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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…

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…

Can COVID-19 Be Detected in Human Semen?

Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, patients and healthcare providers have wondered about the impact of this virus on every aspect of human reproduction. On a daily basis, statistics…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

ERA Test May Increase Pregnancy Success in Frozen Embryo Transfers

One of the most important factors for efficient success rates with embryo transfers is the synchronization between the embryo and the endometrium. There seems to be a short window (a…

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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