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Wednesday, November 16th, 2011
Researchers at the Johns Hopkins Children’s Center have been studying the long-term consequences of pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) and have found that repeated bouts of the disease can double a woman’s risk of infertility.
PID is a complication of sexually transmitted infections and is marked by the inflammation of the reproductive organs. It can cause chronic pelvic pain and ectopic pregnancy. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, PID affects more than 800,000 women in the U.S. each year, and one in 10 of those women develops infertility.
The new research conducted by those at Johns Hopkins explored whether long-term effects of PID had changed in recent years along with changes in PID-causing pathogens and new treatments. The research showed, however, that long-term effects of PID are still serious when it comes to a woman’s fertility. In the study, women with recurrent PID were nearly twice as likely to report infertility as women who never had another PID flare-up after initial PID treatment.
If you’ve had recurrent PID episodes, there might be damage to your reproductive organs that is getting in the way of you conceiving a child. Contact us today to schedule an appointment to discuss your unique health situation and your fertility treatment options.
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Monday, October 3rd, 2011
For many women, irregular (or non-existent) ovulation is a contributing factor to their female infertility. But it’s interesting to note that not all ladies understand how the ovulation process works.
To help better understand this potential cause of female infertility, we’ve put together a quick timeline to help you become better informed on ovulation and its relationship to fertility issues.
What Is Ovulation? During ovulation, an egg (ovum) is released from one of a woman’s two ovaries. The egg is typically referred to as “mature”, meaning it’s ideally ready for fertilization.
The egg travels down the fallopian tube to the uterus, the lining of which has thickened enough to allow a fertilized egg to implant. If the egg becomes fertilized and implants, pregnancy results. If the egg is not fertilized, a menstrual period begins.
When Does Ovulation Occur? Ovulation generally occurs 12-16 days after the start of a woman’s last period. Thus, if a woman’s period began October 5, she would likely ovulate sometime between October 17 and 21.
During this window (and for a few days after), a woman is considered most fertile. This means if she has unprotected intercourse, she has the best chance of becoming pregnant for that menstrual cycle.
How Do You Know if Your Ovulation Is “Off”? Ironically, many women do not ovulate or ovulate infrequently and never realize it. Though they may skip periods or have a longer-than-average cycle between the times they menstruate, they may not associate their difficulties with ovulation.
Tests to determine if you’re ovulating can be performed by a fertility specialist, which will enable you to decide how to best proceed with fertility treatments.
What Are My Fertility Treatment Options? If it’s discovered that you are not ovulating at all or are ovulating at irregular rates, medication can be given to either start ovulation or regulate it. Other fertility treatments like IVF and IUI can be used if your body is unresponsive to the medications or you have serious side effects.
Where Can I Get More Information? If you’d like further info on female infertility and you are within traveling distance to Philadelphia or Reading, Pennsylvania , please consider contacting the Reproductive Science Institute (RSI) for an appointment to discuss your options.
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Tuesday, January 18th, 2011
Star Guiliana Rancic isn’t mincing words when she tells the media that her thin frame has nothing to do with her inability to conceive a child. And she does make some excellent points, the main being that there are plenty of women her size (both on TV, in print, in movies, etc.) and smaller who wind up having a baby after successful rounds of IVF. However, the truth of the matter is that weight MAY affect infertility; it just depends upon the situation.
It would be great if weight could be “blamed” for infertility, but it simply isn’t the only aspect affecting fertility issues. Infertility is a complex, personal matter, which is why it’s important to get help from a fertility specialist as early as possible. Each person’s body – male or female – reacts uniquely, so each infertility treatment has to be customized as much as possible. For some individuals, weight will be a large factor; for others, it will have less impact.
Not being Rancic’s physicians, we cannot say for sure why her IVF treatment hasn’t helped her achieve a pregnancy that ended in a child. (Early last year, she had a miscarriage.) And, truth be told, she was asked to gain some pounds to prepare her body, which does somewhat weaken her message. Still, she’s entitled to her own opinion and we’re certain she’s discussed the matter with her fertility specialist.
We hope that Rancic’s 2011 includes an addition to her family, whether through IVF or other fertility treatment options.
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Wednesday, December 22nd, 2010
The new year is almost upon us and we at The Reproductive Science Institute want to thank everyone who has allowed us to be a part of their fertility journey in 2010.
With that being said, we’re always open to working with new individuals and couples as they explore fertility treatments such as IVF, IUI and surrogacy. After all, if you want to take this route to having a baby, it’s important to find a fertility specialist you can trust.
Please contact RSI today if you’re interested in learning more about our assisted reproductive techniques. We’d be happy to provide you with a free consultation so you have a better idea of your fertility treatment options.
Happy holidays!
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Saturday, July 10th, 2010
Men who expect to one day become fathers may have serious decisions to make if they are diagnosed with cancer, as many types of treatment options can leave a cancer patient infertile.
How quickly does the process of infertility happen? Some researchers say that within a week of undergoing radiation or chemotherapy, a male’s infertility can be seriously — or entirely — compromised.
The phenomenon isn’t limited to testicular cancer, either, because it’s not where the cancer strikes that’s at issue; it’s what kind of remedy is chosen to eradicate (or slow) the cancer cells.
Though men who have been diagnosed as having cancer are usually not considering future concerns such as whether they can have children, it may be worth investigating options, such as the freezing of healthy sperm pre-treatment.
Cyclist Lance Armstrong did before he underwent treatment to deal with his cancer, and other men around the world have done so, too.
Certainly, the foremost goal is to attack the cancer. But it’s worth thinking long-term, too.
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Sunday, June 27th, 2010
This just in from a CBS news article…
It would appear from some preliminary research performed by Australian scientists that, as might be suspected, infertilitymay be a factor that’s driven by couple-specific physical incompatibilities. Thus, a man may have fertility difficulties with one woman but not with others.
The crux of the problem appears to be in how the woman’s body reacts to the man’s sperm. If her body is accepting of his particular sperm, she’ll enable his sperm to fertilize her eggs. If her body isn’t accepting of his sperm make-up, natural conception will be more difficult.
This isn’t to suggest, of course, that any of this “denying or accepting” is happening on a conscious level. Neither men nor women can innately control the way their bodies respond. But it could lead to future fertility treatment options that, until now, haven’t been attempted.
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Wednesday, May 19th, 2010
Canada has introduced a tax credit to help couples and individuals offset the costs of fertility treatments.
The tax credit is going to be up to $8,000 back on certain fertility treatments (some will be applicable, some will not.) The tax credit doesn’t take effect until later this year on October 1, 2010.
This type of tax credit comes as a relief for Canadians struggling with infertility but who are unsure of what they can afford in terms of fertility treatment options.
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Saturday, April 10th, 2010
Is 40 really the new 30 when it comes to starting a family? The CDC reports that it just might be, as there has been a marked increase in females who are 40+ having children.
Though some women in this age range are conceiving naturally (about 10%, according to the CDC), a large percentage are opting for fertility treatments such as IVF, IUI and egg donations to make their mommy dreams a reality.
It’s exciting to be able to see the results of advanced reproductive treatment options. Here’s to all those great older moms and dads!
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