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8-Cell Embryo “Hug” May Help Determine Best IVF Candidates
One of life’s most endearing moments occurs when a new parent gives a first hug to a newborn baby. Countless medical studies have documented the nurturing value of the human touch. New research...
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Neuropsychological Outcomes of Late Preterm Infants Born After IVF
Although in-vitro fertilization (IVF) is associated with higher risk of preterm birth, researchers report no neuropsychological side effects from early birth at three years of age. According to a study...
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Having Twins? Learn The Different Types
Large Image: About 1 in 90 spontaneous human births (1.1%) result from a twin pregnancy. Twins account for about 1% of all spontaneous pregnancies, but up to 35% of IVF pregnancies are twins. The...
View ArticleWhat Happens When I Want Another Baby - Infertility Revisited
When a couple fights the battle of infertility they are lost in the moment, the fight, the struggle and – hopefully – the success.Keyword Tags: infertilityin vitro fertilization (IVF)infertility...
View ArticleThe Choosy Uterus: Why Not All Embryos Implant
The uterus may perform quality control tests on a fertilized egg before determining if it wants to accept the embryo, according to new research. A team of scientists from the UK Universities of...
View ArticleProgesterone Supplements
Q: When should I take progesterone supplements? A: Many doctors suggest progesterone injections or suppositories for: Women who have IVF treatment Women who have undergone ovulation treatment with...
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Join our Pregnancy and Fertility Information Community at babyMed.com Welcome to the pregnancy community. Here, you can interact with others who are pregnant too. When is the Pregnancy Test Positive?...
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Acupuncture and In Vitro Fertilization
A 2007 study by Craig et al claimed acupuncture reduced live birth rates when performed on the embryo transfer day. Researchers from Oregon College of Oriental Medicine wanted to test this result with...
View ArticleProgesterone Supplements
Q: When should I take progesterone supplements? A: Many doctors suggest progesterone injections or suppositories for: Women who have IVF treatment Women who have undergone ovulation treatment with...
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Join our Pregnancy and Fertility Information Community at babyMed.com Welcome to the pregnancy community. Here, you can interact with others who are pregnant too. When is the Pregnancy Test Positive?...
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Tumors May Be Linked To IVF Treatment
Large Image: When women cannot conceive naturally, they often seek out assisted reproductive doctors for help. One of the available fertility and conception treatments is in-vitro fertilization....
View ArticlePreeclampsia and Pregnancy
What is Preeclampsia Risk Factors for Preeclampsia Pregnancy-associated factors Multiple gestations (Twins, Triplets,..) Having a baby with chromosomal abnormalities Hydatidiform mole Hydrops...
View ArticleStudy Underway to Test Mediterranean Diet Effect on IVF Success; Couples Wanted
Researchers in the United Kingdom are looking for 110 couples who are planning on in vitro fertilization (IVF) in the near future. A recent study involving mice demonstrated a "major impact" on the...
View ArticleSingle Embryo Transfer After IVF
J Obstet Gynaecol Can. 2010 Apr;32(4):363-77.Elective single embryo transfer following in vitro fertilization.Min JK, Hughes E, Young D, Gysler M, Hemmings R, Cheung AP, Goodrow GJ, Senikas V, Wong...
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Join our Pregnancy and Fertility Information Community at babyMed.comWelcome to the pregnancy community. Here, you can interact with others who are pregnant too.When is the Pregnancy Test Positive?Ask...
View ArticleMy Infertility Journey: Uterine Polyp Removal (Part 24)
I am very phobic about general anesthesia and the thought of it was already making me physically shake and feel like I was going to cry. I asked to speak to the anesthesiologist again, and he came back...
View ArticleMy Infertility Journey: Getting Ready for Pregnancy (Part 16)
Knowing my IVF treatments were going to start soon, I decided it was a good idea to get my body into the best shape possible for being pregnant and sustaining a pregnancy.Keyword Tags: female...
View ArticleMy Infertility Journey: Intrauterine Insemination IUI (Part 3)
After diagnosing us with unexplained infertility, our reproductive medicine doctor went over our options with us. The first two things she recommended were intrauterine insemination and in-vitro...
View ArticleHow to Transport Semen for IVF
Any couple that wants to do in-vitro fertilization may be required to transport semen to a fertility clinic for in-vitro fertilization, semen analysis, or intrauterine insemination. When transporting...
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Implantation Failure: When Embryos Don’t Pass the “Entrance Exam”
People are born into a lifetime of exams. Exams start at the moment of our birth and continue throughout our lives. We face medical exams, final exams, drivers license exams, professional exams, and...
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