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Overweight and obesity with infertility
‘Healthy Obesity’ is a Myth
Obesity is defined as a body mass index (BMI) greater than 30 kg/m2. Obesity has reached epidemic proportions throughout the world and especially in the United States.  Obesity is associated…
depression miscarriage antidepressants
Can Antidepressants Cause Miscarriage?
Antidepressants, Depression and Miscarriage Selective Serotonin Receptor Inhibitors (SSRIs) are the most common medications prescribed to treat depression. SSRIs including Prozac, Celexa, Paxil and Lexapro work by blocking the uptake…
BPA and Miscarriage
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…
Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis
In addition to testing for single gene mutation abnormalities, preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) is also used to detect a chromosomal abnormality when one partner has a balanced reciprocal translocation or…
preimplantation genetic diagnosis
Preimplantation Genetic Testing
In this five part series preimplantation genetic testing is defined and the categories of genetic disorders that preimplantation genetic testing may identify are described. Preimplantation genetic testing for diagnosis is…
Natural and Minimal IVF: Caveat Emptor
Environment friendly business promotions have a receptive audience. Cost consciousness together with ‘green’ polices embracing such terms as ‘small is beautiful’ and ‘less is better’ can be a good thing.…