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Can Lack of Sleep Increase the Risk of Miscarriage?

A recent Danish study examined a cohort of over 22,000 pregnant women, specifically looking at work shifts and pregnancy outcomes. Can lack of sleep increase the risk of miscarriage? They…

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Which Protocol is Best With a Frozen Embryo Transfer Cycle?

In vitro fertilization (IVF) can sometimes result in more than one fertilized egg. After the successful transfer of the embryo(s) during that IVF cycle, patients can preserve suitable embryos that…

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Bleeding During Pregnancy

In the United States, approximately 1.5% of all births involve the use of assisted reproductive technologies or in vitro fertilization (IVF). Bleeding during pregnancy (first trimester) is somewhat common and…

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How Do Fibroids Impact Fertility?

Fibroids are a common finding amongst reproductive-age women. Some, but not all, fibroids may be associated with infertility and miscarriages. Patients experiencing fibroids often ask how fibroids impact fertility. Do…

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Is Vaginal or Intramuscular Progesterone Better For Pregnancy Success?

When a patient or couple begins an IVF cycle, we are always hopeful that success will be achieved in the very first cycle. Despite excellent pregnancy rates, some patients may…

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Vitamin Supplementation Can Improve Endometriosis Symptoms

Endometriosis is an extremely challenging disease. When women with endometriosis are trying to conceive, treatment options are particularly limited. A recent randomized, triple-blind, placebo-controlled trial found that vitamin supplementation can…

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Does IVF Increase the Risk of Fetal Cardiac Defects?

In the United States, approximately 1.5% of all births involve the use of assisted reproductive technologies or in vitro fertilization (IVF). While assisted reproductive technologies are considered to be very…

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Healthy Diet Reduces Pregnancy Complications

Patients undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF) often look for ways they can increase their chances of a successful pregnancy. Whether you’re starting your first IVF cycle or you’re trying again, there…

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Paternal Smoking is Associated With Miscarriage and Birth Defects

In women who smoke, the adverse effects on fertility and pregnancy have been well-documented. We are still learning about the reproductive impact of male partners who smoke, however. Many insurance…

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