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When To Consider Expanded Carrier Screening During IVF

Expanded carrier screening is a type of genetic test that can detect the presence of gene mutations associated with a wide range of genetic disorders. This type of screening is…

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Marijuana Use During Fertility Treatment

Marijuana use during fertility treatment and pregnancy has been a topic of much debate in recent years. While there is still much research to be done, what we do know…

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Factors That May Be Contributing to Increased Rates of Infertility

According to recent data, infertility affects about 6% of couples in the United States. This number has remained relatively stable over the past few decades, but there are some factors…

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Pollution and Toxins Affect Fertility

Exposure to environmental pollutants for those trying to conceive can adversely affect the ability to become pregnant and overall fertility. Here we talk about how pollution and toxins affect fertility.…

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Chemicals in Your Household That May Affect Your Fertility

Household chemicals that may affect your fertility are found in everyday products. Preconception exposure of environmental toxins can affect the fetus, that becomes the child, that becomes the adult, that…

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How To Get Pregnant With PCOS

Polycystic ovary syndrome is a lifetime affair. Here’s what you should know about how to get pregnant with PCOS. What Are PCOS Symptoms? PCOS manifests often in the late teens…

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The Connection Between Thyroid Disorders and Infertility

The thyroid gland is one of the most active hormone-producing glands in the body. It is located on the frontside of the neck, just above the collarbone and below one’s…

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What Makes a Good Endometrium?

The endometrium is the lining of the uterus that the body prepares monthly in anticipation of a pregnancy. Embryo implantation occurs when the endometrial receptivity is precisely well orchestrated. When…

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How Can Men Check Their Fertility?

Approximately 50% of infertility is related to the male. How can men check their fertility? The most common male fertility test is analysis of the semen. Results from a semen…

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