Category: Education & Awareness
Defining Infertility
Infertility is defined as the inability to conceive after 12 months of unprotected intercourse. For …
April 8, 2019
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The Effects of the Zika Virus on Women Trying to Conceive
The Zika virus is reported to have first been discovered in humans in 1952 in Uganda. The virus is …
February 18, 2019
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Health Concerns Facing African-American Women
Our health is determined by many factors, including biology, genetics, culture, behavior, and access to care. Often, different groups of people have different health considerations and risks.
February 4, 2019
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The Truth about Taking Antidepressants during IVF
Since the first IVF success in the late 1970s, in vitro fertilization (IVF) has changed society’s …
December 17, 2018
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Understanding IVF Success Rates
As you begin your fertility journey, it is helpful to know the success rates of reproductive …
November 5, 2018
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Fertility Preservation: Options for Women Who are at Risk for Hereditary Ovarian Cancer
Approximately 5 to 15 percent of ovarian cancers can be attributed to hereditary cancer syndromes, which most commonly include the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes. Knowing if you have an inherited risk for cancer can be a useful tool in prevention, risk reduction, and fertility preservation.
September 17, 2018
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