Monthly Archives: January 2011
01.27.2011
Donor Oocyte Part II
Taking the clinical step to donor oocyte is a very big step and one taken only after considerable thought and discussion. Donor oocyte is never a couple’s only option but may be the best option to achieve the goal of having a healthy child. A couple must balance what may be a very low prognosis [...]
01.20.2011
Donor Oocyte Part I
In 2007, donor eggs or oocytes were used in 12% of all U.S. IVF cycles. As the name implies, donor oocyte IVF involves the use of a donated egg or oocyte (usually form a younger woman) inseminated with sperm and the resulting embryo transferred to the recipient’s uterus. The first transfer of a fertilized egg [...]
01.13.2011
Recurrent Pregnancy Loss: Genetic
Therapeutic options to treat genetically inherited thrombophilias such as Factor V Leiden or other genetic mutations that increase blood clotting include antithombotic medications such as low dose aspirin and low molecular weight heparin. These pregnancies are at high risk for complications later in pregnancy including intrauterine growth restriction and placental abruption and should be followed [...]
01.06.2011
Recurrent Pregnancy Loss: Preconception Assessment
The physical examination should include height weight, calculation of body mass index (BMI), blood pressure, and a general assessment for signs of metabolic illness. Body build (habitus) should be defined, and the presence of excess air growth or other signs of abnormal male hormones should be recorded. The breasts should be examined for signs of [...]
