News tagged with fertility and sterility
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Fewer multiple births in states with insurance coverage for infertility
Faced with the prospect of costly in vitro fertilization (IVF) but with no help from insurance coverage, some infertile couples feel pressure to transfer multiple embryos in an attempt to ensure that the IVF is a success. ...
Apr 05, 2011 |
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Protective strategy shields primate ovaries from radiation-therapy-induced damage
A strategy developed by Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) researchers to shield the ovaries of female mammals from the damaging effects of radiation and chemotherapy has passed an important milestone. A collaborative ...
Feb 22, 2011 |
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Uterine health more important than egg quality
For women seeking pregnancy by assisted reproductive technologies, such as in-vitro fertilization (IVF), a new study shows that the health of the uterus is more relevant than egg quality for a newborn to achieve normal birth ...
Feb 02, 2011 |
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New study links increased BPA exposure to reduced egg quality in women
A small-scale University of California, San Francisco-led study has identified the first evidence in humans that exposure to bisphenol A (BPA) may compromise the quality of a woman's eggs retrieved for in vitro fertilization ...
Dec 15, 2010 |
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Preliminary study suggests frequent cycling could affect male fertility
(PhysOrg.com) -- A study of men attending fertility clinics has found bicycling for five or more hours a week was associated with low sperm count and poor sperm motility.
Dec 13, 2010 |
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Baby born from embryo frozen almost 20 years ago
(PhysOrg.com) -- A healthy baby has been born from an embryo that was kept frozen for nearly 20 years, smashing the previous record of 13 years. The new baby is a biological sibling of a child born to the ...
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Oct 12, 2010 |
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Most Young Women with Menopause-like Condition Retain Store of Eggs
(PhysOrg.com) -- Contrary to what researchers had previously believed, most young women and girls who experience a menopause-like condition called primary ovarian insufficiency still have immature eggs in their ovaries, according ...
Apr 26, 2010 |
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The pill for ovarian cysts
Ovarian endometriomas, better known as ovarian 'chocolate' cysts for the brown liquid they contain, can be easily removed by surgery. However, recurrence is common, which can cause ongoing pain and complications. A study ...
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Mar 30, 2010 |
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Accelerated fertility treatment leads to shortened time to pregnancy and cost savings
A major new trial recently published in the journal Fertility and Sterility shows that for couples beginning infertility treatments, an accelerated path to in-vitro fertilization (IVF) can offer a shorter time to pregnancy, cost s ...
Jun 30, 2009 |
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Engineering bouncing babies, one at a time
As hopeful moms-to-be learn, there are important considerations to the successful implantation of a fertilized human egg. A calm environment, regular hormonal injections and the timing of the implantation can all affect the ...
Mar 02, 2009 |
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