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Pregnancy After Weight Loss Surgery

by Pattie Hughes

According to the National Association for Weight Loss Surgery, approximately 100,000 women undergo surgery each year. Some of these women will go on to conceive and have healthy pregnancies. If you have had, or are considering weight loss surgery, there are a few things you should know.

Complimentary Therapies for Endometriosis

by Pattie Hughes

Endometriosis is a condition in which the lining of the uterus, which is typically shed during menstruation grows outside the uterus. In most cases, it is found on the reproductive organs including the outside of the uterus, ovaries and fallopian tubes.

Treatment for Endometriosis

by Pattie Hughes

Endometriosis is a common cause of infertility. It was the reason it took us 6 years to conceive our first child. The condition occurs when the lining of the uterus, typically shed during the menstrual cycle, grows outside the uterus.

Fertility Medications: Provera

by Pattie Hughes

For many women, irregularity with the menstrual cycle contributes to infertility issues. Without a regular cycle, ovulation and conception are difficult, if not impossible, to achieve. The drug Provera is given to get the menstrual cycle going.

Types of Progesterone

by Pattie Hughes

Progesterone is a hormone that is necessary for preparing the lining of the uterus for implantation and to support the pregnancy in the early weeks. For various reasons, some women don't make enough progesterone naturally for this important function.

What is Adenomyosis?

by Pattie Hughes

Adenomyosis is a condition in which the endometrial tissue, or lining of the uterus, is growing inside the muscle layer of the uterus, rather than inside. This muscular layer is called the myometrium, which is where the name of the condition originates.

What is a Follicular Ultrasound?

by Pattie Hughes

Vaginal ultrasound is used for follicular ultrasound because it gives a better view than the abdominal method. This is generally done in the office of your infertility specialist and only takes a few minutes. A slim probe is inserted in the vagina to get an image of the pelvic area.

Is it Worth it to Try ART More Than Once?

by Pattie Hughes

Most couples undergoing infertility treatments set limits for how long they will try. Sometimes the limit is a number of months or years. More common is a limit which procedures will be tried and how many cycles each procedure should be done. There are many factors to consider in this decision.

Switching Infertility Doctors

by Pattie Hughes

Undergoing treatment for infertility is never easy. At some point in your journey, you may be unhappy with your current treatment or clash with the doctor and consider making a change.

Does Exposure to Chemicals Affect Fertility?

by Pattie Hughes

I read this article in which upcoming research into the affect of exposure to chemicals in the environment is discussed. It immediately resonated with me. We are exposed to literally thousands of chemicals, many of which bioaccumulate in the body over time.


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