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Misconceptions Regarding Reproductive Health and Conception

Recently, a population-based study was published by Lundberg et. al. that assessed and evaluated perceptions regarding fertility in reproductive-aged women. The participants were between ages 18-40 years old. Approximately 50%…

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Fracking and the Possible Side Effects

Hydraulic fracturing, also known as “fracking”, is the process where natural gas is extracted from shale rock deep within the earth. Boreholes are created into the shallow layer of shale…

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The SINGLEton Reason to Promote Elective Single Embryo Transfer

Multiple pregnancy (twins and higher-order multiples) is a major public concern. Each fetus presents an additional maternal physical burden which can translate into higher related morbidity and mortality rates for…

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What is the Difference Between a Day 3 and a Day 5 Transfer?

Wondering what is the difference between a Day 3 and a Day 5 Transfer ? Here are the details in this video by Dr. Vitiello. Click here to watch: What…

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BMI and Reproductive Function

Proof–of–principle experiments in mice and lower primates demonstrate a clear association between leptin, energy balance and reproductive health. Obese individuals often demonstrate aberration in leptin signaling. Either they have higher…

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Evolution of Cost-Effective Embryo Screens

ART advances have increased dramatically including the evolution of cost-effective embryo screens. In the 1990s, PGS was proposed to improve IVF outcomes with transfer of chromosomally-normal embryos. Initially, it was…

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Do Rock-Bottom IVF Prices Lead to Rock-Bottom Success Rates?

Louise Brown is perhaps the most famous all of children born the result of IVF. Two of the greatest pioneers in the field, Dr. Patrick Steptoe and Dr. Robert Edwards,…

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Text4baby: Support During and After Pregnancy

Text4baby is an initiative sponsored by the CDC and supported by the American College of Gynecology. Currently it is the largest, national health text-messaging service offered. It is a governmental…

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When is Thin Too Thin?

Leptin is a crucial metabolic regulator of energy sufficiency and control of proper reproductive function. Women of insufficient BMI (body mass index) often may have a cessation of their menstrual…

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