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Hydrosalpinx and Infertility

Hydrosalpinx and Infertility

What is a hydrosalpinx and infertility?

Though it sounds like an exotic Egyptian relic, a hydrosalpinx is a swollen and blocked fallopian tube. Because scar tissue closes the end of the fallopian tube, fluid collects, causing further swelling and dilation. Let’s explore how hydrosalpinx and infertility relate

Hydrosalpinges usually occur as a result of previous pelvic infection.

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Preimplantation Genetic Testing Options

Preimplantation Genetic Testing Options

TFC offers advanced preimplantation genetic testing options

For some patients, the need to transfer genetically normal embryos is paramount. To help achieve this, we offer preimplantation genetic screening (PGS) and preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD). Our Austin fertility doctors explain preimplantation genetic testing options.

Who needs preimplantation genetic testing options

Testing is not necessary for all couples.

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Quit Smoking! Your Sperm Will Thank You For It

Quit Smoking! Your Sperm Will Thank You For It

The link between smoking and sperm production

Close to 20% of Americans over 18 smoke cigarettes. That’s a pretty high number considering the well known serious health issues that this unhealthy vice can cause. For you smokers, did you know that your fertility is affected each time you or your partner lights one up? Let’s talk a little further about the link between smoking and sperm production.

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The Sperm Cycle – Does a Fever Affect It?

The Sperm Cycle – Does a Fever Affect It?

The sperm cycle and a fever

Many of us are already aware that there are many factors, such as heat, that can affect sperm counts. So what happens when it’s the day of the IUI and the male partner has a fever? The short answer is … nothing. At least not immediately anyway. The truth is that a fever today will likely not affect the sperm for an IUI now.

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The Menstrual Cycle

The Menstrual Cycle

By Maggie Landwermeyer, MD
Hill Country OB/GYN Associates

It is pretty much universal…most women hate their period. We call it by many endearing nicknames: “Aunt Flo”, “The Monthly Curse,” – you get the idea. We all know it is a necessary evil for reproductive health. Let’s take a closer look at the menstrual cycle and learn about it.

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What Happened to the Postcoital Test (PCT)?

What Happened to the Postcoital Test (PCT)?

What to know about the postcoital test

Cervical mucus changes throughout a woman’s cycle. After the menstrual flow, the cervix begins producing cervical mucus in response to the increasing levels of estrogen. The mucus increases in volume and the texture changes. Estrogen increases until ovulation and the mucus (referred to as fertile mucus) becomes clear,

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Explaining Unexplained Infertility

Explaining Unexplained Infertility

TFC is explaining unexplained infertility

Explaining unexplained infertility is part of the job. A patient asked me this week why I felt she had unexplained infertility. She had been told by her gynecologist that several issues had arisen during their infertility evaluation.  Her previous physician told her that she did not ovulate very well and he found endometriosis during a laprascopy.  

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