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Friday, September 23rd, 2011
Medicine is always looking for newer, smarter ways to help patients overcome their conditions. And when it comes to helping men and women overcome infertility, there is no exception to this rule!
Every year, advances are made, and as they become available, fertility clinics like the Philadelphia and Reading PA area’s Reproductive Science Institute (RSI) try to learn the techniques and absorb them into their practices. (Obviously, this is done after ensuring the methods are likely to produce positive results and have been scientifically proven to help women and men seeking fertility treatments.)
One of the latest techniques is a video test that’s being touted as a way for fertility specialists to choose which embryos will be the most viable for IVF. Spearheaded by Cambridge University’s Professor Magdalena Zernicka-Goetz, the method uses time-lapse videography and photography mixed with velocitometry to pick the best embryos for in vitro.
Though Zernicka-Goetz’s research was conducted solely on mice, it is scheduled to be attempted in a few British fertility clinics. From there, if it’s successful and safe, it will be made available to other fertility specialists around the world.
In a press release, Zernicka-Goetz noted that she wanted to discover a stronger technique to help cut down on the heartache often associated with failed IVF attempts. In her eyes, the video advancement could increase IVF success rates considerably, thus shortening the time that couples have to spend going through in-vitro.
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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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Thursday, January 20th, 2011
Looking for some fertility statistics as you begin or continue your journey through the maze of information out there about the topic of reproduction? You’re in luck!
We’ve gathered together a number of them to help you as you research fertility treatments and look for answers.
In the United States:
- 7.3 million women (ages 15-44) have fertility issues; this represents 11.8% percent of the female population.
- Consistent miscarriages may be a sign of infertility in women.
- 2.1 million married women (ages 15-44) have been able to become pregnant for 12 consecutive months of trying; this represents 7.4% of married women.
- The majority of women and men’s fertility issues are treatable.
- Two-thirds of couples who are treated for infertility are able to conceive.
- Prescription medicines and surgical procedures are the two most common ways that American couples use to combat their infertility situation.
- One-third of all fertility cases stem from issues with the female; one-third from issues with the male; and one-third from unknown causes.
- Embryos can be frozen for over a decade while still remaining viable.
- Ovulation rates lower significantly each year after a woman turns 35.
(Information sources: U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. National Library of Health)
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Tuesday, August 3rd, 2010
Since the first “test tube baby” (a child named Louise Brown) was born in England in 1978, more than 3 million children have come into the world thanks to fertility treatments… and more are likely to become part of our society as reproductive health science procedures become even more refined.
There’s little doubt that fertility treatments have radically changed the way women and men feel about themselves, their relationships and their lives. Whereas before there was little hope for someone who couldn’t conceive, now there is a decent chance that, if nothing else, an answer can be found to his, her or their issue.
This type of paradigm shift in the way we think about conception and birth is powerful. It’s also stressful on some levels, as the decision to embark upon fertility treatments is a very personal journey that takes a lot of soul-searching.
Fortunately, the next generation (and the generation after that and so on) will likely experience less of the stigma of seeking fertility treatments than do some modern individuals and couples. As more education and information becomes available, the realities and understanding of procedures like IVF and egg donation will no doubt become less mysterious and more commonplace.
In the meantime, we feel privileged to be a part of the industry that’s brought happiness to so many people throughout the world for the past 30+ years.
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Friday, June 25th, 2010
From India comes word that a 66-year-old woman who was previously childless has given birth to triplets. Because of her advanced age, she used IVF treatments in order to reach her dream of becoming a mother.
Though there are well-wishers from around the world who send nothing but good thoughts her way, there are others who believe having a child (not to mention triplets) at 66 has serious ethical concerns. This is compounded by the fact that a 72-year-old who gave birth to her first child about a year-and-a-half ago at age 70 is now dying.
At RSI, we spend a great deal of time analyzing all aspects of any woman or couple’s physical, psychological and emotional states before proceeding with IVF treatments. In our experience, there is definitely a fine line between when fertility treatments are warranted and when the time has passed for such measures.
This is one of the reasons we encourage women and men dealing with infertility (or what they believe to be infertility) to connect with us sooner rather than later. We’ll give sound advice not dictated by intentions to get media attention… and we’ll always be straightforward with recommendations. It’s what we do as ethical physicians in the reproductive health science field.
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Thursday, April 15th, 2010
It’s disheartening to see the amount of advertisements preying on women and men dealing with infertility. Far too many make impossible promises, such as the products and services that claim to be able to “cure” any infertility.
This falls directly under the “if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is” label.
First, understand that infertility isn’t a one-size-fits-all condition. Therefore, no manufacturer or company can possibly make guarantees, especially without a medical evaluation.
Second, remember the adage that “a fool and his money are soon parted.” We’re not suggesting you’re a fool, of course. But you don’t want to make a foolish decision, especially with your finances.
Third, some of these infertility “cures” on the market can be downright harmful. Many are so-called “medicines” that have not been approved for safety or ingredients. Taking this kind of product could actually compound your problems.
Let’s face it — if fixing infertility was as easy as buying a product on the Internet or spending cash on a certain service, we would all know about it and be using this method to treat infertility.
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Wednesday, March 24th, 2010
Infertility can be physically uncomfortable, especially if it’s associated with conditions like endometriosis and PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome). But it can be equally painful in a psychological way.
Below, we’ll look at some of the common causes of psychological pain as it is related to infertility as well as how to combat that pain.
Common Causes of Emotional Discomfort Regarding Infertility
- Feeling “guilty”.
- Being pressured to “just relax”.
- Being around people who are able to easily conceive.
- Being asked about having a child.
- Being treated differently by a spouse or loved one.
- Dealing with financial concerns about fertility treatments.
- Handling the loss of miscarriages.
Ways to Deal with Infertility from a Psychological Perspective
- Talk to a therapist or counselor about your problems.
- Join a support group of other women/men in similar situations.
- Don’t define your life by your ability to naturally conceive.
- Only talk about your infertility when YOU want to talk about it.
- Look into options as far as fertility treatments are concerned.
- Take antidepressants (if indicated by a physician.)
- Eat right and exercise regularly.
- Treat yourself well and not as a “victim”.
- Write about your experiences in a personal journal (or even an anonymous blog.)
- Read other women and men’s experiences with infertility.
Don’t ignore your feelings or they will well up and spill over. Instead, acknowledge your emotional responses to infertility and do everything in your power to manage those responses.
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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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Friday, December 18th, 2009
Rumor would have us believing that women are putting off their fertility treatments until the latest possible time in their lives, but that seems to be a myth. A recent survey of over 700 women showed that 88% were under age 35 when they first sought treatment for their fertility issues.
This shows that many women (and men) are recognizing the signs that they might need help (e.g., not conceiving naturally after trying for about a year to get pregnant, a series of ectopic pregnancies, endometriosis, STDs). It’s a good development, as it gives individuals and families more time to work with reproductive science specialists to address their fertility issues.
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