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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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Poor Ovarian Reserve and IVF Outcomes

Poor Ovarian Reserve and IVF Outcomes

What is the link between poor ovarian reserve and IVF outcomes

In general, women with a poor ovarian reserve will have difficulty in achieving pregnancy. But what about in advanced reproductive technology (ART) such as IVF?

What is a poor ovarian reserve

Let’s first discuss what the term ovarian reserve means. Ovarian reserve refers to quantity,

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Focus on Your Fertility: Now and for the Future

Focus on Your Fertility: Now and for the Future

Dr. Kaylen Silverberg details key thoughts on couple’s fertility plans, both current and for future planning in his latest article :

Singles can take a proactive stance to protect their future fertility by making healthy lifestyle choices
 Couples need to have a realistic timeline for their family planning based on age and any known factors that could impair their chances for conception
Preconceptual testing can provide helpful genetic information
When ready to conceive,

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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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Progesterone Levels

Progesterone Levels

Information about progesterone levels

Progesterone levels are important in a woman’s reproductive cycle. It is critical in maintaining the uterine lining so that an early pregnancy can grow normally. The follicles (egg sac) that release the egg produce this hormone.

Before ovulation, progesterone is found in low levels in the blood. After ovulation,

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A Guide to Fertility Testing

A Guide to Fertility Testing

An in-depth guide to fertility testing

When you have your first visit with your fertility specialist, they will review you and your partner’s medical history. The next step is fertility testing. It can help identify potential problems and help your fertility specialist recommend the most appropriate and efficient treatments. Here is our guide to fertility testing.

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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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