially when it comes to fertility concerns. Many women even experience secondary infertility as a result of adhesions from their first or last childbearing occurrence.
So how do you know if adhesions could be a contributing cause of your fertility issues? For many women, adhesions accompany pain. Or they’ve been having unprotected sex regularly for six or more months without getting pregnant. Obviously, only a trained medical specialist can help you determine if adhesions exist. And if they are, you can proceed to either look for alternatives to natural conception or try surgical methods to reduce or remove adhesions.
Obviously, you need to examine the possibilities thoroughly. And that’s where a reproductive specialist who has an exemplary background can help you make the right choices for your fertility needs.
If you are within driving distance of Philadelphia or Reading, Pennsylvania, we suggest you consider setting up an appointment with The Reproductive Science Institute (RSI) of Suburban Philadelphia to talk about adhesions, fertility and other similar medical concerns.
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Monday, September 19th, 2011
“Do I look fat in this?”
It’s a common phrase, especially in western culture where extra pounds are seen as verboten! There’s no doubt about it – many women complain about the weight, but what plenty with infertility issues don’t ever consider is the size of their ovaries.
However, researchers have shown that ovaries can be “fat”, or, more to the point, “fatty”. And the heavier/larger the ovaries are, the harder it can be for females to conceive without intervention from a fertility specialist.
Fatty ovaries have a tendency to be found in women who are already obese or in those who have diabetes. Because of the additional fatty acids contained within the ovaries, conception is made problematic. Essentially, fertilization cannot occur because fat is being metabolized at a faster-than-normal rate.
A recent study looked at this phenomenon by testing the ovaries of cows. Though not all animal research translates to humans, the British scientists who headed this one have emphasized their certainty that findings are pertinent for humans as well as bovines.
So is a “fat” ovary a definite cause of your infertility? Without a comprehensive checkup from a reputable fertility specialist, like those found at the Reproductive Science Institute of Suburban Philadelphia, PC (RSI), it is really impossible to say. Yet it is wise to lose weight if your BMI is greater than 25 or lands you into a “clinically obese” category, regardless of whether your ovaries are contributing to your infertility issues or not.
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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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Wednesday, February 23rd, 2011
Perhaps you can relate to this scenario: After a year or two or maybe more of trying to get pregnant, your doctor breaks the news that your most likely options for having a child are egg donation or surrogacy. You and your partner are devastated that your dream of raising a child has been dashed. It is perfectly normal and appropriate to grieve over this news.
However, you are not alone. First of all, there are counselors and fertility specialists who can help you walk through your decision. At RSI we treat every patient with compassion and carefully help them consider their options. It is our #1 priority to help you successfully become parents. Secondly, there are millions of other couples out there who have found themselves in your shoes and are now parents. Look through websites and agencies to read some testimonials of people who have started their families by way of egg donation, surrogacy and gestational carrier. You may appreciate knowing that the Reproductive Science Institute of Suburban Philadelphia, P.C. has excellent egg donor and surrogate programs.
If you are new to all of this, some things to think about before your first appointment with your chosen infertility doctor:
Egg Donation: A donated egg will often be fertilized by the male partner’s sperm and the resulting embryo will then be implanted via IVF either into the female partner’s uterus or that of a surrogate. Many egg donors choose to remain anonymous but every once in awhile you will have the option to know more about your egg donor. In rare, but not unusual, cases, an egg donor might be a family member or friend of the couple.
Surrogacy: A surrogate always is impregnated via IVF, either with an embryo created by the male partner’s sperm and a donor egg or by an embryo created by the sperm and egg of both partners in the couple hoping to be parents (in this case, the surrogate is referred to as a gestational carrier). Again, it is typical to choose a surrogate carrier by way of an agency or often through your fertility clinic but every once in awhile, a couple will have a known family member or friend carry their baby.
After you’ve taken some time to process your situation, schedule a consultation as a couple with a fertility clinic that you have found based on recommendations or based on its reputation. From that point on, the health professionals at your clinic will: see to it that each and every one of your questions is answered; help you assess all the options available to you based on your unique situation; carefully guide you through the screening and selection process of choosing either an egg donor or surrogate if that is the route you choose to take. We wish you the very best of luck!
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Saturday, October 31st, 2009
As reported by Rob Waters at Bloomberg.com, Reijo Pera, a professor of obstetrics and gynecology at Stanford, near Palo Alto, California, discovered three genes involved in germ-cell creation that are missing or defective in infertile males. For the current research, she and her team engineered a protein that glows green when those genes are present, signifying a germ cell.
Reijo Pera said the technique would allow her to take patients’ own stem cells and make full-fledged sperm cells and, eventually, egg cells, which could be used for in vitro fertilization procedures. Her goal is to use her new methods to study infertility in a laboratory dish and hunt for drugs that could correct it.
“I’m hopeful that in two to five years we’ll be better able to understand and diagnose infertility,” providing some answers to the 30 percent of infertile couples that never find out what went wrong, she said. Click here to read the entire article.
Infertility is a medical condition and deserves a thorough and competent medical evaluation. The professional staff at Reproductive Science Institute of Suburban Philadelphia, P.C. welcomes the opportunity to be a resource to you.
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