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Author: Joseph A. Hill, III, M.D.

FDA Warns Against Zofran Use in Pregnancy

The FDA has not approved Ondansetran, better known by its brand name, Zofran, for use in pregnancy. Zofran is a 5-HT3 receptor antagonist approved by the FDA for preventing nausea…

Oral Health and Pregnancy

Oral health is an important component of general health. Periodontal disease also known as gum disease is a chronic, infectious, and inflammatory disease of the gums and surrounding tissues and…

Does Manganese in Drinking Water Affect Pregnancy?

The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued an advisory on manganese in drinking water and the steps they are taking to better address manganese in public drinking water…

BPA and Miscarriage

A recent study presented at the American Society for Reproductive Medicine being held this week in Boston examined a possible link between BPA and miscarriage. BPA (bisphenol-A) is a chemical found…

Pomegranate Juice May Prevent Pregnancy Complications

Pomegranate juice may prevent pregnancy complications. It contains antioxidants that may prevent injury in human placental tissue. In a study published in the American Journal of Physiology: Endocrinology and Metabolism,…

Fertility Centers of New England Earns Prestigious AAAHC Accreditation

The Fertility Centers of New England (FCNE) is proud to announce that it has been awarded full accreditation by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC). Accreditation status distinguishes FCNE from…

Losing Excess Weight Improves IVF Success

Over weight and obesity are known to adversely affect health and are associated with many reproductive maladies including infertility, pregnancy loss, and other obstetrical and neonatal problems. A recent study…

Gastric Bypass and Female Reproductive Function

Obesity has been linked to a number of health concerns including impaired reproduction. Obesity in women is associated with sexual dysfunction which may reduce sexual desire and frequency of intercourse,…

Inadequate Levels of Vitamin D May Increase the Risk of Uterine Fibroids

Vitamin D has many beneficial effects on reproduction. Previous blog entries have reported on published studies regarding the beneficial effects of Vitamin D in improving oocyte quality, embryo development and…

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