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Do Irregular Periods Mean You Have Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)?

Do irregular periods mean you have Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)? The truth is that there are many causes of irregular periods, but PCOS is the most common cause. About 7%…

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FSH, LH & Estradiol Hormones

FSH, or follicle stimulating hormone, and estradiol, a form of estrogen, are two hormones routinely measured during fertility testing to assess ovarian reserve, or the potential of the ovaries to…

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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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Reasons Why It Is Harder For Women to Lose Weight

Achieving ideal body weight is part of a healthy life style and may also be involved in fertility and pregnancy success. Achieving ideal body weight, however, is very difficult. Here…

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Leptin, the Hunger Hormone

Many hormones and interactions are crucial to the dynamic process we call reproduction. What remains elusive is whether there is a single molecular switch, a common regulatory element that governs…

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Ovarian Reserve

“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 age’s ovarian…

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