Fertility Cares Blog

Category: Infertility Treatments

ovarian reserve
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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maternal fetal attachment
The Maternal-Fetal Bond
The maternal-fetal bond begins at conception with implantation of the embryo. The embryo embeds itself into the maternal endometrium and then begins the process of establishing a data network. The…
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PCOS, Insulin and IVF
PCOS and Insulin Resistance
One of the of hallmarks of PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome) is ovulatory dysfunction. Excessive androgen (male hormone) production has not only an effect on the skin but also on the…
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Pain Due to Endometriosis
Pain Due to Endometriosis
Endometriosis occurs when endometrial tissue grows outside the uterus most commonly found implanted on the ovaries and tissues within the pelvis. It is a pathological entity requiring surgery to diagnosis…
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Family Balancing | Gender Selection
Family Balancing
This week in the Wall Street Journal (August 17, 2015 Issue), there was an article about the growing popularity of family balancing. At FCNE, we have been performing this for…
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flu vaccination during infertility treatment
National Immunization Awareness Month
August is National Immunization Awareness Month. Immunizations are an integral component of preventive health care. Fertility centers are in a unique position to make women aware of the importance of…
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