Monthly Archives: November 2020
What is Premature Ovarian Insufficiency?
Premature ovarian insufficiency, put simply, is early menopause, according to RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association. Women typically start to enter menopause between the ages of 42 and 56. POI, however, occurs in 1 in 1,000 women between the ages of … Continue reading
New drug improves fertility in women, study finds
A drug that acts via the natural “kisspeptin” hormone system in the body has the potential to treat reproductive health problems in women, according to a new study. Twenty-four women were injected with a drug called MVT-602 which targets the … Continue reading
New technique could provide ‘egg health’ indicators
Using the power of single-cell analysis, researchers at the Babraham Institute in the U.K. have assessed the effects of age on egg cells (oocytes) in mice, particularly looking to identify genomic and epigenetic factors that relate to reduced developmental competence. … Continue reading
Scientists discover possible target for treating endometriosis
Michigan State University researchers have identified a potential genetic target for treating an especially painful and invasive form of endometriosis that often leads to infertility. Their study, published in Cell Reports, could lead to better treatments for women suffering from severe … Continue reading
Research identifies a key player in fertility cell division
A research collaboration based in Kumamoto University in Japan has clarified how homologous chromosome pairing–a process necessary for sperm and egg formation where paternally- and maternally-derived chromosomes match and exchange genetic information during meiosis–attracts factors that play a monitoring role. This … Continue reading
Tips for handling the holidays
Things are different this year because of COVID-19. The holidays, from Thanksgiving through the New Year, will be different, too. We should all refrain from large gatherings, even among family. And for those coping with infertility, that may actually be … Continue reading
New podcast discusses premature ovarian insufficiency
The symptoms of menopause–hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings–are common once a woman hits age 40 or so. But for about 1% of women younger than that, those and other symptoms may indicate premature ovarian insufficiency (POI). For a variety … Continue reading
Have you checked out all our podcasts yet?
Did you know that RSCNJ now has almost 40 podcasts, featuring our two physician specialists, that cover a wealth of information important to those looking into fertility care? Our specialists, Dr. William Ziegler and Dr. Alan Martinez, discuss everything from … Continue reading
November is the time to fight premature birth
According to the March of Dimes, 33,000 babies will be born preterm this month. Throughout Prematurity Awareness Month, held every November, March of Dimes strives to raise awareness about prematurity and ask for support in honor of World Prematurity Day, November … Continue reading
All about infertility surgery
Sometimes, surgery is the best option to help women conceive. Surgery can remove the structural obstacle that is preventing natural pregnancy and birth, or increase the chances of pregnancy, either naturally or in conjunction with other treatments such as in … Continue reading
