Monthly Archives: May 2014
‘I couldn’t be happier’
One of our patients shared this with us, and we’d like to share it with you:
“I can’t thank the staff enough for being so pleasant and courteous to my husband and me. The whole infertility experience…
New moms: See your doctor too
Most new mothers are great about taking their newborns to the pediatrician in the first weeks and months after birth. But the same cannot be said about taking care of their own health. A new study finds that only half … Continue reading
No ‘T’ for you
You can’t watch a sporting event on TV these days without seeing ads for testosterone replacement products as a way for men to combat the low sex drive and diminished energy associated with “Low T.” The use of these supplements … Continue reading
New clues about PCOS
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) affects approximately 5 to 7 percent of women of reproductive age and can cause irregular menstrual cycles and infertility. A new discovery finds that a variant in a gene active in ovarian cells may lead to … Continue reading
A patient’s own words
“We went to Dr. [William] Ziegler at the beginning of 2004 for IVF. This was our first time and we were scared. Thankfully, Dr. Ziegler, Scott [Kratka] and the entire staff put our minds at ease. They were beyond kind, … Continue reading
Conception question answered
How exactly do sperm and egg come together to make a baby? It’s a question that has been plaguing scientists for years, and researchers at Britain’s Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute say they have the answer. Their research on mice has … Continue reading
Think Pink
Breast cancer affects one in eight women in the United States, according to the American Cancer Society, and the best defense is early detection through regular mammography. Paint the Town Pink, a community-wide effort to raise awareness of the importance … Continue reading
Required reading
If you’re new to the idea of assisted reproductive technologies (ART) such as in vitro fertilization (IVF), you undoubtedly have many questions. One of the best places to turn for answers is the American Society for Reproductive Medicine. And one … Continue reading
A week for women’s health
What are you doing the week of May 11–17? How about spending some time addressing women’s health? That will be National Women’s Health Week, an observance led by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office on Women’s Health. The … Continue reading
Reassuring news about fertility drugs
Widely used fertility drugs don’t seem to increase a woman’s risk of breast cancer, according to a new study in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention. Researchers analyzed data from more than 9,800 American women who were evaluated for infertility between … Continue reading
