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Author: Joseph A. Hill, III, M.D.

Biologic Clock Ticks For All
Biologic Clock Ticks for All
Successful reproduction is generally an age related phenomena. Ovarian function in terms of egg quantity and quality is medically referred to as ‘Ovarian Reserve’ and is a function of what…
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vasectomy and pregnancy
Fertility after Vasectomy
Vasectomy is an elective surgical sterilization procedure involving removal or obstruction of a portion of the vas deferens preventing sperm from being transported from the testicles to the ejaculatory ducts.…
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New Dietary Guidelines
The United States Department of Agriculture jointly with the Department of Health and Human Services released their new dietary guidelines. For the first time in its history the new guidelines recommend…
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Diet and Lifestyle Issues While Attempting to Conceive
Caffeine and Miscarriage
Some studies have found a link between daily caffeine consumption and reproductive difficulty. A recent NIH sponsored study from the University of Ohio reported that both men and women who drink…
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Ovarian Reserve Markers
Ovarian reserve is a term that is used to determine the capacity of the ovary to provide eggs that are capable of fertilization resulting in a successful pregnancy. Several noninvasive…
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Zika Virus in Semen
Researchers from Great Britain have reported that Zika virus can be detected in semen for 62 days after initial infection. They were unable to grow live virus from these samples…
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