Infertility
Kansas families share infertility struggles, what they wish you knew
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — The path to starting a family is not as straightforward as it sounds: a reported 1 in 8 women struggle with infertility. Those who deal with infertility often face extra challenges, awkward conversations and isolating feelings. Many say they do not share even with family and friends. Infertility can have many …
IVF and Other Reproductive Technologies Do Not Boost Ovarian Cancer Risk
Ever since the introduction of assisted reproductive technology (ART) in the 1980s, medical concerns that it might increase the risk for ovarian cancer have lingered. ART refers to a wide array of treatments and procedures designed to facilitate pregnancy and childbirth, including embryo cryopreservation, intracytoplasmic sperm injection and in vitro fertilization (IVF). Now a new …
Hope and caution during infertility treatment – Harvard Health Blog
Many years ago, I worked for a reproductive endocrinologist who hosted a yearly gathering of former patients. It was there that I encountered a woman holding infant twin daughters. When I congratulated her on her twins, she had these thoughts to share: “I’m a psychiatrist and I hope you’ll pass this on. Please tell people …
New Sperm Technology Helps Couple Struggling With Male Infertility
Katherine and Albert Metz were eager to transition from newlyweds to parents. “We told all our friends last year we want to be pregnant by our one-year anniversary,” Albert said. As the months rolled by, Katherine learned, for her, it likely wouldn’t happen naturally. “We were trying for four, five months. I went to see …
Infertility Cures – Holistic Cures Target the Root Causes
People suffer from infertility due to numerous reasons. Natural infertility cures are quintessential for those who suffer from this issue. Infertility in women can be born out of endometriosis, diminished ovarian reserve, ovulation disorders, and low progesterone levels. There are scheduled drugs and systematic treatments to cure infertility. However, if the cause of infertility is …