Intrauterine Insemination
IUI is a procedure used for couples with unexplained infertility, minimal male factor infertility, and women with cervical mucus problems. IUI is often done in conjunction with ovulation-stimulating drugs. IUI can be performed using the husband's ... [... more]
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Medical Aspects Of Donor Insemination
Many infants are conceived each year using this method. Couples use DI when the husband has no sperm or a very poor semen analysis (azoospermia, oligospermia, poor motility), or when there is a genetic problem which could be inherited from the ... [... more]
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The Medical Aspects Of Egg Donation
Prior to the development of in vitro fertilization (IVF), no options were available for women with premature ovarian failure or diminished ovarian reserve or genetically transmittable diseases. This article will provide an overview of egg ... [... more]
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When to See a Specialist for Infertility
In many cases difficulty in becoming pregnant can be resolved by the gynecologist without an extensive fertility evaluation by an infertility specialist. Often the problem comes down to timing intercourse with ovulation, which may be assessed ... [... more]
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Talking to Family and Friends
When you are experiencing infertility, one communicating with family and friends can be difficult and challenging. Even the most caring relative or friend may offer a "helpful" suggestion that will appear wildly insensitive to you. Here are [... more]
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Tips for Coping with the Holidays
Be selective about accepting invitations to parties and holiday celebrations, especially the ones at which you know there will be a lot of children or pregnant women. Remember: you don't have to say yes. Feel guilty about not participating in all ... [... more]
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Secondary Infertility
Although over three million Americans are affected by the painful experience of secondary infertility, it generally remains an unacknowledged and invisible condition. Secondary infertility is defined as the inability to become pregnant, or to ... [... more]
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Optimize My Fertility
Because your weight, health and lifestyle can all affect your fertility, it is important to make sure you are eating well, managing your weight, and exercising. Being overweight or underweight can have consequences for your fertility. In ... [... more]
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Risk Factors
Many of the risk factors for both male and female infertility are the same. These include: Age. A woman's age can affect her fertility. By age 40, a woman's chance of pregnancy has decreased from 90 percent to 67 percent. By age 45, the chance of ... [... more]
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The Hormonal Causes of Ovulatory Disorders
In order to better understand these ovulatory issues we will need a basic vocabulary. Amenorrhea: is when you do not have a period for 3 or more consecutive months. Oligomenorrhea: is a term used to describe irregular periods. Anovulation: is a ... [... more]
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Uterine Factors In Infertility
Abnormalities of the uterus can have a significant impact on the ability of a woman to conceive and to carry a pregnancy successfully. Some women have an abnormally developed uterus from birth (congenital) while others may develop a uterine ... [... more]
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When to Seek Professional Help
Infertility is a complicated medical problem that can trigger many different emotions. The experience can cause sudden acute psychological pain and grief following, for example, an unexpected diagnosis or difficult treatment decision. Infertility ... [... more]
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