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Smoking During Pregnancy Can Cause Miscarriage

…and other major disabilities. Smoking is also associated with failed implantation. poor quality gametes (sperm/egg) and, biochemical pregnancy loss in women having IVF. Periconception smoking has recently been reported (Am…

Does Endometriosis Impact Fertility?

…How Does Endometriosis Impact Fertility? Endometriosis can cause infertility in multiple ways. The abnormal tissue growth can interfere with egg quantity and quality, damage the fallopian tubes, or create scar…

Obesity Adversely Affects Reproduction

…both women and men. IVF success rates are lower in obese women compared to normal weight women. Poor ovarian stimulation, oocyte quality and embryo development are adversely affected by obesity….

Is Vaping During Pregnancy Safe?

…associated with decreased sperm parameters and poor oocyte and embryo quality. Implantation is also decreased in smokers compared to non-smokers, and miscarriage rates are higher. The risk of an ectopic…

How Much Does IVF Cost?

…it requires employer-sponsored plans to cover infertility care as well as the storage of sperm, eggs, and embryos. Group plans are also required to cover fertility preservation for patients who…