Monthly Archives: September 2015
Pelvic pain often untreated
Untreated pelvic pain is common among U.S. women in their childbearing years, a new study reveals. The findings suggest that even during routine visits, doctors should ask women about pelvic pain, the investigators said. “Our study suggests that many reproductive-age … Continue reading
New guidelines for fighting morning sickness
Morning sickness is a common problem, as about half of all pregnant women experience nausea and vomiting together and 25 percent feel just nauseous. But new recommendations from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) may help. In an … Continue reading
‘We were hugging the staff!’
At RSCNJ, we try to be more than just your fertility care providers. Many patients come to feel like family. Take this comment from one of them: “Great staff! This was obviously an intimidating experience but from the first visit … Continue reading
Do commercial preeclampsia tests work?
No, says the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG). Though many commercial tests are being marketed for use in the first trimester to predict the risk of early onset preeclampsia, new recommendations from ACOG say there’s no evidence that … Continue reading
Improving the IVF odds for older women
Success with in vitro fertilization (IVF) generally declines as women age, from nearly 24 percent among those aged 38 to 39 to just over 1 percent among women aged 44 and older. But a new study finds that collecting eggs … Continue reading
Do’s and don’ts for carrying your baby safely
One you’ve delivered that bouncing baby boy or girl, you now have a new challenge: carrying your precious bundle all over the place. All that lifting and carrying can put a lot of stress on your back. New moms need … Continue reading
A month for PCOS awareness
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a very common hormonal disorder in women, a leading cause of infertility and one of the most under-diagnosed diseases in the United States. Those are some of the reasons why September has been designated PCOS … Continue reading
Preeclampsia now may mean high blood pressure later
High blood pressure during pregnancy, known as preeclampsia, subsides after the baby is born. But new research finds that women with high blood pressure during pregnancy are more likely to develop it again later in life. In addition, brothers and … Continue reading
‘We beat the odds’
“My husband and I were so impressed with the care we received at Dr. Ziegler’s office. The staff was supportive, caring and honest. We beat the odds and were successful with our first IVF. I highly recommend this practice. We’re … Continue reading
Men: Banish bacon for better fertility!
Sorry, meat lovers, but a new study finds that men involved in fertility treatment who ate a lot of processed meats, like bacon and sausage, had poorer success, while those who ate more chicken or other poultry had better outcomes. … Continue reading
