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Debates about a link between stress and infertility have raged for decades. While science has had a hard time pin pointing an exact correlation, anecdotal tales of “vacation babies” and stories about babies who came naturally after couples finally adopted or used IVF procedures abound. Here at RRC, we have often wondered if the types […]
As if the news that you have cancer isn’t devastating enough, there is the reality that the most common treatments for cancer, including radiation and chemotherapy, can render you infertile. This is true for both women and men. If you or your spouse are diagnosed with cancer, and plan to start a family in the […]
No doubt you already know the dangers of first-hand smoke, both for yourself as well as your yet-to-be-conceived child. Smoking has been linked to infertility challenges, higher-rates of miscarriage and premature and underweight babies. This doesn’t even begin to delve into the effects it has on a baby’s physical well-being. Equally harmful are the effects […]
By Dr. Celeste Brabec, RRC Medical Director One of the most important—if not THE most important—factor when determining whether an individual woman or couple will achieve successful pregnancy is the determination of her ovarian reserve. What is ovarian reserve? Ovarian reserve is the measure of the quantity and quality of a women’s remaining oocytes—her eggs. Unfortunately, […]
Unfortunately, we live in a hyper-chemical world, where synthetic products used for pesticides, to flavor our food, and produce the plastic our food is stored in may be cause for rising infertility rates. Before you panic, just know it’s virtually impossible to live in the 21st century without some level of toxic exposure. That being […]
The term PCOS, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, can be a confusing one for both women and healthcare professionals. In order to eliminate the confusion, and ensure women are given accurate diagnosis and treatment, the Endocrine Society has made an official recommendation that medical and healthcare professionals use two of the three Rotterdam criteria before making an […]
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