Medical Articles & News
A recent study by the Journal of American Medical Association found that certain active ingredients in sunscreen can be absorbed into the bloodstream. The study looked at six main ingredients in sunscreens: avobenzone, oxybenzone, octocrylene, homosalate, octisalate, and octinoxate. Swipe right to see what harmful effects these ingredients can have. There are two types of […]
What is a chemical pregnancy? What happens next? Can I still get pregnant? A chemical pregnancy is an early pregnancy loss that occurs shortly after implantation and they may account for 50-75% of all miscarriages. Chemical pregnancies take place before ultrasounds can detect a fetus, but not too early for a pregnancy test to detect […]
Endometriosis is a painful disease that affects a woman’s reproductive system. In this condition, the lining that usually grows inside the uterus grows outside of the uterus instead. Endometriosis affects over 200 million women worldwide. Painful periods are also called dysmenorrhea. The pain can begin several days before the period begins and can last until […]
Human fertility is declining worldwide. While much of the 50% decrease in the number of children born per woman in the past 60 years is due to choice, an increasing number of couples—now 1 in 7 to 10 in North America—are have serious difficulty conceiving. A significant cause of this progressive loss of fertility is […]
Am I ovulating? It can be a big source of frustration for my patients having to check for a series of days but it is often essential to achieve pregnancy. It is important to get the testing done to determine ovulation. If these tests indicate that the woman is not ovulating, or that she has […]
Carrier screening for genetic conditions and counseling ideally should be performed before pregnancy. Carrier screening is a term used to describe genetic testing that is performed on an individual who does not have any overt phenotype for a genetic disorder but may have one variant allele within a gene(s) associated with a diagnosis. Information about […]
An Endometrial ablation destroys a thin layer of the lining of the uterus. Endometrial ablation is used to treat many causes of heavy bleeding. In most cases, women with heavy bleeding are treated first with medication. If heavy bleeding cannot be controlled with medication, endometrial ablation may be used. Unfortunately, in most cases, women who […]
Histamines are everywhere. They make our noses run, tongues itchy and skin reactive. Taking an anti-histamine is an option but if you are my patient then you know, I start with asking WHY. A genetic background of a reduced histamine metabolism has also been investigated. The human DAO gene is located on chromosome 7q35. Exceeding […]
Scientists know that smoking marijuana affects the genetic profile of sperm and that the male body is hardwired to respond to cannabinoid chemicals. What this exactly means for men’s reproductive health is less understood: Some studies show smoking leads to higher sperm counts, while others show cannabis use leads to a lower sperm count.But the […]
Fertility and periodontal disease, gum disease, or gingivitis are linked more than you might realize. These are bacterial infections that can cause swollen gums and bleeding while brushing your teeth. This gingivitis is usually a result of poor oral hygiene, but factors like medicine and hormone changers also play a role. At IVF Phoenix […]
