Reproductive Health Blog | New York, NY
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ALL THE LATEST NEWS ABOUT GLP-1s AND FERTILITY
A recent article in Medscape Medical News asked a question we asked in the VOICE months ago: “Are GLP- 1s the newest fertility treatments?"
DO WE FINALLY HAVE A REAL REVERSIBLE MALE CONTRACEPTIVE?
What is it and how does it work?
Energy Production During Pregnancy Is Vastly Underestimated
THE ENERGY IT TAKES TO MAKE A BABY HAS BEEN VASTLY UNDERESTIMATED – no wonder pregnant women are always tired
FREE VIRTUAL EVENT: Egg Freezing 101 Webinar
Egg Freezing 101: Free Webinar with Sonia Gayete, PHD, Fertility Expert
CHANGES IN HOW “STEM CELL CLINICS” ARE REGULATED BY THE FDA & INFERTILITY
CHANGES IN HOW “STEM CELL CLINICS” ARE REGULATED BY THE FDA - and how that pertains to the infertility field
What keeps eggs in good shape as women age
In this article the author offers a state-of-the-art update on our now greatly improved understanding of oocyte aging.
UNLOCKING FERTILITY: How lifestyle choices can affect your fertility
This article explores critical components of lifestyle contributions, providing a better understanding of how lifestyle impacts fertility.
Multiple Class Action Lawsuits Allege Consumers were Misled About PGT-A Testing
A consortium of law firms announced the filing of several nationwide class action lawsuits accusing genetic testing companies of misleading consumers
Myo-Inositol Fertility Benefits:
Myo-inositol is often used to improve egg quality in IVF
PCOS' Effects on Egg Quality Are Age-dependent
The pearl-like appearance of follicles is one of the few PCOS characteristics common to both classical and lean PCOS phenotypes.
How To Test For Chemical Pregnancies
A chemical pregnancy is first suspected if the hCG level on the first pregnancy test is positive but too low.
Is It Worthwhile Trying to Reduce FSH Levels?
In an overwhelming majority of cases it is not worthwhile to attempt to reduce FSH levels.
Causes of Early Miscarriages at 6-8 Weeks
Early miscarriages at 6-8 weeks have different causes than miscarriages that happen later in the pregnancy.
Update on Human Growth Hormone (HGH) Use in Female Fertility
HGH (human growth hormone) may have beneficial effects on egg quality and quantity, but not many well-conducted studies exist.
What Are The Side Effects of DHEA?
A worldwide survey of IVF centers revealed that approximately half were supplementing selected patients with dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA)
What is a Chemical Pregnancy?
A chemical pregnancy is nothing but a very early spontaneous miscarriage
What Is New With The Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)?
PCOS is a widely known and extensively studied medical diagnosis
Who Is Myo-Inositol For? And Who Should Stay Away From It?
Many brands of myo-inositol are on the market, some marketed specifically for female fertility.
Egg Donor Compensation at CHR
CHR's egg donor compensation structure was developed based on two developments.
Information for Canadian Recipients
"CHR is a fast, anonymous alternative to donor IVF in Canada." - Dr. Norbert Gleicher