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IUI vs. IVF: Success Rates and Determining the Right Treatment for You

When a couple is having difficulty conceiving, there is a spectrum of treatment options ranging from “low tech” treatment (like oral agents with timed intercourse or intrauterine insemination (IUI)) all…

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Maternal Hypothyroidism May Increase the Risk of ADHD in Offspring

The thyroid plays a significant role in pregnancy. It makes hormones that enable your body to function and play a key role in the development of an early pregnancy. Maternal…

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Too Much Folic Acid During Pregnancy May Increase Risk of Autism

Folic acid supplementation is an important part of prenatal care. It has been clearly shown to reduce the risk of neural tube defects (such as spina bifida) in a developing…

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Metformin Increases Pregnancy Success for Infertility Patients With PCOS

A recent meta-analysis of 12 randomized clinical trials analyzed pregnancy rates amongst women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) who were overweight and going through fertility treatment. This study found that…

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Can COVID-19 Be Detected in Human Semen?

Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, patients and healthcare providers have wondered about the impact of this virus on every aspect of human reproduction. On a daily basis, statistics…

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Benzodiazepines Are Linked to Higher Risk of Ectopic Pregnancy

Over 100,000 ectopic pregnancies occur in the United States each year. Some of the known risk factors for ectopic pregnancy include: previous ectopic pregnancy, endometriosis, prior pelvic or abdominal surgery,…

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Women Who Conceive Their First Child Through IVF

When a patient or couple is pursuing fertility treatment, there is always an emphasis on success rates. Success rates for different clinics, success rates for different types of treatment, and…

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Can I Trust a Home Pregnancy Test?

In light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, much of medicine has become virtual. Patients are speaking with their healthcare providers over phone and video on a regular basis. Office visits…

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Vitamin D Increases Live Birth Rates in Infertile Women

A recent Danish study suggests that dietary Vitamin D increases live birth rates in infertile women. The authors of the study investigated the records of over 16,000 Danish women with…

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