Medical Articles & News
Have you experienced pregnancy or infant loss? It is hard to talk about, but what can be even harder is deciding what is next. How long should you wait if you want to try again? What can you expect after having a loss? People’s feelings can change after loss, but that doesn’t make any one […]
More than a third of U.S. adults say they have used fertility treatments or know someone who has. By and large, infertility, and the treatment(s), are sadly stigmatized in the workplace with little or no understanding or compassion for those undergoing these invasive, traumatic, and often highly emotional procedures. In addition, many types of discrimination, […]
Today is National Women’s Health & Fitness Day? The goal of this day is to encourage women to take control of their health: to learn the facts they need to make smart health choices and to make time for regular physical activity. Getting regular physical activity is one of the best things you can do […]
We are wearing red and getting loud for #WorldHeartDay! In the time of COVID-19, taking care of your heart is more important than ever before. Here are 5 Tips for better heart health: 1. Aim for at least 7 hours of sleep – In a study, young and middle aged adults who slept 7 hours […]
Many people make the wrong assumption that you have to be overweight to be diagnosed with PCOS, but that is absolutely not the case. Up to 30% of women with PCOS maintain a normal weight. These women face the same PCOS challenges that other women face, things like fertility challenges, increased androgens, and the resulting symptoms (like acne, unwanted […]
Did you know that Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) appears to be more common among athletes? Many female athletes talk about their lack of menstruation and this could explain it. A study published in Fertility and Sterility showed a higher number of cases of hyperandrogenism (high testosterone levels) in adolescent swimmers compared with non-swimmers. So, what does this […]
A Hydrosalpinx is a commonly used term for a heterogenous spectrum of pathology of distal tube occlusion. The fallopian tubes are attached to the uterus (womb) on the left and right sides. Normally, the fallopian tube picks up an egg as it is released (ovulated) from the ovary each month, and this is usually where […]
The Fertile Window: it refers to the few days per cycle when a woman is fertile and can conceive. It usually spans 6 days, starting approximately 5 days prior to ovulation and ending on the day of ovulation itself and is affected by: The lifespan of the egg, which is up to 24 hours after […]
Secondary infertility is when a couple has had at least one child, is trying to get pregnant again, but doesn’t conceive after at least one year of trying. Secondary infertility can be confusing and mind-boggling. You had no trouble getting pregnant last time. So, why isn’t it happening now? Secondary infertility is a topic that […]
You may have heard September is #PCOS month. Let’s do a quick fact vs fiction review. Myth 1: It is your fault. This is absolutely NOT true. The exact cause of PCOS is unknown and you are not to blame. There are many factors that can play a role, like genetics, but nothing that is […]
