Monthly Archives: July 2017
Study finds breastfeeding may help prevent multiple sclerosis
A study in the journal Neurology has found an interesting benefit from breastfeeding. Women who breastfeed longer may be less likely to develop multiple sclerosis than those who don’t breast-feed or nurse for a shorter time. After studying nearly 400 women … Continue reading
A new call to screen for preeclampsia
The US Preventive Services Task Force, an independent panel of experts that makes evidence-based recommendations about preventive medical services, recently updated its guidance on preeclampsia. It recommends that doctors screen all pregnant women for preeclampsia, a serious complication tied to … Continue reading
Quiet bedrooms lead to healthier sperm, study finds
Listen up, men: For stronger, healthier sperm, keep your bedroom quiet. A study in the journal Environmental Pollution found that men who slept where the noise level was often higher than the noise of a suburban neighborhood had worse fertility than … Continue reading
AMA joins other health organizations in calling infertility a disease
“Delegates at the 2017 AMA Annual Meeting voted in support of WHO’s designation of infertility as a disease,” the AMA announced. “The declaration could have a broader impact on how patients, insurers and society conceive of and act with regard … Continue reading
Highly recommended
A patient recently had this to say about us: “There aren’t enough wonderful things I can say about Dr. Ziegler and his staff. Everyone was amazing to work with. The staff are kind and caring and always answered my questions. … Continue reading
Babies interested in faces even in womb, study reveals
Babies seem fascinated by human faces, and a new study finds that that fascination begins while the baby is still in the mother’s womb. It is already known that newborns pay more attention to faces than other objects, the researchers … Continue reading
New podcast discusses unexplained infertility
Many couples are told that they have unexplained, or idiopathic, infertility. That means doctors cannot seem to find anything wrong with either the male or female after analysis of sperm and fallopian tubes or uterus. In our latest podcast, Dr. … Continue reading
“They give you hope”
“From the first day I walked into the office, Dr. Ziegler and his staff have made me feel so comfortable and informed. They give you hope and plans in a time that makes you feel so stressed and hopeless. I … Continue reading
Daily aspirin may help prevent preeclampsia, study finds
A study out of Europe has found that taking a low-dose aspirin daily lowered the odds of developing preeclampsia 62 percent for high-risk women. “Preeclampsia is one of the most serious complications of pregnancy, with a high risk of death … Continue reading
Looking for a second opinion? We will give you one—for free
The journey through infertility treatment can be stressful. Are you sure you’re on the right track? If not, or even if you just want another opinion to confirm that you are, we offer a free second opinion—at no charge to … Continue reading
