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4 Things People Don’t Tell You about Infertility
Author: Dr. Anil Pinto
You have been trying for over a year now, and you get back from the doctor’s clinic with that dreaded condition – infertility. You settle down to try to make sense of this situation, when the phone rings and your best friend screams ecstatically to tell you her […]How Does Endometriosis Affect Fertility?
Author: Dr. Anil Pinto
Endometriosis is the abnormal growth of tissue that normally lines the uterus (womb) in regions outside the uterus – this can be on ovaries, fallopian tubes, as well as on the intestine and bladder. The displaced tissue irritates the surrounding structures, leading to pain during menstrual flow or […]Prolonging IVF treatment could boost success rates
Increasing the number of cycles of in vitro fertilization to more than three or four may boost success rates for infertile women up to the age of 42, according to a new study published in JAMA, with six IVF cycles producing the highest live birth rates. Source: Medical News Today Read more
Is It Too Late to Have a Baby? IVF Over 40
Author: Dr. Anil Pinto
The chances of having a healthy baby are based on various factors with age playing a major role. As a woman’s reserve of good quality eggs begins to diminish from the age of 35 years, many women planning a family late in life face infertility problems. Assisted reproduction […]How Your Weight Affects Your Fertility, Your Pregnancy and Your Baby
Author: Dr. Anil Pinto
Obesity is becoming an epidemic in most developed countries, and is not only affecting the health and well-being of individuals, but is also a precursor of many diseases. Obesity causes hormonal imbalances, affecting fertility in both men and woman. Being obese with a BMI (body mass index) of […]Why Can’t I Get Pregnant?
Have you not been able to get pregnant after a year of having unprotected sex? Have you had a pregnancy end in miscarriage? You may be suffering from infertility, which is defined as the inability of a woman to conceive after a year of having unprotected sex, or the inability to sustain a pregnancy. There […]
Standard treatment better than proposed alternative for unexplained infertility
Treatment with clomiphene, a standard therapy for couples with unexplained infertility, results in more live births than treatment with a potential alternative, letrozole, according to a study of more than 900 couples conducted by a National Institutes of Health research network. Source: Medical Xpress Read more
Weight loss, exercise improve fertility in women with PCOS
Weight loss and exercise improve ovulation in women who have polycystic ovary syndrome, a common hormone disorder that often causes infertility, according to a new study published in the Endocrine Society’s Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism. Source: Medical Xpress Read more
Coping with the Holidays
People look forward to the holidays as a time to take time off from work, relax, and spend time with loved ones. Holidays are typically fun, festive and full of quality family time. But when you’re dealing with infertility, it can often be very trying and stressful. The holidays are an emotional time for those […]