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3 Minute Read: Infertility can be defined as the inability to conceive after one year of regular unprotected intercourse (for patients 35 and under) and six months for women over 35. Its prevalence in the US is about 15 percent according to the National Survey of Family Growth (NSFG). The good news is that there […]
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3 Minute Read: National Infertility Awareness Week® is approaching fast. National Infertility Awareness Week® is a time to sensitize the world on the issue of infertility. Infertility is a challenge affecting millions of people in the world, regardless of their race, religion, or ethnicity. Despite the common misconception that infertility is an issue for women […]
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2 Minute Read: Many couples and individuals dream of starting their own families. Sadly, there are several potential complications that can make it difficult for couples (or individuals) to conceive naturally. According to the CDC, approximately one out of every five women (ages 15-49) have trouble conceiving after one year of trying. This is a […]
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2 Minute Read: Obesity has been linked to infertility and even pregnancy complications. Therefore, women who are obese are advised to lose weight before they can start undergoing infertility treatment. In fact, some fertility clinics limit their IVF services to women who are below a particular BMI. In many cases, fertility doctors do not give […]
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2 Minute Read: Male infertility is a big problem around the globe, affecting 40 million couples in the US alone. And although the exact causes of male infertility seem to be more complicated than they should, there’s now hope that the issue might one day be solved. Researchers at Newcastle University have taken a new […]
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2 Minute Read: IVF is one of the most effective assistive reproductive technologies. This complex procedure is used to help those with fertility problems to have children. In some cases, it can be used to prevent genetic problems being passed onto the child. This is done with the use of preimplantation genetic testing (PGT). The […]
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3 Minute Read: If egg freezing is starting to make headlines and featured in lifestyle magazines, it’s probably because it’s on the rise. The current pandemic has encouraged more women to consider freezing their eggs to potentially lengthen the time they can conceive using their own eggs, with the number of women freezing their eggs […]
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2 Minute Read: As the COVID-19 pandemic has ravaged the world, scientists have started studying the long-term effects of the disease on those who survive it. One of the most recent discoveries is about how the virus affects fertility. While studies are still being performed on women, and it is uncertain of how their chances […]
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2 Minute Read: Fallopian tubes are the organs that transport eggs from the ovary to the uterus and are usually where fertilization occurs. This means that if the fallopian tubes are blocked, the sperm will not be able to swim to the egg. As such, women with blocked fallopian tubes will find it difficult to […]
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3 Minute Read: PCOS, or polycystic ovary syndrome, is a prevalent yet often misunderstood condition. Many women never even know about PCOS or realize that they have the condition. Sadly, this condition can increase the potential for health complications, especially when it remains undiagnosed. This article will help explain what PCOS is and help you […]
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