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What to Expect With a Semen Analysis

Male factor infertility is the primary cause of over one-third of cases of infertility amongst couples and is a contributing factor in as many as 35% of infertility cases. For…

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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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What To Expect With an HSG

One of the first steps of diagnostic testing of infertility is an evaluation of the uterine cavity. What to expect with an HSG, SHG, or hysteroscopy and how they differ…

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Marijuana While Pregnant Can Increase Risk of Autism Spectrum Disorder

In the largest study of its kind, the use of marijuana while pregnant can increase risk of autism spectrum disorder in the offspring by an astounding 50%. This study which…

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The Key to Understanding Male Fertility

Approximately 40% of infertility is related to the male. The key to understanding male fertility is analysis of the semen. Semen samples can vary from month to month, or even…

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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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How Quickly Does Ovarian Reserve Diminish?

“Ovarian Reserve” is a term referred by many infertility specialists to describe the size, quality and developmental potential of the eggs remaining in the ovary. As a woman ages ovarian…

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Why Age Matters When it Comes to Fertility

One myth among many women of advanced reproductive age (40 and above) is that because they look and feel as they did when they were in their early 30s and…

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Is the Keto Diet Good for Fertility?

The ketogenic diet was found to be efficacious in the treatment of refractory epilepsy in approximately 30% of patients where all medications failed. Many patients seeking to lose weight to…

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