It’s only Tuesday and she is the third patient I have seen with these symptoms this week. She is hopeful and motivated, but confused by her inability to become pregnant. A comprehensive history tells me how much she has been through already, but doesn’t provide me with the data I am seeking. I probe further, […]
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IVF success rates vary depending on many different factors including age, cause of infertility and the clinic where you are having the procedure done. In 2009 the IVF success stats were around 30% average. Numbers can go up to 39% for women under 35, with even some clinics higher than this. In order to prepare
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Low sperm count and infertility in men is more prevalent than most couples think. There is an equal chance that male factor infertility can be the cause of not getting pregnant as much as a fertility issue being with the woman. Studies show that while 40% of the time infertility is the result of the
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What are the Symptoms of Uterine Fibroids? In some cases uterine fibroids symptoms develop slowly over a number of years. In other case they develop very rapidly within a few months. There are women who have fibroids and never have symptoms, while others experience quite an array of symptoms. Uterine fibroid symptoms may vary depending
Acupuncture and IUI Success rates for IUI (Intrauterine Insemination) are 15-20%. Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine can greatly improve these success rates by combining acupuncture, Maya Abdominal massage and Chinese herbs, all of which have proven success on conception and implantation. Acupuncture has always been known to boost fertility but now there is a current research
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Acupuncture and IVF Acupuncture has been used to optimize fertility for over 2000 years. Recent clinical studies show that combining acupuncture with your IVF can: Optimize your chances of implantation and full-term births Reduce stress and help you relax before and during IVF Minimize symptoms associated with ART treatment When to begin acupuncture… It is
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Endometriosis is when the tissues of the endometrium lining of the uterus grow outside of the uterus. The endometrium is the inner mucosal lining of the uterus. In women with endometriosis the displaced tissues function and are influenced by hormones just as a normal endometrium would. This means that these displaced tissues go through the
Elevated FSH High FSH FSH, or follicle-stimulating hormone, is a naturally occurring hormone that is made by the pituitary gland in the body. If the FSH levels are either low or high, it is a clear indicator that something is out of balance within the reproductive system. While FSH levels are used to determine if
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) affects 5%-10% of women in North America and is the leading cause of infertility. Women with PCOS have high levels of male hormones (androgens), which play a role in blocking the release of the egg from the follicle. As a result, the ovaries fill with cysts or
Unexplained infertility is discussed often in our office. Many couples come in frustrated that they do not have a diagnosis for their fertility struggles. A diagnosis of unexplained infertility is given to about 25% of couples with infertility. When we see this in our office we actually think this is a positive situation. Many times it
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