| 
Results for infertility. Search took 0.43 seconds.
Seen that? - Infertility Drugs Requires Beta Estrogen Receptor Gene
in The Biotech Weblog, on November 19, 2009
... Infertility Drugs Requires Beta Estrogen Receptor Gene at The Biotech Weblog While it doesn't provide answers as to how infertility in women m...
Seen that? - Acupuncture for Infertility
in Well Woman Blog, on November 14, 2009
... Acupuncture for Infertility at Well Woman Blog Acupuncture has been around for thousands of years. It's Chinese in origin and still practiced t...
New Book Takes The Mystery Out Of Infertility
in Next Nine Months, on September 15, 2009
... A new book is taking the mystery out of infertility.
The Fast Track to Fertility: A Modern Guide to Overcoming Infertility is written by two of the country's most respected authorities on r...
Alternative Medicine Reduces IVF Success Rates
in Next Nine Months, on August 20, 2009
...hinking that the worse thing that can happen is that it won't work. Among those who are having infertility issues, the same mode of thinking is quite prevalent. Before trying the more expensive an...
IVF Success Lies in the Genes
in Next Nine Months, on July 26, 2009
© Neeta Lind Before you spend money, time and emotions, you naturally would want to know: what are the chances that IVF will work for you? Scientists say that the answer may be found in your blood .
"We found that the gene expression profiles in blood of patients at the time of pituitary...
Genetic Test for Cystic Fibrosis in Embryos
in Next Nine Months, on July 13, 2009
...s diseases of the lungs, sinuses, gastrointestinal system, liver, pancreas, and may even result to infertility especially among males. Although it is relatively rare, it is considered to be one of the...
Genetically Engineered Corn May Reduce Fertility
in The Biotech Weblog, on November 16, 2008
Photo courtesy of iStockphoto , Courtney Weittenhiller The Center for Food Safety is calling for a moratorium on the distribution of genetically engineered foods following an Austrian animal trial indicating that a diet f genetically engineered corn reduced the fertility of mice. In the stud...
Diabetes May Lead to Male Infertility
in Next Nine Months, on July 17, 2008
Photo courtesy of iStockphoto, Sharon Dominick
In my previous entry, I mentioned a study indicating that obesity adversely affects men's sperm quality . Aside from obesity, diabetes also seem to reduce a man's chances of conceiving a baby . Although obesity and diabetes are c...
Obesity in Men Contribute to Infertility
in Next Nine Months, on July 15, 2008
Photo courtesy of iStockphoto, Ruvan Boshoff
Short after my previous entry discussing how a man's age affects his fertility comes another research study indicating that obese men may have difficulty in fathering a child , too.
The analysis showed that the men in Group B, who had an op...
Men's Age Affects Conception Rate, Too!
in Next Nine Months, on July 9, 2008
Photo courtesy of iStockphoto, Skip ODonnell
It appears that it is not just the women who have optimum childbearing age; report says that particularly in couples who are having difficulties in conceiving, the father-to-be's age is also a big factor affecting the chances of a successful ...
Diabetes and Male Infertility
in Daily Diabetic, on July 9, 2008
...e fertility at a molecular level.
Read more from ESHRE press release .
[In Photo: Experiencing Infertility: An Essential Resource (Paperback) ]
...
Cryopreserving Ovaries
in Next Nine Months, on May 13, 2008
... removed prior to cancer therapy to prevent them from getting damaged, which may possibly result to infertility. After the re-transplantation, she reported having meses back, and in theory should be a...
Pregnacy After 40 Blogs
in Next Nine Months, on January 22, 2008
... I've added two blogs on the blogroll:
Infertility-Fertility Over 40
Pregnancy Over 40-Over 40 Motherhood
Both blogs are penned by Sandy Robertson, author of the book, You Can G...
Fertility Diet to Get Pregnant
in Next Nine Months, on December 23, 2007
... pregnancy (although it could improve your general health vastly). There are many factors affecting infertility and it is still best to consult a fertility specialist if you're having problems con...
The Mother of All Pregnancy Books
in Next Nine Months, on December 5, 2007
...n Douglas also discussed topics in this book that you rarely see taken up in other pregnancy books: infertility, high-risk pregnancy, miscarriage and infant loss- issues she herself has had to ...
Sexually Transmitted Diseases on the Rise
in Well Woman Blog, on November 16, 2007
...ith chlamydia have no symptoms. Left untreated, the infection can spread and ultimately can lead to infertility. It's easily treated if caught early. ...
JY-1 Gene in Cows May Be Linked to Fertility
in The Biotech Weblog, on October 30, 2007
... cows called JY-1 which is necessary for embryonic development. Aside from the potential in solving infertility problems in cows, it is also speculated that this gene ma y offer clues into the cause o...
Popular Lipsticks Contain Unsafe Amounts of Lead
in Well Woman Blog, on October 12, 2007
...icularly vulnerable to lead exposure, the group said in its statement. Lead has also been linked to infertility and miscarriage, it said.
Procter & Gamble Co's makes Cover Girl brand and Fran...
Structural Birth Defects Linked to Obese Mothers
in Straightfromthedoc, on August 14, 2007
... Overweight and obese women are at high risk of chronic diseases, infertility, irregular menstruation and complications during pregnancy.
But still it is surprising to find that babies born with s...
PCOS? What's That?
in Well Woman Blog, on July 21, 2007
... When discussing your infertility problems, your doctor may use terms that are unfamiliar to you - like PCOS. Don't hesitate to ask him to explain. 100 Questions and Answers About Infertility ...
Complementary Therapy in Assisted Reproduction May Reduce Chances of Pregnancy
in Straightfromthedoc, on July 7, 2007
...ementary therapies in assisted reproduction may diminish the effectiveness of medical treatment for infertility in women.
To resolve fertility problems, many women use complementary or alternative t...
Fibroids and Ultrasound
in Well Woman Blog, on June 6, 2007
...ive organ.
Alternatives to Hysterectomy warns:
It is generally accepted that fibroids may cause infertility, recurrent pregnancy losses and premature delivery.
An article from Medical News Today...
Freezing Eggs
in Well Woman Blog, on May 20, 2007
...y opt to delay having a baby until they are in their thirties. Could this be one of the reasons for infertility? Crystal Houser, quoted in CBC News , is sure of it:
"I don't have any doubts...
Chemicals and Your Health
in Well Woman Blog, on April 22, 2007
... in household and bathroom products, and has been linked to all sorts of health problems, including infertility, precocious puberty and cancer.
It might be a good idea to cut back on chemical usage a...
Early-Stage Sperm Cells from Bone Marrow Stem Cells
in The Biotech Weblog, on April 16, 2007
Scientists have been able to successfully culture early-stage sperm cells from mesenchymal stem cells isolated from the bone Marrow .
For the experiment, Prof Nayernia and his team took bone marrow from male volunteers and isolated the mesenchymal stem cells. These cells have previously ...
Gonorrhea - Superbug
in Well Woman Blog, on April 13, 2007
...mmatory disease (PID) in the United States. PID can lead to serious outcomes in women such as tubal infertility, ectopic pregnancy, and Chronic pelvic pain . In addition, epidemiologic and biolo...
Gene Mutation Causing Infertility in Male Mice
in The Biotech Weblog, on April 12, 2007
...
Cornell University researchers have identified a mutation in a gene in mice that causes male infertility .
The gene, called Dmc1 , provides the code for a key protein involved in meiosis, the ...
Adhesions Fast Facts, Guide to Preparing for Gynecologic Surgery from NWHRC
in Straightfromthedoc, on April 10, 2007
... tubal ligation, cesarean section, and cyst removal.
If left untreated, these adhesions can cause infertility, abdominal pain, and bowel obstruction.
Apparently, most women are largely unaware of t...
Witch Doctor Not the Answer to Infertility
in Well Woman Blog, on April 2, 2007
... Infertility can cause real problems. In fact, it's a heart breaker. You see all these other people - friends, neighbors, even complete strangers - all with their babies and your arms remain emp...
Conceivex Conception Kit
in Well Woman Blog, on March 26, 2007
...
PRNews wire reports that the FDA has granted clearance to a new method for the battle against Infertility . It's called the Conceivex Conception Kit . The article from PRNews wire state...
Exposure to Hot Tubs/Baths = Male Infertility?
in Straightfromthedoc, on March 12, 2007
...University of California, San Francisco urologist, exposure to wet heat can actually lead to male infertility , the effects can sometimes be reversible though.
While dry heat exposure (fever fevers...
Cleanliness and Sexual Health
in Well Woman Blog, on March 11, 2007
... the use of chemical-filled products in the bath and elsewhere? Could they be damaging our health? Infertility at Suite 101 says feminine hygiene has gone mad:
There are so many soaps, perfumes, a...
Trying to Conceive? Go for Whole Fat Milk and Ice Cream Instead of Low-Fat Dairy Products
in Straightfromthedoc, on March 1, 2007
...s like skimmed milk and yoghurt.
A low-fat dairy diet and has been found to increase the risk of Infertility due to lack of ovulation (anovulatory infertility). The presence of a fat-soluble s...
Ice Cream for Fertility?
in Well Woman Blog, on February 28, 2007
...o ate two or more servings of low fat dairy foods a day increased their risk of ovulation-related Infertility by 85 percent. Women who ate about one high-fat dairy food a day reduced their risk...
Trans fats and Infertility
in Well Woman Blog, on February 20, 2007
... attacks. Now women have yet another reason to avoid trans fats. It can increase the probability of infertility. An article in Foodconsumer.org tells us:
Consuming foods rich in trans fats not only...
Endometriosis
in Well Woman Blog, on February 16, 2007
...
Endometriosis is not only painful and dangerous because of the heavy bleeding, it can also lead to infertility. The good news? Surgery can help. . The Science Blog reports:
One of the few prospec...
Infertility and the Rich and Famous
in Well Woman Blog, on February 14, 2007
... Infertility is an equal opportunity problem. It doesn't care if you live in a shack in the ghetto or a mansion on Nob Hill. Those who can afford it take advantage of fertility treatments...
Telling the Sex of Your Baby
in Well Woman Blog, on February 9, 2007
... pregnant, or at least to shift the odds. Most of the procedures were originally developed to treat infertility or prevent genetic diseases .
The most reliable method is not easy or cheap. It ...
Infertility Sucks!
in Well Woman Blog, on February 8, 2007
...sucks when it seems like everyone but you gets pregnant - whether it's a babycenter group or an infertility group or in "real" life. That first clomid cycle sucks. The first beta ...
Acupuncture for Infertility
in Well Woman Blog, on February 5, 2007
...quit smoking.
But what we're concerned with here is the use of acupuncture in the treatment of infertility. It's said to help by improving ovarian function. An article in Health-Offline Blog...
Plan Ahead Predicts Women's Fertility
in The Biotech Weblog, on January 24, 2007
... provides an estimate number of eggs in the ovaries.
However, Clare Brown, chief executive of Infertility Network UK, has been quoted to say that although the test is a valuable test, the te...
Clearblue® Easy Fertility Monitor Significantly Increase Chances of Conception
in Straightfromthedoc, on January 14, 2007
...ne 's publication - Fertility & Sterility .
Read more from the press release .
(1) Infertility. Tan SL and Jacobs HS. McGraw Hill Book Co. 1991.
(2) RESOLVE.com: The National Infertility...
Obese Men are More Likely To Be Infertile
in Straightfromthedoc, on September 5, 2006
According to a research conducted at the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) (one of the National Institutes of Health ) men with increased body mass index (BMI) or obese are significantly more likely to be infertile that normal-weight men.
Lead author of the ...
ADEPT® Adhesion Reduction Solution [4% Icodextrin Solution], Approved by the USFDA
in Straightfromthedoc, on August 5, 2006
...ormal attachments between tissues or organs and gynecological adhesions may cause pain, secondary infertility or other complications in women.
"This is a significant development for patients wi...
New Ways to Improve Treatment of Uterine Fibroids, Under Trial at U Penn
in Straightfromthedoc, on June 19, 2006
... causing symptoms that can disrupt a woman's quality of life that when left untreated can cause infertility.
The treatment for uterine fibroids depends upon the size and location of the fibroids...
Detection of Sperm Protein P34H, New Male Fertility Test
in Straightfromthedoc, on May 16, 2006
...incidents of failed fertilization treatments.
Infertile couples should note that 40-50% of infertility cases originate from the male infertility, so that the detection of the sperm protein P3...
IVF and Excessive Folate Intake May Increase Twin Births
in Straightfromthedoc, on May 10, 2006
... IVF or in-vitro fertilization is a popular infertility treatment whose 20% of treatment cycles result in pregnancy and livebirth. Pregnant women have long been advised for folate supplemen...
Shocking Motorola Patent Filed
in The Gadgets Weblog, on April 23, 2006
...her cell users in close proximity, perhaps we can shock some of the cell phone toting morons into Infertility and improve the gene pool.
Story via Ubergizmo ...
Diabetes Warrior: The Mighty Pig
in Daily Diabetic, on April 3, 2006
...fferent diets , to determine the effect of nutrition on diabetes and other conditions such as infertility.
"Ossabaw pigs are such good models for human diseases because they can exhibit a...
Depo Provera May Increase Diabetes Risk
in Daily Diabetic, on March 22, 2006
...y women have claimed that the medicine has caused them health problems, everything from seizures to infertility.
Now, there may be a new danger: studies have found that Depo Provera
may increase dia...
Baby Conceived From Frozen Donor Eggs Born on New Year's Eve
in The Biotech Weblog, on January 4, 2006
On the New Year's eve, the first baby ever conceived with a frozen donor egg from Cryo Eggs International , a commercial egg bank, was born . As opposed to using fresh donor egg cells, frozen ova offer the following advantages:
Convenience : With frozen eggs , women wishing to ...
Choosing gender
in Straightfromthedoc, on October 27, 2005
A controversial study is allowing parents to pick the gender of their child :
Now, doctors at Houston's Baylor College of Medicine are conducting a "sex selection" study that will allow couples to make that wish come true --- letting them actually pick their baby's gender.
...
Medical tourism
in Straightfromthedoc, on September 24, 2005
...atients heading to India, Thailand and Singapore for top-class orthopedic surgery, plastic surgery, infertility treatment and cardiology that come much cheaper than in the West.
It's the latest i...
Whole Ovary Transplants
in The Biotech Weblog, on September 23, 2005
In the latest issue of Human Reproduction , Israeli scientists report that they have successfully transplanted whole frozen and thawed ovaries in sheep, retrieved oocytes from these ovaries and triggered them in the laboratory into early embryonic development.
Lead author Dr Amir Arav, seni...
Infertility and stem cells
in Straightfromthedoc, on July 29, 2005
Researchers at MGH in Boston potentially links marrow stem cells to fertility:
Women may possess a hidden cache of stem cells in the bone marrow that constantly replenish the ovaries with new eggs, a new study suggests.
The idea contradicts long-established scientific dogma that holds t...
Female circumcision and infertility
in Straightfromthedoc, on July 29, 2005
...n many parts of the world. A study from the Lancet suggests a correlation between this practice and infertility:
Swedish researchers, who examined nearly 300 women in Sudan where the practice is wide...
Infertility Drugs Requires Beta Estrogen Receptor Gene
in The Biotech Weblog, on July 22, 2005
...
While it doesn't provide answers as to how infertility in women may be reversed, results form a recent study offers an explanation why infertility drugs may not work in some women. In th...
Why screening for Chlamydia is important
in Straightfromthedoc, on July 13, 2005
...en will go on and develop pelvic inflammatory disease if left untreated. PID is a risk factor for infertility.
Contrary to popular belief, those infected with chlamydia are often asymptommatic. Tha...