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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Dr. Silverberg published in the Journal of Gynecologic Oncology
We have big news about TFC and the Journal of Gynecologic Oncology. Dr. Kaylen Silverberg, of Texas Fertility Center in Austin, TX and his co-authors just published a paper. It’s about a patient who conceived following radical cervical cancer treatment.
A look at the paper in the Journal of Gynecologic Oncology
Using IVF stimulation and freezing her embryos,
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A guide to surviving the two week wait
The two week wait can often be a very stressful time for women who are trying to conceive. This is the time between ovulation and when the next period should occur. It is also when women are waiting to find out if they are pregnant.
For many women the two week wait can be stressful and worrisome.
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Many of us have a daily battle with the scale, which is often difficult to win. For the purposes of fertility, being overweight can have a significant impact on the chances of successful conception, as well as on the risk of miscarriage.
Learn more about ectopic pregnancy
An ectopic pregnancy is occurs where it should not. The most common location is within the fallopian tube. However, such pregnancies have been reported on the ovary, on the bowel and even on the aorta. Unfortunately, this type of pregnancy cannot move to the correct location (the uterus). Thus, a doctor must treat it appropriately to avoid potentially serious harm to the patient.
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It is well known that a woman’s age has a large impact on her fertility. However, what impact does a man’s age have on his partner’s fertility and pregnancy? Recent research tells us that the father’s age impacts these issues, though the overall effect is quite modest compared to the effect to that of the mother.
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Learning more with miscarriage facts
Last week on our radio talk show (Talk Radio 1370 AM at noon each Saturday), we discussed miscarriage facts. Losing a pregnancy in the first trimester is so common that health professionals may not realize how devastating it can be. Approximately 15% of all pregnancies end in a miscarriage. In younger women,
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Should I get a flu shot during fertility treatments?
Now that flu season is upon us, and we keep hearing the question, “Should I get the flu shot if I am pregnant or planning on becoming pregnant?” The answer is “YES!” with very few exceptions when it comes to getting the flu shot during fertility treatments.
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Tests for genetic disorders can help you have a healthy baby
Recently, I saw a new patient who had difficulty becoming pregnant. She told me that a close friend of hers had recently delivered a baby with a genetic disorder. The patient seeking our assistance was very worried about having a similar experience. I was able to tell her about tests for genetic disorders.
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