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If you are undergoing fertility treatments of any kind, odds are you are fairly well-versed in the facts and statistics regarding in vitro fertilization (IVF) and other assisted reproductive technologies. Even so, there may be a fact or two (or 12) that you haven’t yet learned. Here is a list of 12 facts about infertility […]
While every baby is considered a miracle, Louise Joy Brown was a miracle multiple times over. Born on July 25, 1978, she was the result of more than 100 years of cumulative research and experimentation on the human reproductive system. In The History of IVF – Part 1, we started with the discovery of the […]
In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) is a remarkable technology that has allowed more than five million babies to be born to parents who otherwise wouldn’t have been able to conceive. It is a form of assisted reproductive technology (ART) in which the sperm and egg are fertilized outside of the human body. The resulting embryo is […]
As if envying perfect hair, perfect bodies, and perfect multi-million dollar lifestyles wasn’t enough – now there’s another reason to envy Hollywood’s starlets – “easy” pregnancies after the age 40. A recent article in CNN, The ‘Big Lie’ in Putting Off Pregnancy, puts this very public and distorted image into perspective. Sure, Meryl Streep, Halle […]
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 […]
Egg donation is one of the most successful ways a couple may choose to build their family. Egg donation simply refers to using an egg donor along with the male partner’s sperm to achieve pregnancy. This is an option for those couples who are experiencing infertility (most likely caused by poor or absent ovarian function), but […]
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