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Mother-Baby Complications in Older Women

First pregnancies in women over 35 years of age are the highest percentage since statistics have been kept. First pregnancies in women over age 40 have also never been higher…

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Why Egg Freeze?

Women are born with a finite number of eggs which continuously decline from birth. As women age the quality of these eggs also declines leading to fewer successful pregnancies and…

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Can Cancer Genes Be Turned On Or Off?

Can cancer genes be turned on or off? In an interview for AARP Magazine by ‘Pop’ singer, Melissa Etheridge implied that genes for cancer (BRCA1 and BRCA2) can be turned…

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Reasons Why It Is Harder For Women to Lose Weight

Achieving ideal body weight is part of a healthy life style and may also be involved in fertility and pregnancy success. Achieving ideal body weight, however, is very difficult. Here…

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Cholesterol Levels May Play a Part in Fertility

Cholesterol levels may play a part in fertility. A recent study published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism earlier this year showed that couples who did not become…

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Passing up French Fries for Carrot Sticks

Most of us have a hard time passing up french fries for carrot sticks. Recent research, however, has shown that you can train your brain to select healthy food choices.…

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Obesity is Associated With Infertility

The incidence of obesity, defined as a Body Mass Index (BMI) greater than 30, is rising.  Obesity is associated with infertility and maternal complications while pregnant including an increased chance…

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Flu Vaccination During Infertility Treatment

Flu season is upon us and it is important for all to heed the CDC message: Get vaccinated, stay at home if you are sick, and take medications if they…

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Women Who Smoke Take Longer to Conceive

Smoking, especially nicotine, affects fertility in both women and men. The degree to which nicotine affects fertility is so pronounced that third-party payers that offer fertility coverage, such as Blue…

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