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In Vitro Fertilization (IVF)
IVF is the most common assisted reproductive technology method and is the treatment of choice if both fallopian tubes are blocked.
IVF is also widely used for conditions such as : -
- Endometriosis
- Unexplained infertility
- Cervical factor infertility
- Male factor infertility
- Ovulation disorders…
Embryo Cryopreservation
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Assisted Hatching
Assisted hatching is a laboratory procedure that helps the embryo hatch out of its outer shell, a process necessary for implantation and the establishment of pregnancy…
Blastocyst Transfer
Blastocyst transfer is intended to improve the chance of identifying the single embryo most likely to result in pregnancy. The technique allows embryos to mature longer, usually five to six days, before transfer…
Intrauterine Insemination (IUI)
Intrauterine insemination has been shown to increase the chance of pregnancy in women undergoing induced ovulation. During this procedure, the partner’s sperm is placed directly into the uterus near the time of ovulation…
Pre-Implantation Genetic Diagnosis (PGD)
Preimplantation genetic diagnosis is used to test embryos for genetic disorders before transfer to the uterus (womb) and before pregnancy has started….
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I am on Seasonique which causes my period to be different than normal, so I was wondering if that affected my ovulation calender or not. Would anyone know how i can predict my ovulation calender while being on Seasonique. I just wanted to take more precautions. Even though I am on the pill and other protection is being used I just want to be able to have sex while I’m not ovulating more than I could at other points throughout my life. Hope this makes sense and hope anyone has an answer to my question.
birth control usually stops you from uvulating. tis why if you mis a pill or are late, it can trigger ovulation
The causes of infertility can be various and involve either just one of the partners, or both of them:
* – Man or woman exposure to DES, a medication taken by their mothers to prevent miscarriage
* – Man’s reproductive system problems
* – Woman’s fallopian tubes problems
* – Woman’s uterus and cervix problems
* – Ovulation problems
Statistics show that 40 percent of the cases of infertility in women are due to their ability to ovulate and other 40 percent are caused by fallopian tubes or pelvic disorders.
In the couples affected by infertility half the cases are caused by woman’s dysfunctions of the fallopian tubes, uterus or ovaries and one third of the cases are caused by the man’s reproductive tract dysfunctions. In the rest of the cases, both the partners contribute to the infertility.
Unusual problems like exposure to DES are found in only five percent of the infertile couples.
Until the age of 30, a woman is most fertile and presents the lowest rate of risks of problems in pregnancy. After that age, her fertility begins to gradually decrease due to her eggs supply aging.
Is abortion a cause for infertility?
Abortion is not linked in any way with endometriosis, an important cause for female infertility.
Endometriosis is more likely to appear in women that have never had children. The endometrium, the tissue that lines inside the uterus, becomes implanted in the fallopian tubes, ovaries or tissue lining the pelvis. This disease can produce scaring, pain and irregularity in menstrual cycles and can affect woman’s ability to achieve pregnancy.
Though it very unlikely, an abortion can affect fertility by scarring the endometrium and interfering conception or subsequent pregnancies. The greatest possibility to affect a woman’s body is that the abortion may increase the risk of adenomyosis. This disease manifests by extended endometrium into the muscular wall of the uterus. This can cause pain and abnormal bleeding during menstruation cycles. However, adenomyosis does not affect fertility.
The risks increase when:
Both man and woman in a couple may cause infertility. In some cases even, both of their conditions cause it. Some of the factors that may lead to infertility may controlled.
The factors of risk that cannot be controlled are:
* – Congenital birth defects. Problems that either him or her have since birth with their reproductive tract.
* – Infertility rates increase in women with aging:
* * 7% in women aging 20-24
* * 9% in women aging 25-29
* * 15% in women aging 30-34
* * 22% in women aging 35-39
* * 29% in women aging 40-44
* – DES exposure before birth
* – Moderate or severe endometriosis
* – Exposure to highly toxic environmental factors, drugs, or high doses or radiation.
* – STD infections that damaged the reproductive system.
The factors of risk that can be controlled are:
* – Heavy use of tobacco or marijuana, which affects the sperm count and female fertility
* – Polycystic ovary syndrome. Ovulation is interfered by a hormone imbalance.
* – Male infertility and sperm injury can be caused by heavy use of alcohol
* – High frequency or infrequency of ejaculation may lower the sperm count.
* – Frequency of intercourse. The opinions are divided in this matter. Some specialists say that during a woman’s ovulation an interval of 36 hors between the intercourses is optimal while others say that daily sex can affect sperm count, yet, they sustain the idea that it increases the overall chances of obtaining pregnancy.
* – Surgical sterilization like vasectomy and tubal ligation. In many cases those procedures can be reversed depending on the method used in the original surgical intervention and the amount of time passed since it was done.
* – Intense physical exercising, for months or years, affects the sperm count and ovulation.
* – High temperature in the scrotal area can damage sperm.
How to prevent infertility
Failure in conceiving a child or in carrying a pregnancy to term has many causes.
There are many cases or combined factors that lead to infertility in a couple, or other cases of incompatibility between 2 fertile partners which called immunological or genetic cause.
Many psychological effects may arise from infertile couples. The partner’s anxiousness may ironically lead to sexual dysfunctions. Marital problems can also create infertility in couples especially when they are pressured to make medical decisions. Clinical depression may occur in women who are trying to conceive.
Preventing infertility
Lifestyle and health conditions affect fertility. Protect your fertility by:
* – Don’t smoke cigarettes. They reduce sperm count.
* – Don’t abuse alcohol. It damages the sperm and eggs.
* – Avoid hormonal imbalance by maintaining you weight in ideal limits for your height.
* – Practice safe sex and with a limited number of partners. STDs that go untreated or undetected may damage your reproductive tract and cause infertility. If you suspect symptoms of STD consult a doctor and treat it. Learn more things about protection against STD.
In case of diagnosed cancer, talk to your doctor about the links between cancer treatments and infertility.
Ruben Knisely
http://www.articlesbase.com/medicine-articles/quick-look-at-the-possible-causes-of-infertility-111611.html
Avandia is a prescription drug that is used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus. It can be used alone or in combination with other diabetes medications. It increases the response to insulin made in the body without stimulating more insulin production.
Other activities like diet control, weight loss, and exercise should be tried as an attempt to control diabetes before starting with Avandia. This medication works best if combined with exercises and proper diet.
People under the age of 18 should avoid Avandia. There are several chemical ingredients like rosiglitazone maleate, in Avandia. Anyone allergic to such substances should avoid this drug.
Your doctor should be made aware of your health conditions, before prescribing this medication. For example, if you have any heart disorders or history of heart failure, you should let your doctor know.
Furthermore, if you have juvenile diabetes (Type 1), a history of diabetic ketoacidosis, or diabetic eye disease known as Macular Edema, you should make this information available to your doctor.
If you have any sort of liver problems, a blood test is recommended. If you are taking any other diabetes medications such as Troglitazon make sure your doctor is aware of this. Better to be safe than sorry.
Any woman who is pregnant or attempting to become pregnant should not take it. At present there is no data to indicate whether or not Avandia is harmful to unborn children. But why take that risk. You should also avoid taking this while breastfeeding. Remember to consult your doctor about choices of birth control, since intake of Avandia may lead to unwanted pregnancies.
Bear in mind, that Avandia can react with the other drugs and produce unpleasant side effects. Therefore, you must let your physician know about all the medicines (OTC drugs, vitamins, or herbal supplements) you take, to avoid any potential risk of side effects.
Like any other drug, Avandia comes with a list of possible side effects. Avandia causes fluid retention and people with heart problems increase the risk of heart failure by taking this medication. Swelling due to fluid retention could occur as well. Be cautious, if you notice symptoms such as swelling of ankles or legs, shortness of breath, rapid increase in weight, or excessive fatigue, with no apparent reason, tell your doctor right away.
Hypoglycemia or low blood sugar may occur. Some symptoms of this include, dizziness and shakiness.
Apart from fluid retention, Avandia also retains extra body fat resulting in weight gain. It also promotes ovulation resulting in higher chances of becoming pregnant. This is more common in premenopausal women.
Liver related problems could be a major side effect. Get a blood check done to make sure that everything is right with the liver before taking Avandia. In fact, get the check up done, during the course of taking Avandia, to make sure no problems have cropped up without your knowledge. Nausea or vomiting, abdominal pain, unusual fatigue, loss of appetite, dark colored urine, yellow skin or yellowing of the whites of the eyes are some of the common symptoms of Avandia. If you notice any of these symptoms, visit your doctor as soon as possible.
Disclaimer – The information presented here should not be interpreted as or substituted for medical advice. Please talk to your doctor for more information about Avandia.
Heather Colman
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A women’s body is the best indicator to check out early pregnancy symptom. To find out whether you are pregnant or not can be really an annoying experience. There are many ways to find out early pregnancy symptoms and since many women cannot bear the time gap between ovulation and menstruation, these early pregnancy symptoms can really prove to be a useful guide. If, as a women, you can monitor yourself carefully then your body can be the best indicator to find out whether you are pregnant or not. Pregnancy is a wonderful experience and to enjoy your happy pregnancy, you need to understand the early pregnancy symptoms.
Initial Indicators:
Generally known as morning sickness, nauseatic feeling or even vomiting can be early pregnancy symptoms. Nauseatic feeling can occur at a very early stage and many of us mistake it as a consequence of food poisoning or even something that is coming down with a cold. Early pregnancy symptom can also be felt when you become over sensitive to smells in everyday life, especially foodstuffs, such as tea, coffee and toasts. These everyday smells can really trigger nauseatic feeling.
Frequent urination and breast tenderness are also early pregnancy symptoms, frequent urination usually occurs in the early stages of pregnancy. Unlike normal situations, you find yourself running to the toilet more often and there is not respite at night also. It is common complaints of women to their doctors that their breasts and nipples are becoming extremely tender and the nipples are enlarging. Tenderness of breasts and enlargement of nipples are early pregnancy symptom and these changes prepare you for breastfeeding after the baby as born.
The first indication and infact the earliest symptom of pregnancy is a missed menstrual period. Often frequent cramps and back pain are early pregnancy symptoms. However, as a part of prevention measure, you should always consult your doctor in case any cramping or light bleeding occurs. You tend to miss your food unintentionally and it is also early pregnancy symptom. Continuous skipping of food lowers your blood sugar level and it can make you feel dizzy or in extreme cases you can even faint.
Constipation, irritating behavior pattern, indigestion, changes in the texture of your complexion and increased cervical mucous are all early pregnancy symptoms. To know more about early stages of pregnancy, you can always read pregnancy journals to have a clear and better understanding. It can be surprising but weight loss during the first trimester of pregnancy can also be an early pregnancy symptom. Pregnancy health issues are something which every woman should know, either through journals or by consulting a doctor.
Apurva Shree
http://www.articlesbase.com/health-articles/the-early-pregnancy-symptoms-in-women-91311.html
Just wondering how long after Ovulation can I try to get Pregnant. I felt the "pinching sensation" about a week before my Husband and I decided to try for a Baby. We had sex and he ejaculated in me and that was actually only 5 days after this feelings. My other question is, is the "pinching sensation" the actually ovulation? What are my odds that it will take?
Hey, you’re suppose to have sex a few days before ovulation, the day of, and the day after. X] Try again next month 
& yes the pinching sensation is ovulation
Preparation for Pregnancy
I can imagine that you are probably thinking about having a baby at this time (that is why you are reading this article, isn’t it?). As a mother I can tell you right away that pregnancy is a very exciting time in a woman’s life. But it can also be a time filled with questions and concerns. You may ask, “Why it is important to be ready for pregnancy?” and, “What is the big reason for doing this?” Well, read on to find out. Conception occurs about 2 weeks before your period is due. That means that you may be more than 3 weeks pregnant and not even know that you’re pregnant! This is important because your baby is most sensitive to harm in the period from two to eight weeks after conception. This is when your baby’s facial features and organs, such as the heart and kidneys, begin to form. Anything that you eat, drink, smoke or are exposed to can affect your baby. That’s why it’s best to start acting as if you’re pregnant before you are sure that you have conceived, if you have been trying to get pregnant.
Your First Visit to Your Doctor about a Pregnancy?
It is better to see your doctor when you’re just thinking about getting pregnant. You can talk about your diet, bowel habits, lifestyle, weight control and any concerns that you have. Try to visit your doctor in the year before you want to get pregnant. A thorough physical examination performed at this time may reveal unknown factors in your health that might have a significant effect on your ability to fall pregnant or successfully carry a child through to birth. High blood pressure, diabetes, back disease and gynecological problems are examples of some that can be found. A Pap smear test should be performed if you are due for one. A blood test for, and a check of your family history of, Rubella (German measles) infection will be arranged and a vaccination given if necessary. You and your partner (father-to-be) will be asked about your medical history because that is very important for the progress of your pregnancy and your future baby. Some medical problems, including genetic diseases such as Cystic fibrosis and sickle cell anemia, run in the family. These problems aren’t caused by anything you do. Talk with your doctor about your risk factors and whether screening tests are needed. If you are over 35 years of age, a talk with your doctor is highly recommended. You’ll both also have the chance to ask your doctor any questions you may have at this exciting time. Conception, when life begins, is a miraculous process. Today, we know more than we ever have about its wondrous ways, but many aspects still remain a challenging mystery. Once fertilized, the egg has seven days to get down the fallopian tube, enter the cavity of the uterus and burrow into the lining so that it is covered by nutrient-rich blood of its mother. This is probably the most hazardous journey any of us will ever take. Failing to complete the trip leads to certain death. To begin the trip, but be delayed means either death or an ectopic pregnancy. Getting to the uterus too quickly probably also results in failure and death. Even if this developing new person makes it to the stage of implantation into the lining of the uterus, 50% will miscarry in the very early stages.
Shettles’s System to Increase The Odds of Having a Boy or a Girl in Your Favor.
What can you do to improve your chances of having a girl next time, if you already have two sons and you want to have a girl? Is there any way to increase the odds in your favor of having a boy or a girl? There is no simple way in which the sex of a child can be guaranteed, but the following system (known as Shettle’s System) may help. Using this system is free; it absolutely does not cost you any money, only your determination and desire. At best, this system increases the chances of a child of a particular sex from 50% to 75%. It is definitely NOT a guarantee of success, but it is currently the most well-known method for influencing gender without the use of medical procedures. The method is based on the premise that men produce two types of sperm, the X (female) and Y (male). The Y sperms are smaller and more delicate, but faster, than the X sperms (which are bigger, tougher and slower), the system is based on providing an environment which is more likely to help the type of sperm that matches your preference to get to the egg first.
There are 6 basic recommendations to follow:
1) Timing – the most critical aspect of the Shettle’s method is to time when you have intercourse. The closer to ovulation that you have sex, the better your chances of having a boy, because ovulation provides the most optimal time for conceiving, and male sperm are faster. If you have intercourse about 3 days prior to ovulation, you may maximize the chances for the slower but tougher female sperm, which are able to survive until the egg appears.
2) The pH of the woman’s tract is also important. A more alkaline environment is generally favorable to fertility and, therefore, favors the quicker, but more delicate, male sperm. For a girl, a douche of very diluted water and vinegar is done just before intercourse. For a boy, a douche of very diluted water and baking soda just before intercourse is indicated.
3) A woman’s tract is more acidic, the closer to the entrance of the vagina that the measurement is taken. Therefore, intercourse with shallow penetration may favor the conception of a girl, and intercourse with deeper penetration is believed to favor a boy being the result.
4) Orgasms in females produce a hormone which makes their vaginal tract more alkaline and therefore more favorable for boys.
5) A high sperm count favors boys. To increase sperm count, Shettle’s method recommends that you abstain from intercourse for up to three to four days before ovulation. Also, men should wear boxers rather than tight underpants. To reduce the sperm count, men should take a hot bath just before intercourse and couples should have as much intercourse as possible until 3 days before ovulation.
6) Drinking a cup of coffee just prior to intercourse tends to favor a boy.
To sum up all of the above:
To Increase the Chance of Having a Girl:
Use a vaginal douche, consisting of 20 ml white vinegar in 500 ml of water, ten minutes before having sex. Have sex frequently in the seven to ten days before you ovulate. Have no sex from one day before ovulation until ten days after ovulation. Your partner should ejaculate just inside the vagina, and not deeply inside. Your partner should withdraw immediately after ejaculation. It is better for the woman not to have an orgasm.
To Increase the Chance of Having a Boy:
Ten minutes before sex, use a vaginal douche consisting of 5 g of baking soda in 500 mg of water. Have no sex from the end of your period until the day ovulation occurs. Have sex twice daily from the day of ovulation until four days afterward. Your partner should ejaculate deep inside the vagina. Your partner should withdraw immediately after ejaculation. It is better for woman to have an orgasm; ideally just before ejaculation.
Good luck!
Symptoms of Early Pregnancy
These are some of the first signs of impending motherhood. You may experience all, some, or none of these symptoms during the early stages of your pregnancy:
1 )Tender, swollen breasts: If you’re pregnant, your breasts will probably become increasingly tender to the touch, similar to the way they feel before your period. A tingling sensation will be felt in the nipples. Once your body grows accustomed to the hormone surge, the pain will subside.
2) Darkening of your areolas: If the skin around your nipples gets darker and the small lubricating glands become more prominent with small bumps appearing, you may have successfully conceived. But, this may also signal a hormonal imbalance that is unrelated to pregnancy or be a left-over effect from a previous pregnancy. It can even be related to the consumption of oral contraceptive pills.
3) Frequent urination: Once the embryo implants and begins producing the hormone ‘human chorionic gonadotropin’ (HCG), pregnant women start to urinate more frequently. This settles down after the twelfth week. But, later in pregnancy, the increased size of the womb puts more pressure on the bladder and frequent urination occurs again.
4) Dark patches on forehead and cheeks: These patches are caused by hormonal changes that affect the pigment cells in the skin (they are called ‘chloasma’). Such changes may be also be a side-effect of the contraceptive pills. The navel and a line down the center of the woman’s belly may also darken. These pigment changes fade somewhat after the pregnancy but those areas will probably always remain darker than before.
5) Food cravings: Food cravings can, sometimes, be a sign of pregnancy. Don’t rely on them as a sure symptom (it may be all in your head, or even a sign that your body is low on a particular nutrient), but if the cravings are accompanied by some of the other symptoms on this list, the chance is that you are pregnant.
6) Implantation bleeding or cramping: You may experience implantation spotting, a slight staining of a pink or brown color, as well as some cramping about eight days after ovulation. You might also see some spotting around the time you expect your period; this is caused by the egg burrowing into the endometrial lining. 7) Fatigue: High levels of the hormone progesterone can make you feel tired; as if you’ve run a marathon, when all you’ve done is to put in a day at the office. Tiredness is a hallmark of early pregnancy, though probably not a sure symptom on its own.
Morning sickness: Normally, morning sickness won’t hit you until a few weeks after conception. A lucky few escape it altogether. But, you may begin feeling nauseated and queasy as early as a couple of days following conception. This may not just occur in the morning; pregnancy-related nausea can be a problem morning, noon, or night. You may also notice that your sense of taste changes. Some women say they have a metallic taste in their mouth, others that they cannot stand the taste of coffee, tea or a food they usually like.
9) Your basal body temperature stays high: You will notice this only if you’ve been charting your basal body temperature. If your basal body temperature has stayed above the cover line for 18 days in a row, you’re probably pregnant. Basal body temperature is your temperature taken the first thing every the morning before you get up, usually about 6 a.m. It is important to keep taking it at the same time. The temperature can be taken orally, vaginally or rectally – just stay with the same method for the entire cycle. On the picture, you can see the graph of basal temperature taken during one cycle. It shows the effect of an ovulation; the temperature rise in the middle of cycle. If you are pregnant, the temperature rise should last for 18 days in a row.
10) A missed period: This is the surest sign of pregnancy in a woman of childbearing age who usually has regular periods. If you’re usually pretty regular and your period is late, it’s worth trying a home pregnancy test.
11) A positive home pregnancy test: Now, you should make an appointment with your doctor to confirm the good news.
Congratulations!
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I have started taking clomid 100mg for my first time and today is the last day of taking the pills. I took them days 2-6. How early should i start testing for ovulation? any help appreciated!
I am also taking clomid 100mg but i’m taking in on day 5-9 tomorrow will be my last day taking it then I’m supposed to start ovulation testing on cd12 through cd22. So you should start taking ovulation tests on day 9. Last month I didn’t ovulate till cd 21 so make sure you test till cd 22 or so to make sure you catch ovulation. Good luck and baby dust!!
I took an ovulation test this morning at 11 am and it was positive. No questions asked. But then when I took another one later this afternoon around 7 pm, it came out negative. What does this mean? What should I do?
Oh… I left out an additional detail… I have been taking the ovulation tests for about a week and they’ve all been negative until this morning.
It was probably the late stages of you lh surge, lh surge is just before ovulation it is what makes the egg mature and release. You would still be in your window of oppertunity for the next 2 to 3 days! Best of luck!
I am 26yrs old and also have a 4yr old son. My last period was on 13/5/10 but only lasted 1.5days. I was ovulating from 24/5 to 29/5 and had unprotected sex twice during this ovulation. I also had sex 2 days before ovulation,on 22/5. When should I do a pregnancy test?
The act of ovulation ONLY takes 15 mins. You didn’t ovulate for a span of 6 days. Your best chances at pregnancy are the day before ovulation and the day of ovulation. Having sex 2 or 3 days before ovulation does give you some chance, but not as good as the day before and day of. After you’ve ovulated you are no longer fertile.
So if you ovulated on May 29, the best time for sex would have been May 27, 28, 29. Any other time probably wouldn’t result in pregnancy.
Good luck.