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TSH Should Be Part Of The Evaluation For Infertility

TSH or Thyroid Stimulating Hormone should be part of the routine evaluation of recurrent pregnancy loss and infertility. TSH should be part of the evaluation for infertility. Here is why:…

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Obesity Adversely Affects Reproduction

Every two of three women and three of four men in the United States are overweight or obese. Obese is defined as a body mass index (BMI) greater than or…

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Endometriosis May Cause Infertility

Endometriosis is a chronic disease whose etiology is not completely understood. Endometriosis is prevalent affecting 25% to 50% of infertile women and approximately 30% to 50% of women who have…

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How Do Over-The-Counter Pain Relievers Affect Fertility?

The most commonly used over-the-counter pain relievers are non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs including Ibuprofen, Advil, Motrin, Aleve, and Aspirin. These are also commonly taken for pain relief during pregnancy. How do…

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Antidepressant Medications Are Not Associated With Autism Spectrum Disorder

Previous studies have reported that antidepressant medications (SSRIs) taken during pregnancy may lead to autism spectrum disorder in exposed offspring. Larger studies published April 18, 2017 in The Journal of…

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Marijuana Risks to Fertility and Pregnancy

Washington, DC along with 29 states have passed legislation legalizing medical marijuana. The medical efficacy of marijuana and the primary psychoactive ingredient, THC is limited although, the other cannabinoid in…

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Hunger Neurons and Fertility

New information on hunger neurons and fertility just released in a study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) by researchers from the University of Washington…

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Preconception Weight Loss Improves Pregnancy Success Rates in Women With PCOS

New study finds that preconception weight loss improves pregnancy success rates in women with PCOS. A randomized controlled trial, published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology Metababolism 2015:100:4048-58, found that…

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Low AMH Levels Are Associated With Miscarriage Following IVF

Anti-Mullerian Hormone or AMH is secreted by ovarian granulosa cells and is a useful marker for the ovarian response to gonadotropin stimulation in women having IVF. A recent study reported…

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