Extractions: Fertility Over the past twenty years, fertility problems have increased dramatically. At least 25 percent of couples planning a baby will have trouble conceiving, and more and more couples are turning to fertility treatments to help them have a family. What is the cause? From a medical point of view, infertility is believed to be caused by the following factors, and in these proportions. Problem Percentage of cases: Ovulatory failure (including Polycystic Ovary Syndrome) Tubal damage Endometriosis Male problems Unexplained If the mathematics don't add up, it's because many couples experience more than one problem when trying to conceive: for example, you may suffer from endometriosis, but your partner may also have a low sperm count.
Management Of Male Infertility Management of Male infertility. Sergio G. Moreira, Jr., MD. The most important part of the management of male infertility is the correct diagnosis. http://www.duj.com/Article/Moreira.html
Extractions: E-Mail: larryl@bcm.tmc.edu General Considerations While 85% of couples are able to conceive after one year of protected intercourse, approximately 15% of couples are unable to initiate a pregnancy without some form of assistance or therapy. These patients are said to be "primarily infertile." In approximately one-third of these couples, a male factor appears to be singularly responsible, and in an additional 20% both a male and a female factor can be identified. Therefore, a male factor is at least partly responsible for difficulties in conception in roughly 50% of these couples. It has been shown that the longer a couple remains subfertile, the worse their chance for an effective cure. In addition, many couples experience significant apprehension and anxiety after only a few months of failure to conceive. For these reasons, unduly prolonged unprotected intercourse should not be advocated before workup of the male is instituted. Although it has often been recommended that clinical evaluation be delayed until 12 months of unprotected intercourse has passed, we believe that the initial screening of the male should be considered whenever the patient presents with the chief complaint of infertility. This initial evaluation, however, should be rapid, noninvasive, and cost-effective. The most important part of the management of male infertility is the correct diagnosis. The use of standard techniques for evaluating medical problems in general, such as complete history, physical examination, and laboratory tests is essential for this purpose.
The Andrology Lab At University Hospital, SUNY Stony Brook, New York A site providing patientoriented information about causes and treatments of infertility and recurrent miscarriage. Links are provided for patient recourses and support. http://www.stonybrookhospital.com/fertilityresults/andrology.html
Extractions: Semen Cryopreservation: In cases where one's work schedule makes it difficult for the male partner to be available for artificial insemination, semen of good quality can be frozen and stored for up to 6 months. It can then be available as a back-up for intrauterine insemination, at the time of ovulation. The Andrology Lab is registered under CLIA and the New York State Department of Health. All tests are performed following guidelines established by the World Health Organization, in the WHO Laboratory Manual for the Examination of Human Semen and Sperm-Cervical Mucus Interaction
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Ectopic Pregnancy Causes and treatment of ectopic tubal pregnancy and tubal infertility issues. Ultrasound images. http://www.advancedfertility.com/ectopic.htm
Extractions: Tubal pregnancy Ultrasound image of ectopic pregnancy Ultrasound showing uterus and tubal pregnancy Same image. Uterus outlined in red, uterine lining in green, ectopic pregnancy yellow. Fluid in uterus at blue circle - sometimes called a "pseudosac" Same case as above. Detailed view of ectopic. Same image. Tubal pregnancy circled in red, 4.5 mm fetal pole (between cursors) in green, pregnancy yolk sac blue. Laparoscopy images of ectopic pregnancies Background Definition of ectopic: Pregnancy in which the fertilized ovum implants on any tissue other than the endometrial lining of the uterus. 95% occur in the tube. 1.5% are abdominal, 0.5% are ovarian and 0.03% are cervical. The death rate is about 1 per 2000 ectopics in this country. About 40-50 women die each year from ectopic pregnancy in the U.S. There has been a large drop in the death/ectopic rate since 1970. In other words, it is much safer to have an ectopic than it was in 1970. Risk factors for ectopic pregnancy Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) Rate of ectopic pregnancy in women with previous known PID is increased 6-10 times higher than in women with no previous history of PID.
Infertility And The Adoption Journey These articles by experts and adoptive parents bridge the gap from infertility to adoption. infertility and the Adoption Journey. http://www.comeunity.com/adoption/infertility/
CORD - Banking For Life A cryobank offering cryopreservation of umbilical cord blood, semen banking, and male infertility testing. In Middletown, NY. http://www.cordbloodforlife.com
Extractions: Our mission is to provide expectant parents and medical professionals with the highest possible standard in umbilical cord blood storage. At CORD, we understand the tremendous life saving potential of collecting umbilical cord blood. We are a unique, full service cryobank facility absolutely committed to excellence and confidentiality. Founded, owned, and operated by a group of Board Certified physicians, CORD provides a staff and facility second to none. Many expectant parents who have become aware of the immense value of cord blood stem cells have elected to bank their children's umbilical cord blood with us. To help everyone save for the future, we now offer a variety of payment options . Storage in our state-of-the-art facility is easy and affordable and could save your baby's life. Please take a few moments to learn more about CORD by clicking on the navigation buttons to the left. Sign up today, you could be saving the life of someone you love
Extractions: (advertisement) Home Specialties Resource Centers CME ... Patient Education Articles Images CME Patient Education Advanced Search Consumer Health Link to this site Back to: eMedicine Specialties Medicine, Ob/Gyn, Psychiatry, and Surgery Urology Last Updated: December 8, 2003 Rate this Article Email to a Colleague Synonyms and related keywords: ejaculate volume, sperm concentration, oligospermia, too few sperm, low sperm count, azoospermia, no sperm in the ejaculate, sperm motility, sperm morphology, gonad, testis, testes, testicles, fertilization AUTHOR INFORMATION Section 1 of 11 Author Information Introduction Clinical Differentials ... Bibliography Author: Jonathan Rubenstein, MD , Staff Physician, Department of Urology, Northwestern University Medical School Coauthor(s): Robert E Brannigan, MD , Assistant Professor, Department of Urology, Northwestern Memorial Hospital Jonathan Rubenstein, MD, is a member of the following medical societies: American Urological Association Editor(s): Daniel B Rukstalis, MD
Miscarriage: Pregnancy Loss Information, products and resources dealing with miscarriage, pregnancy loss, stillbirth, sudden infant death syndrome and infertility. http://www.babylosskit.com
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Causes Of Infertility Causes of infertility links. Advanced Fertility Center of Chicago, an IVF and infertility specialist clinic located in Gurnee, Illinois. http://www.advancedfertility.com/causes.htm
Ovarian Cysts Articles describing ovarian cysts, polycystic ovary syndrome, ovarian cancer, infertility, miscarriage, glycemic index, hirsutism, PCOS drugs, and related research. Free email newsletter and archive. http://www.ovarian-cysts-pcos.com
Extractions: that can help you to Regulate your periods Enhance your fertility Diminish risk of miscarriage Relieve depression Lose excess fat and gain toned muscle Enjoy increased energy on a consistent basis Clear up acne Decrease unwanted hair growth Normalize skin tone and texture Minimize heart disease and diabetes risk Lessen the need for expensive medications Reduce need for ovarian surgery or hysterectomy. Hello, my name is Nancy Dunne, N.D. Im a licensed primary care physician in the state of Montana. My specialty is the use of natural medicine to improve the health of my patients. Over the past few years, PCOS and ovarian cysts have become especially relevant to me. My 20-year-old daughter's menstrual difficulties and persistent acne have been diagnosed as aspects of PCOS. This disturbing discovery galvanized me to do research in order to create a safe, effective treatment plan for her. The success weve had with her treatment has been so exciting, and my research has so fascinated me, that Im now reaching out to other women. I want to share my experiences treating PCOS and its accompanying difficulties by using natural therapies. Most chronic health problems, including PCOS and ovarian cysts, result from complex combinations of inherited genetic susceptibility and controllable environmental factors including biochemical, nutritional, behavioral and psychological factors.
Extractions: A Mind/Body Approach to Help Women Cope with Infertility and Enhance Fertility Are you currently experiencing any of the following problems? Trouble sleeping (difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking up in the wee hours); increased or decreased appetite; neck or shoulder pain; headaches, stomach aches or pains; anxiety; tearfulness; frustration; anger; isolation; or confusion. While not unusual, these symptoms may be creating less than optimal conditions for conception. The Infertility Program The Behavioral Management Infertility Program brings training received at the Mind/Body Medical Institute (MBMI) located at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (associated with Harvard Medical School) to Westchester, New York. Individuals who have gone through the Mind/Body Medical Institute infertility program have consistently reported significant improvements in depression, anxiety, anger, confusion and fatigue following completion of the program. Approximately 44% of the participants conceive within six months of completing the MBMI program. The relationship between participation in the program and subsequent conception and pregnancy is not fully understood.
Extractions: AllRefer Channels :: Yellow Pages Reference Health Home ... Contact Us Quick Jump ADD/ADHD Allergies Alzheimer's Disease Arthritis Asthma Back Pain Breast Cancer Cancer Colon Cancer Depression Diabetes Gallbladder Disease Heart Attack Hepatitis High Cholesterol HIV/AIDS Hypertension Lung Cancer Menopause Migraines/Headaches Osteoporosis Pneumonia Prostate Cancer SARS Stroke Urinary Tract Infection 1600+ More Conditions Alternative Medicine Health News Symptoms Guide Special Topics ... Medical Encyclopedia Sperm Primary infertility is the term used to describe a couple that has never been able to conceive a pregnancy, after a minimum of 1 year of attempting to do so through unprotected intercourse. Secondary infertility is the term used to describe couples who have previously been pregnant at least once, but have not been able to achieve another pregnancy. Causes of infertility include a wide range of physical as well as emotional factors. Approximately 30% to 40% of all infertility is due to a "male" factor, such as
Welcome To UIC Andrology (Male Infertility/Sperm Bank) Laboratory Home Page The University Andrology Laboratory provides physicians and their patients with all forms of male infertility testing, as well as operating a patient sperm banking program, a direct/known donor banking program and a donor sperm program. http://www.uic.edu/com/mcsr/androlab/welcome.htm
Extractions: ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY ANDROLOGY LABORATORY The University Andrology Laboratory provides physicians and their patients with all forms of male infertility testing , as well as operating a Patient Sperm Banking Program , a Direct / Known Donor Banking Program and a Donor Sperm Program . This full-service facility is dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of the infertile male using the highest standard of quality of care. Patients can either visit the main laboratory facility on the UIC Medical Center campus or visit our satellite laboratory in downtown Chicago (the Loop). Now available through the Andrology Laboratory is the OverNite Male TM Program . The OverNite Male TM Program is particularly convenient for patients who are unable to make a personal visit to one of our laboratories to produce a sample. Patients can now produce a sample in the privacy of their own home from any location in the U.S.A. and sent it via Federal Express directly to our laboratory. In-patients can also take advantage of the OverNite Male TM Program during their hospital stay.
Infertility infertility. What is it? infertility tubes. Both GIFT and ZIFT seem to have higher success rates than IVF. Physician s Who Treat infertility. http://www.hmc.psu.edu/healthinfo/i/infertility.htm
