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Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, commonly referred to as PCOS, is believed to affect between 5-10% of women of childbearing age. It is one of the most common hormonal disorders and therefore a major cause of infertility. You may hear PCOS also referred to as polycystic ovaries, polycystic ovary disease, polyfollicular ovarian disease or Stein-Leventhal syndrome. PCOS is characterized […]
One of the topics that generates the most questions is that of endometriosis. It’s important to understand this condition, especailly as it relates to one’s fertility. When a woman menstruates, her body is getting rid of the lining of the uterus. If you have a condition called endometriosis, this lining tissue grows outside of your uterus […]
Gonadotropins (Gonal-F, Follistim, Menopur, Bravelle) are fertility medications containing follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and/or luteinizing hormone (LH). Your physician may prescribe these medications to you if you fail to ovulate or fail to achieve pregnancy with clomiphene citrate (Clomid) therapy. Gonadotropins help to stimulate follicular (egg) development within the ovaries. These medications are not available in oral […]
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