Fertility Cares Blog

Fracking and the Possible Side Effects

Hydraulic fracturing, also known as “fracking”, is the process where natural gas is extracted from shale rock deep within the earth. Boreholes are created into the shallow layer of shale…

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Past Pesticides and Endometriosis Risk

Investigators from the Pacific Northwest reported online in Environmental Health Perspectives that exposure to organochlorine pesticides was associated with the development of endometriosis. Is there any connection to past pesticides and…

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Male Fertility

It’s well known that the mother’s health is vital to her baby’s development because one’s fetal environment is an important predictor of their adult health. What is less known, is…

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Herbal Supplements

Over $5 billion is spent annually on herbal supplements in America that promise everything from curing colds, fighting hot flashes to enhancing fertility. Claims made for supplements not just for…

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What to Expect on Your First Visit to a Fertility Center

Scheduling your first appointment with a fertility specialists is a big first step! Here is what to expect on your first visit to a fertility center: First you are to…

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FDA Warns Against Zofran Use in Pregnancy

The FDA has not approved Ondansetran, better known by its brand name, Zofran, for use in pregnancy. Zofran is a 5-HT3 receptor antagonist approved by the FDA for preventing nausea…

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Oral Health and Pregnancy

Oral health is an important component of general health. Periodontal disease also known as gum disease is a chronic, infectious, and inflammatory disease of the gums and surrounding tissues and…

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Take the Fertility Quiz

Boston fertility experts compared notes at this year’s annual American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) meeting. After travelling over 10,000 miles to attend the Boston fertility meeting, Dr. Robert J.…

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Does Manganese in Drinking Water Affect Pregnancy?

The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued an advisory on manganese in drinking water and the steps they are taking to better address manganese in public drinking water…

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