by Jennifer Redmond, Editor-in-Chief, Mar. 9, 2010 – According to new research, women who conceive a single pregnancy with IVF/ICSI are at an increased risk of stillbirth. The study published in Human Reproduction in February…
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Friends & Family: Whom and What to Tell About Your Infertility
Family and friends can be the best and the worst sources of support. You may hate that some people find and propose answers or solutions for your infertility. On the other hand, some friends or family may be so uncomfortable…
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Genetic Testing: Getting Started at Home
by Jennifer Redmond, Editor-in-Chief, March 4, 2010 – At risk populations are routinely tested for recessive diseases — those passed on when both parents carry the gene — such as Sickle Cell, Tay-Sachs and Cystic Fibrosis. …
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Fertility Authority Celebrates One Year Anniversary!
FertilityAuthority.com launched February 29, 2009 to provide patients a one-stop, unbiased solution to all of their fertility questions. Today, just one year later, we celebrate becoming a recognized leader in the industry, and…
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FertilityAuthority Launches Premium Business Services Unit to Help Fertility Specialists with Digital Media Marketing Solutions
New York, NY: February 25, 2010 – Now that 61% of adults search for health information online, it is more important than ever for health care providers to have well designed websites and a clear online marketing strategy. …
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It’s Not About Getting Pregnant, It’s About Becoming a Mom
by Dena Fischer, Feb. 20, 2010 – I know how you’re feeling right now? I was there. Maybe my situation wasn’t exactly like yours. As you know, I had my boys with the help of an egg donor and a surrogate, so I probably wasn’t…
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Fertility-Related Businesses Help Haiti
by Jennifer Redmond, Editor-in-Chief, Feb. 18, 2010 The earthquake that struck Haiti on January 12 claimed 230,000 lives and, according to the Red Cross, approximately 270,000 Haitians are living in makeshift shelters while…
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What Blood Tests Can Tell You About Infertility
If you are unable to become pregnant after one year of unprotected intercourse, or six months if you are a woman over 35, you and your partner should have a full physical and medical evaluation. Several blood tests are available…
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The Male Fertility Workup
Male infertility is a lot more common than many believe. According to the American Society of Reproductive Medicine, infertility affects men and women equally. If your female partner is under the age of 35 and you have been…
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Male Fertility: Collecting a Semen Sample
It’s okay to feel a bit uncomfortable about collecting a semen sample for sperm analysis. By and large, men describe the experience as awkward and embarrassing. The conditions can be less than ideal: you’re performing …