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The holidays can be a wonderful time for many people: extra smiles are everywhere, the spirit of giving takes over, and the chance to be close to and celebrate with family is something many people look forward to. For those struggling with...
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Infertility is generally defined as the inability to get pregnant after 12 months of unprotected sex. This affects about 10-15 percent of couples in the United States. Infertility can be caused a by a few factors: ovulation problems, low egg number...
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You got pregnant without much difficulty with your first baby, but now it’s been months (or years) and you’re still not pregnant again. You talked with your doctor, who told you not to be concerned because you’ve gotten pregnant before, but you...
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Endometriosis can manifest itself in different ways throughout the body. For some women, endometriosis can mean chronic pelvic pain and discomfort. For others, they may not discover they have endometriosis until they try to become pregnant and have...
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Recent estimates by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have revealed that nearly 12 percent of Americans in their reproductive years struggle with infertility. Fortunately for many of these couples, advancing science has discovered a...
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Up to 15 percent of families struggle with infertility, but there is no single cause behind trouble with conception. Infertility can be caused by anything from ovulation issues to medical issues such as diabetes, obesity, and high blood pressure....
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In late 2014, a 36-year-old Swiss woman made medical history when she gave birth to a healthy baby after undergoing a womb transplant. For more than 15 years, researchers worldwide have been developing ways to artificially implant a womb or uterus....
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As an OB/GYN, I get to be involved in the happiest moments in many families’ lives: the birth of their babies. However, the territory comes with some sadness, too — infertility, miscarriages, preterm birth, and the challenges that a growing family...
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Research shows that about 10 percent of women struggle with infertility. And while many will turn to science to help them have a baby, some researchers believe that changing your diet and eating certain foods—whole grains, healthy fats, protein,...
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If you have been unsuccessfully trying to have a baby for longer than a year (or longer than 6 months if you are over 35), it may be time to talk to your doctor. Many couples will delay this important conversation because they are afraid that...
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This is a common question, so let’s make it simple: no, the COVID vaccine does not cause infertility. Here’s why. In order for something to have a potential side effect or complication, there has to be some biological way for this to...
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PCOS stands for polycystic ovarian syndrome, a disorder that affects about 7% of reproductive-aged women, though this estimate varies based on what definition you are using. September has been named PCOS Awareness Month, so let’s discuss some facts...
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Your thyroid gland is a butterfly-shaped gland that is located in the front of your neck. Its job is to produce thyroid hormones that help regulate your metabolism, and these hormones affect many organs in your body. Having too much or too little...
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Klinefelter syndrome is a chromosomal condition that affects 1 in 500 to 1,000 newborn males. People typically have two sex chromosomes in each cell: females have two X chromosomes (XX), while males have one X chromosome and one Y chromosome (XY)....
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Like miscarriages, elective abortions can be managed medically (with medications) or surgically. When done surgically, a procedure called a dilation and curettage (or “D&C”) is performed. Women who have experienced a miscarriage or undergone an...
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Fibroids are non-cancerous solid tumors that grow in the uterus. They are extremely common, with up to 70-80 percent of women having them by the time they are 50 years old. Most of the time they cause no problems and are only discovered because an...
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Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a disease that affects a person’s lungs, digestive system, and reproductive systems. It can lead to thickened secretions, which can result in recurrent lung infections, digestive issues, and infertility. CF is genetic, which...
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Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a condition that affects 12-21 percent of all women, depending on the definition used and the population being examined. It can be present when a woman has two main issues: irregular or absent periods, and signs...
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I’ve always been terrified of needles, so you can see why IVF frightened me to my core. I was always the patient who passed out at the lab every time I had to have blood drawn on Day 3 for fertility tests. (Or rather infertility tests). My palms...
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This week, one hopeful mom-to-be wonders if her past abortion will hurt her chances of getting pregnant, while another mom is tired of being a human pacifier for her 9-month-old insomniac. Dear Bundoo is where we answer your parenting and...
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By definition, recurrent miscarriages (also known as recurrent pregnancy loss) is the loss of two or more pregnancies. A single miscarriage may be devastating for hopeful parents-to-be, and this emotional toll usually increases as more losses...
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A cancer diagnosis can change everything in your life overnight—including raising questions about having children after cancer. Whether or not you can get pregnant after cancer treatments depends upon a number of factors, including your type of...
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There are many misconceptions about surrogacy as a form of assisted reproduction. Confusion over this type of arrangement is common and may prevent potential parents who could benefit from using a surrogate from exploring it further. Traditional...
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