Guilana Rancic Trying Again for a Biological Child
Guiliana Rancic and husband Bill Rancic are trying IVF for the third time and the star is scared her luck will not change.
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How Do I Know When to Get Pregnant?
Women often want to know when to get pregnant, but the answer is not as clear cut as some would like.
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Trending: Clinics Financing Fertility Treatments
Even though the array of procedures interests more people, the cost of assisted reproductive treatments (ART) can be daunting to some candidates. One encouraging trend, however, may make the price tag easier to live with.
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Cost Analysis: Tubal Reconstruction vs IVF
The cost analysis compared the cost of tubal reconstruction after tubal ligation and IVF treatments as means of conception and pregnancy. According to the analysis, tubal reconstruction is less costly than IVF treatment.
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PCOS Increases Risk of Complications During Pregnancy
PCOS, or polycystic ovarian syndrome, affects up to 15-percent of the
female population. Women with the condition tend to have irregular
periods, fertility problems, weight gain and excessive facial hair
growth.
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Fertility Treatment May Affect Fetus Size
A new study links fetal birth weight to type of conception. According to
the study, infants conceived using fertility treatments are
significantly smaller than infants born after natural conception.
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Fertility May be Linked to Circadian Rhythm
According to a new research study, circadian rhythm may have a lot to do with menstrual and fertility cycles.
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Endometriosis and Clinical Pregnancy Rates
Endometriosis can make it extremely difficult or impossible to conceive without advanced medical care and fertility treatment.
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Some Women Seeking Fertility Treatments Too Early
According to research completed by the University of Utah'sDepartment of Family and Preventative Medicine, some women seek out andreceive fertility treatments before such treatment is clinicallyindicated.
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Prevalence of Clinically Reported Fertility Problems
Infertility is a growing problem in the world. Researchers from the
University of Nottingham aimed to find out just how prevalent
infertility is based on age, socioeconomic status and geographic area.
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Patients Reflect on IVF Treatments in Online Forums
Researchers recently published a study in the journal Human Reproduction on how information about IVF treatments is shared. Patients primarily shared information on Internet forums, but not all information was openly shared.
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Patient-Centered Care in Fertility Clinics
A new study suggests that patient-centered care can improve well-being
during fertility treatment. Fertility patients place value on different
aspects of care than their doctors. For example, a fertility patient
tends to value information, communication, and access to care.
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New Study: Brain Function and Fertility
A recent study brings scientists a step closer to understanding the critical connection between brain function and fertility.
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Math Meets Fertility Treatments: New Embryo Selection Tool
Rarely are articles about fertility published in mathematical journals, but researchers from the Universitat Politecnica de Valencia are not interested in the fine lines between math and medical science.
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The Effect of Cryopreservation on Sperm
The process of cryopreservation allows human sperm carrying DNA to be frozen in time until the sperm is ready for use. Protecting the integrity of sperm and DNA is important to the success of fertility treatments.
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Commentary Raises Ethical Concerns about Fertility Loans
Some lenders now offer loans to make paying for fertility treatments easier, but a commentary published by The Hastings Center raises ethical concerns about the practice.
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Actual Costs of Fertility Treatments
Demand for fertility treatments are rising but the cost may deter some couples. Up to 24 percent of couples have trouble conceiving a baby. Rates of infertility, which is a couple's inability to become pregnant after unprotected sex for one year, range anywhere from 6 to 24 percent.
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How Many Months Can Clomid Be Taken?
How many months can Clomid be taken? Clomid is an oral fertility medication used to induce ovulation in women who have are not ovulating to help them get pregnant.
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Fertility Treatments Less Effective Over Time
When the same fertility treatment is used for a prolonged period, the effectiveness of the treatment could diminish greatly according to new research published in Fertility and Sterility.
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What Drugs Are Used for Fertility Treatments?
There are multiple means of conception via fertility treatments. Some
women opt to have embryos transferred into the uterus and others choose
to have sperm and egg implanted in hopes of a more natural conception.
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Why Do Fertility Treatments Include Birth Control?
When it comes to fertility treatments, timing is extremely important.
Before the addition of birth control to fertility treatment protocols,
women were constantly on the clock.
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