Monthly Archives: April 2013
Site seeing
Looking for a good website to answer your questions about fertility treatment and reproductive medicine? Check out: ReproductiveFacts.org. The site is run by the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM), a nationally and internationally recognized leader for information, education, advocacy … Continue reading
Overcoming uterine anomaly
What is a uterine anomaly? It’s a congenital malformation of the uterus. In a female fetus, the uterus starts out as two small tubes, which normally join to create one larger, hollow organ — the uterus. Sometimes, however, the tubes … Continue reading
Fertility meds—a primer
During your fertility treatment you may be prescribed medication. What are they? Below are some of the more common medicines and how they work, as described by the U.S. Center for Disease Control. Clomiphene citrate (Clomid®) causes ovulation by acting … Continue reading
What’s PCOS?
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) happens when a woman’s ovaries or adrenal glands produce more male hormones than normal. This can result in cysts (fluid-filled sacs) on the ovaries. PCOS is the most common hormonal disorder that affects women of reproductive … Continue reading
IVF and cancer: No link found
Women getting fertility treatments can be reassured that in vitro fertilization (IVF) does not increase their risk of breast and gynecological cancers, according to a U.S. study. Ovulation-stimulating drugs or puncturing of the ovaries to retrieve eggs can be part … Continue reading
De-stress for sperm success
A man’s ability to produce sperm may depend on his ability to handle stress, according to a new study from Italy. Researchers found that men with higher levels of both short- and long-term stress and anxiety ejaculated less semen and … Continue reading
Ectopic pregnancy treatments
There are three different treatments for women who experience an ectopic pregnancy, in which the fertilized egg grows outside the uterus, usually in the fallopian tubes, and typically leads to a miscarriage. New research finds that fertility rates remain the … Continue reading
For a healthy baby, open a window
Here’s one for the “who knew?” files. A study published in the April 2013 issue of the American Journal of Public Health finds that opening windows at home may help pregnant women reduce their risk for preterm birth or low … Continue reading
Soothe your morning sickness
Pregnancy is a beautiful thing—but some of the side effects may not be. Morning sickness can plague a mother-to-be all day, preventing her from getting the nutrition she and her baby need. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists offers … Continue reading
Could folic acid prevent autism?
You already know to take folic acid to help prevent brain and spinal cord birth defects. Well, here’s another reason to fill up on folic acid. A study from Sweden found that women who took extra folic acid in the … Continue reading
