Vasectomy - How to Get Pregnant Afterwards
Author Byline: Dr. Amos Grunebaum, MDQ: How can we get pregnant after a vasectomy?A: Less than 10% of men undergoing vasectomy may request a reversal at a later date. In many cases, the cut ends of...
View ArticleIVF Success Rates by Age, 2005
Author Byline: Dr. Amos Grunebaum, MDIVF success rates depend mostly on a woman's age2005 PREGNANCY SUCCESS RATES Type of CycleAge of WomanFresh Embryos from Nondonor Eggs<3535–3738–4041–42Number...
View ArticleWhat is PGD?
Author Byline: Dr. Amos Grunebaum, MDQ: What is PGD?A: PGD is a relatively new procedure used in conjunction with in-vitro fertilization (IVF). It's usually done if there is a likelihood that your...
View ArticleDara Torres Pregnant
Author Byline: Dr. Amos Grunebaum, MDDara Torres was not able to get pregnant. As a matter of fact, she tried for several years before the word infertility was on the tip of her doctors tongue and she...
View ArticleEctopic Pregnancy - Recurrence After Two
Author Byline: Dr. Amos Grunebaum, MDQ: I had two ectopics, how likely is another one?A: Many doctor suggest in similar cases that you get pregnant with IVF, in-vitro fertilization. That way your...
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Cancer and Fertility in Women
Author Byline: Dr. Amos Grunebaum, MDCancer can be a heart breaking thought for the woman who has yet to start a family. With the help of the cancer treatment team and advanced fertility options,...
View ArticleEmbryo Grade Grading in In Vitro Fertilization (IVF)
Author Byline: Dr. Amos Grunebaum, MDGrading the embryo during IVF may help identify which embryos are more likely to implant. Many IVF clinics grade the embryos using a scoring system. Unfortunately,...
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IVF -Outside the United States
Author Byline: Dr. Amos Grunebaum, MDLarge Image: At an amazing average of $12,000 per treatment from start (at follicle stimulation) to finish (at insertion of embryos), many American couples who...
View ArticleTTC After Tubal Ligation
Author Byline: Dr. Amos Grunebaum, MDQ: Can I get pregnant after a lubal ligation? What are my options?A: A tubal ligation is a surgical procedure done to prevent you from getting pregnant. It usually...
View ArticleSperm Count, IUI, IVF and ICSI
Author Byline: Dr. Amos Grunebaum, MDGetting pregnant is a matter of probability. Sperm plays a huge factor in this probability. Your chances of conceiving "naturally" each month are about 15-20%...
View ArticleTesting Inhibin B and Ovarian Reserve
Author Byline: Dr. Amos Grunebaum, MDWhat is Inhibin B?Inhibin B is a protein hormone produced by your ovaries. It works to inhibit FSH, which is responsible for helping your follicles to develop....
View ArticleIVF Indications
Author Byline: Dr. Amos Grunebaum, MDWhat would be the reasons to do IVF?Tubal factors: 26%Male factors: 27%Ovulation problems: 12.4%Endometriosis: 14.7%Other factors: 9%Unexplained factors:...
View ArticleSuccess Rates of Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART)
Author Byline: Dr. Amos Grunebaum, MDQ: How successful is Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART)?A: Assisted Reproductive Technology or ART, is the term used for fertility treatments. If the treatment...
View ArticleAcupuncture and Pregnancy Rates
Author Byline: Dr. Amos Grunebaum, MDAcupuncture given with embryo transfer improves rates of pregnancy and live birth among women undergoing in vitro fertilisation.Manheimer E, Zhang G, Udoff L,...
View ArticleClomid Clomiphene and Provera Bleeding
Author Byline: Dr. Amos Grunebaum, MDProvera is usually given prior to clomid to cleanse the uterus, empty the old uterine lining and get ready to implantation. Clomid is a medication given to women...
View ArticleEvolution May be Harming Fertility
Author Byline: Dr. Amos Grunebaum, MDSuper sperm could be the primary cause for the inability to conceive."Super sperm" is the term used to describe the one sperm that manages to survive its path to...
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IVF - Chances of Success
Author Byline: Dr. Amos Grunebaum, MDThe chances of IVF success depens on your age, the reason for IVF, and the IVF clinic. Chances of getting pregnant and having a baby with IVF (In-Vitro...
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Guilana Rancic Trying Again for a Biological Child
There are millions of women who fight infertility every year trying to conceive a child naturally. Most fight the battle personally, with only family and friends knowing the sad details of lost...
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Celine Times Seven: Singer’s IVF Experience
Sometimes when we struggle with life’s biggest challenges, it helps to know the same problems plague even the rich and famous. Infertility, for example, is experienced by women in all walks of life....
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Giuliana and Bill Finally Welcome Their First
Fans of Giuliana and Bill Rancic have been awaiting the arrival of their little one as eagerly as the happy couple. After infertility treatments, miscarriages, breast cancer, and finally surrogacy, we...
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