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Preserving fertility among childhood cancer survivors Women who were treated with
radiation therapy to cure Wilms tumor as a child can go on to have healthy
babies so long as their entire pelvis was not irradiated, according to a new
study in the April 2004 issue of the International Journal of R
Scripps research scientists identify infertility molecule Scientists at The Scripps Research Institute are reporting that mice created to lack a certain type of molecule known as an LPA receptor have fertility problems, which suggests that these receptors play a major role in conception.
Smoking adds a decade to your fertile age A major new Dutch study has found that smoking adds the equivalent of ten years to a 20-year-old subfertile woman's reproductive age and has a "devastating" impact on a couples' chances of having a live birth after IVF. Being overweight also seriousl
Swedish researchers warn university students face infertility Lack of knowledge on fertility and plans to postpone parenthood 'alarming'
Test tubes: The HSG test An HSG test (wisely abbreviated from hysterosalpingogram) is an X-ray exam used to determine if the fallopian tubes are blocked and if the shape of the inside of the uterus is normal. So what's such a test, often part of a fertility workup, actually
The ART of infertility Three different procedures account for most of today's infertility treatments that use assisted reproductive technology (ART). Here's a look at what's being done.
The emotional impact of infertility The thought of not ever being able to look a child in the eye and see a part of you looking back is heart breaking. Many couples will struggle with infertility issues when trying to become parents. Although they may undergo medical testing to check f
The future of fertility treatments: It's not just for getting pregnant anymore Jennifer Lester was a happily married and healthy 29-year old woman living in Aurora, Illinois with her husband Brian. Jennifer and Brian felt that it was time to start a family, yet they were rightfully hesitant, as Jennifer's father has Hemophili
The infertile couple Infertility is commonly defined as the inability to conceive a child or carry a pregnancy to full term. It is one of the most severe crises that a person or couple may ever face, and presents a tremendous physical, emotional, and financial challenge.
The Life of Riley - Fit, 40 and finally pregnant! Forbes Riley: Her name may not ring a bell, but you've seen her face before. Maybe you've watched her in TV shows like The Practice, As The World Turns, The Pretender, Boy Meets World or Strong Medicine . Perhaps you caught her hosting <
The right time: When sperm and egg meet You are so ready to have a baby, that it makes you crazy, and besides,
getting pregnant should be easy, right? So how do you make it happen?
Well, of course, we know you know HOW, but when it comes to getting that
sperm and egg together, believe i
The stress of 'trying' It never fails... when you have a nice night out with your spouse, you end up fighting on the way home. Here is one womans account of an infertility seminar she went to... then her reaction to the stress, and the spat that followed in the car!
Too skinny or big? Your fertility may suffer Extremes of weight are associated with reduced probability of achieving pregnancy in women receiving assisted reproduction treatment, a study in the British Medical Journal states.
Twins born from 12-year-old frozen embryos The successful birth of healthy twins at Jerusalem's Hadassah University Medical Center from 12-year-old frozen embryos has given scientists and doctors a better insight into the efficacy of cryopreservation and the viability of the embryos once they
Unique genes in some women over 45 helps them conceive Women who have a special genetic profile can conceive spontaneously after the age of 45 years, a scientist said at the 21st annual conference of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology today (Tuesday 21 June 2005). Dr. Neri Laufer,
Woman with ovarian tissue re-implanted after chemotherapy gives birth A 32-year-old Belgian woman has given birth to a healthy baby seven years after banking her ovarian tissue before starting chemotherapy for Hodgkin's lymphoma.
Womb for rent: The 4-1-1 on surrogates If a natural birth isn't feasible and you're not quite sold on adoption, how about considering another option: surrogates.
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