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Clinical Pregnancy Less Likely When Dad is Overweight

by Kim Neyer

30 Oct 2010 10:49 AM

There is a very interesting article in the news today. There was a study done recently that shows that couples who are using IVF to conceive are less likely to get pregnant if the dad is overweight. According to the study, which was done by Dr.

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Rock-a-Bye Baby... In a Culture Dish

by Kim Neyer

IVF can help couples conceive when they experience problems such as endometriosis, low sperm counts, ovulation problems, problems with the uterus, or antibodies attacking the eggs or sperm, as well as other fertility problems that may not be diagnosed.

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Serial Surrogacy?

by Kim Neyer

I really love being pregnant. I am one of the fortunate ones who are spared most of the sickness and complications. I love my shape, feeling the baby move, shopping for tiny clothes and decorating the nursery.

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Preparing for Embryo Transfer

by Pattie Hughes

In vitro fertilization involves implanting fertilized embryos in the uterus in order to achieve pregnancy. When the eggs are ripened, an egg retrieval procedure is done to remove them. After the eggs are fertilized and begin to grow into embryos, the embryo transfer procedure is done.

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Preparing for Egg Retrieval Procedure

by Pattie Hughes

Egg retrieval is an integral part of the IVF cycle. Throughout the first half of the cycle, you will take fertility drugs to stimulate the development of several eggs. There are a few different injectable medications on the market that are used for this purpose.

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Limits on Embryo Transfer?

by Pattie Hughes

The recent news of the birth of octuplets has brought the debate about embryo transfer back into the spotlight. Higher order multiples usually result from IVF treatments involving the transfer of many embryos. In most cases, all transferred embryos don't implant.

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Fertility After 40

by Pattie Hughes

Yesterday was my 40th birthday. The occasion got me thinking about life and motherhood. No, I am not thinking of adding another baby to our family, but many women my age are having babies or trying to conceive. The common belief is that fertility drops off dramatically after the 40th birthday.

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Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome

by Pattie Hughes

Fertility medications work by stimulating the ovaries. The medications given via injection are most successful at stimulating the ovaries. For the most part, this is a good thing and the desired result of the treatment. However, the ovaries can sometimes become overstimulated.

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Affording Fertility Medications

by Pattie Hughes

Fertility medications are expensive, especially the injectibles. A prescription for pills such as Clomid will cost about $50 per cycle. If this doesn't work, your doctor will probably recommend one of the injectable medications. These are really expensive.

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