Monthly Archives: June 2014
Making the grade
Fertility care is not the same as, say, caring for heart disease or diabetes. The laws and rules for fertility treatments, insurance coverage and support services vary widely from state to state. Some states are, simply, more helpful than others … Continue reading
Go fish
When you’re pregnant, you tend to get all kinds of advice about what to eat and what not to eat. Fish, however, is one confusing food group. Is it safe or not? The latest science shows that eating fish low … Continue reading
Men, de-stress for fertility success
Stress has been linked to many health problems, including heart disease, asthma, obesity and depression. Now, a new study published in the journal Fertility and Sterility suggests that stress can reduce sperm and semen quality, which could affect for male fertility. Researchers … Continue reading
‘Hope, inspiration and courage’
A patient recently penned these kind words on one of our surveys: “I have never been so happy about seeing a doctor. Every time I am at RSCNJ, I truly feel that I am important and cared for. Having infertility … Continue reading
A manly month
We celebrate Father’s Day on the third Sunday in June, but the entire month is really dedicated to men—it’s Men’s Health Month. During June, guys are encouraged to learn more about all aspects of their health, including their reproductive health, … Continue reading
Is reproduction women’s work?
“In our culture, reproduction is women’s work. That work includes everything from conception to pregnancy, childbirth to breastfeeding. Infertility support groups, online chat groups, books, websites and blogs are led by women, written by women and geared toward women. Men … Continue reading
Courtesy is contagious
We were very pleased to receive this comment on one of our patient surveys: “I was very happy with the courtesy of the staff, and the doctor is great. I would tell anyone who is trying to get pregnant to … Continue reading
Drop that cheeseburger?
If you’re trying to get pregnant, it might be a good idea to avoid fast food for a while. A new study published in the Endocrine Society’s Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism finds that prospective parents with high cholesterol levels have … Continue reading
Dad’s age is important too
It’s well known that as a mother ages, her chances of having a baby decrease when using a fertility technique called stimulated intrauterine insemination (IUI). But a father’s advancing age is also correlated with live birth success rates, according to … Continue reading
The right—and wrong—way to offer support
Women who are coping with infertility often need encouragement and assistance from relatives and friends. But research out of the University of Iowa finds that women feel they aren’t receiving enough, or even the right kind, of support. “In almost all cases … Continue reading
