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Treatment Options for Fibroids

by Pattie Hughes

Fibroids are muscular tumors that are almost always benign. They can grow on the inside, outside or within the walls of the uterus. There are a few different treatment options. The best course of treatment will depend on your individual situation, so discuss the options with your doctor.

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What are Fibroids?

by Pattie Hughes

Fibroids are muscular tumors that occur on the uterine walls. These tumors are almost always benign. The size and number of fibroids varies widely. They can range from the size of an orange seed to as big as a grapefruit. The number can range from just a few to many fibroids.

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Home Sperm Count Tests

by Pattie Hughes

Technology has advanced to the point that you can now purchase kits to test for sperm count and motility at home. This is a great thing for men who are shy about going into the clinic for the testing.

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Fertility Drugs and Your Emotions

by Pattie Hughes

One of the biggest side effects of taking fertility drugs is the emotional aspect. Women taking fertility drugs often report mood swings as severe as those experienced during pregnancy. This takes a toll on the woman and her partner.

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Fertility Drugs: Femara

by Pattie Hughes

The fertility drug Femara is also known as Letrozole. Originally used in the treatment of breast cancer, the drug was found to be effective for infertility. Initial studies show Femara is more effective than the very popular Clomid. Femara and Clomid have similar results, but work differently.

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Hyperprolactinemia

by Pattie Hughes

Hyperprolactinemia is a disorder which often results in infertility. The disorder is most common among women of child bearing age who have had a baby in the past. Hyperprolactinemia is basically the production of the hormone prolactin in women who are not breastfeeding.

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Fertility Medications: Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG)

by Pattie Hughes

If your doctor prescribes fertility medications, you may be given human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG). This medication is not used alone for the treatment of infertility. HCG is used in the same cycle as other fertility medication injections, such as gonadotropins.

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Mixing and Injecting Fertility Medications

by Pattie Hughes

If you are trying to conceive, your doctor may prescribe injections of fertility medications. These medications are also used in conjunction with infertility treatments such as in vitro fertilization and artificial insemination. The drugs work by stimulating the ovaries to produce more follicles.

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Fertility Medications: Gonadotropins

by Pattie Hughes

Gonadotropins are medications that are used in combination with infertility treatments. They work by stimulating follicle development. This increases the number of follicles that will develop. Gonadotropins are used in nearly every method of infertility treatment.

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Can You Really Get Pregnant After Sterilization?

by Pattie Hughes

Most of us have heard stories about people getting pregnant after undergoing a tubal ligation or vasectomy. How often does this happen? Should you worry about a pregnancy after choosing a permanent method of birth control? In the vast majority of cases, the answer is no, you shouldn't worry.

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