Fertility Cares Blog

BMI and Reproductive Function
Proof–of–principle experiments in mice and lower primates demonstrate a clear association between leptin, energy balance and reproductive health. Obese individuals often demonstrate aberration in leptin signaling. Either they have higher…
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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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Fertility Coalition Fertility Quiz
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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Evolution of Cost-Effective Embryo Screens
ART advances have increased dramatically including the evolution of cost-effective embryo screens. In the 1990s, PGS was proposed to improve IVF outcomes with transfer of chromosomally-normal embryos. Initially, it was…
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BPA and Miscarriage
BPA and Miscarriage
A recent study presented at the American Society for Reproductive Medicine being held this week in Boston examined a possible link between BPA and miscarriage. BPA (bisphenol-A) is a chemical found…
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New FCNE Boston Location
FCNE Announces New Boston Location!
The Fertility Centers of New England is pleased to announce the newest location in downtown Boston, MA, at 575 Boylston Street, Floor 4W. Our new location will provide convenient access…
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Gay Marriage
ACOG Formally Endorsed Marriage Equality
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) formally endorsed marriage equality for all same-sex couples in a policy statement released on August 20 saying, “Legally recognized marriage promotes women’s…
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