A caller on a recent episode of “The Doctors” asked the panel if it could be more difficult for…
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British Columbians are unaware of fertility decline associated with age
As the average age of first-time parents increases in British Columbia, Dr. Judith Daniluk and researchers at the University…
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New fertility app provides advice
Women who want to be able to track their fertility will soon have access to a full-service smartphone app…
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FAQs about fertility answered
If you have some unanswered questions about fertility, check out this list of FAQs with answers provided by Dr.…
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ASRM now supports fertility therapy for postmenopausal women
The American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) is the principal US organization dedicated to promoting education and advancement of…
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A female fertility crash session
For generations, women were constantly warned about becoming an “old maid.” However, those days are mostly behind us. Most…
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Ectopic pregnancy treatments don’t impair fertility
An ectopic pregnancy occurs when the fetus implants and develops outside of the uterus, typically in a fallopian tube.…
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Prepubescent boys may be able preserve fertility
New diagnoses for childhood cancer affects over 13,000 children annually. Fortunately, treatments have progressed and are able to greatly…
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Maintaining fertility after cancer
Cancers of the female reproductive organs can leave women permanently infertile as a result of chemotherapy, radiation, or surgery.…
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Long-term fertility is not affected by type of ectopic pregnancy treatment
Ectopic pregnancy occurs when a fertilized egg grows outside of the uterus, typically in the fallopian tube. This type…
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Endometriosis may not affect fertility
Endometriosis occurs when endometrial tissue, which is normally found in the lining of the uterus, grows in other areas…
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What you need to know about diagnostic hormones
Though every woman’s reproductive lifespan is different, there are a couple diagnostic tests that may help determine your fertility.…
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Embryo grading explained
If you’re planning on undergoing IVF, you may want to know how your embryos will be chosen for implantation.…
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Low AMH doesn’t guarantee infertility in older women
Often, older women with extremely low ovarian reserve, as measured by Anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) levels, are told that if…
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Save your fertility following ovarian cancer
Women who are diagnosed with ovarian cancer may face infertility following treatment. However, a number of options are available…
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Lab generates immature human egg cells
A research lab at the Technion Israel Institute of Technology in Haifa, Israel reports their generation of immature human…
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Postpartum hemorrhage does not affect future conception in first-time mothers
Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) is the presence of heavy bleeding following childbirth. It is sometimes treated with hysterectomy, which is…
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ZRT Fertility Profile may provide hormonal answers to infertility
ZRT laboratory offers a full range of fertility hormone testing in their Fertility Profile Kit. The kit tests 11…
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PPH doesn’t limit future conception
Women who experience postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) during their first pregnancy have no negative effects on future conception attempts. …
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New model for selecting embryos for transplant
When embryos are generated in vitro (IVF) for subsequent transplant into a woman’s uterus, it is important to select…
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