Fertility Medical Research
Knowing what fertility is will help you conceive a baby – or prevent an unwanted pregnancy! The more you know about fertility, the more power you have. Especially if you’re a woman. A reader emailed me, asking “what is fertility?” It’s perfect timing, because of National Infertility Awareness Week (which is now over…so maybe the [...]
STDs and pregnancy – a hot topic! Scar tissue from STDs can stop you from getting pregnant, but it depends on how bad and where the scar tissue is. Here’s some basic info on STDs (sexually transmitted diseases) and getting pregnant. But first, here’s what a reader asked about scar tissue and pregnancy: “I have [...]
Are you curious about choosing the gender of your baby? These theories on how to have a baby boy or girl naturally (natural gender selection) may interest you… “Researchers at the Genetics and IVF Institute in Fairfax, Virginia, say they can help parents choose their baby’s gender through a procedure called flow cytometry, in which [...]
Research shows male infertility rates are increasing and sperm counts are low. Here’s why sperm health and male fertility is decreasing, and what you can do about it… “The important impact of men’s reproductive health on a couple’s fertility is often overlooked,” said Professor Niels Skakkebæk from the University of Copenhagen, who co-authored a report [...]
Research on in vitro fertilization and depression shows the effect of IVF treatments on women who can’t get pregnant. Many fertility doctors and specialists believe that IVF hormone therapy is primarily responsible for feelings of depression in women who are undergoing in vitro fertilization. But, new research from Tel Aviv University shows that while this [...]
If you can’t get pregnant because of infertility, you might consider single embryo transfer through in vitro fertilization (IVF). Here, a fertility doctor explains the risks and rewards of both single embryo transfer and dual embryo transfer. Is single embryo transfer effective? Here’s what Dr Albert Yuzpe, the Co-Founder and Co-Director of the Genesis Fertility [...]
Yes, getting pregnant if you have polycystic ovarian syndrome is possible! One of the major causes of infertility for women is polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), and it can prevent them from conceiving a baby. But, the good news is that PCOS can be treated, and women with PCOS can get pregnant. Here’s the latest information about polycystic ovarian [...]
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