Common Fertility Treatments Little Use Aug 12, 2008
One in six couples worldwide experience some form of infertility problem at least once and more couples are seeking assisted reproductive treatment. The British study looked at the third of women for whom doctors cannot pinpoint a cause of infertility. (MEDLINEplus)
HEALTH BLOG: Are fruit drinks or soda worse for diabetics? Aug 11, 2008
For now, infertility specialists often transfer more than one embryo into a woman's womb to increase her chances of having a baby. But sometimes most or all of the embryos implant in the womb, resulting in risky multiple pregnancies. (USA Today -- Life)
Common Infertility Treatments Are Unlikely To Improve Fertility Aug 11, 2008
10, 2008) Long established medical interventions to help couples with infertility problems do not seem to improve fertility, according to a study published on bmj ... One in seven couples in the UK experience infertility ... Unexplained infertility affects a quarter of these couples and common interventions to help them have been used for many years in line with fertility guidelines issued by the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE). (Science Daily)
Dad's View Of Infertility Aug 11, 2008
Infertility: I Wish Someone Would Have Told Me ... Grief is the most selfish of all emotions, and infertility is grief -- a grief that no one else quite understands ... When you are suffering through infertility, every day that you awaken NOT PREGNANT opens a new wound. (NBCSandiego.com, CA)
What's the best way to get pregnant? Aug 11, 2008
A frequent cause of infertility is not making love enough in the middle of the woman's cycle. There's no such thing as too much sex; last year an Australian study found that men with fertility problems could boost their sperm count by having sex every day. (guardian.co.uk)
Cancer patients' suicidal thoughts Aug 11, 2008
Two types of infertility treatment do not significantly help couples with infertility problems to conceive, a new study claims. A leading cancer charity has expressed its disappointment at a preliminary decision to reject four kidney cancer drugs for use within the NHS.. (InTheNews.co.uk)
Fertility study scorns frontline treatments Aug 10, 2008
Ian Sample: Is infertility treatment better than sex ... "A number of treatments have crept into fertility clinics over the years and are now part of our usual repertoire, but as with many things in infertility, most of these have not been properly evaluated," said Bhattacharya ... "Almost all couples with unexplained infertility will have one or both of these treatments, but neither of them is significantly more effective than telling the couple to just go home and get on with it, which is a... (guardian.co.uk)
Vaccinations urged to prevent measles outbreak Aug 10, 2008
Those who have missed the vaccine are also at risk from mumps, which can cause infertility, and rubella, which can lead to pregnant women miscarrying. Dr Emer Coffey, consultant in public health for Liverpool PCT, said: This is a really important new programme to offer MMR vaccination to children who missed their chance to be vaccinated over the last 10 years. (Liverpool Daily Post)
Study Finds Men Adopt At Higher Rates Than Women Aug 10, 2008
A new study finds men are twice as likely to adopt a child then that of a woman in the same age group, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Preventions National Center for Health Statistics (InjuryBoard.com)
Study questions fertility choices Aug 9, 2008
Michael Chapman, the fertility specialist who treated the Jances, said about one-third of patients with unexplained infertility could achieve pregnancy with IUI provided they also received ovarian stimulation ... But it was also quite widely prescribed for unexplained infertility, often by gynaecologists who did not specialise in assisted reproductive technologies and so could not offer patients IVF.. (Sydney Morning Herald)
New Research Questions Use Of Common Fertility Treatmets Aug 9, 2008
These results challenge current practice, as endorsed by a national guideline in the UK," conclude the authors. Tarek El-Toukhy and Yacoub Khalaf (Assisted Conception Unit at Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust) write in an accompanying editorial that: "As a direct result of the lack of evidence, many couples with unexplained infertility endure (and even request) expensive, potentially hazardous, and often unnecessary treatments. " There is a need for high quality clinical trials as well... (Medical News Today)
Common fertility treatments 'no benefit' Aug 9, 2008
Also writing in the BMJ, fertility experts Yacoub Khalaf and Tarek El-Toukhy said: "As a direct result of the lack of evidence, many couples with unexplained infertility endure (and even request) expensive, potentially hazardous, and often unnecessary treatments.". Weather. (Hindu)
Diabetes may cut male fertility Aug 9, 2008
Defective sperm DNA is one cause of male infertility, pregnancy failure and miscarriage but the implications for sperm affected by diabetes is unknown. Writing in Human Reproduction, the team said the findings were worrying given rapidly rising rates of diabetes and more research was needed. (Yahoo News -- Diabetes)
Men More Likely Than Women to Adopt Children Aug 9, 2008
More than one in four women ages 40 to 44 who had ever used infertility services had adopted a child. Never-married adults ages 18 to 44 were significantly less likely to have adopted a child compared to those who were currently married. (MEDLINEplus)
A's snap 10-game skid with 4-2 win over Tigers Aug 9, 2008
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Fertility treatments 'no benefit' Aug 8, 2008
UK guidelines recommend the drug clomid and artificial insemination for couples who have trouble conceiving, despite no known cause for the their infertility ... A third of couples who struggle to get pregnant have unexplained infertility ... In an accompanying article, researchers from the Assisted Conception Unit at Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, said because of the lack of evidence, many couples with unexplained infertility endure "expensive, potentially hazardous, and often... (BBC News)
For mystery infertility, two methods don't help Aug 8, 2008
New study questions value of common infertility techniques ... LONDON - A new study calls into question the use of two common infertility treatments for couples who have unexplained problems having children ... Infertility affects about one in seven couples. (MSNBC -- Health)
Study: Two Popular Fertility Methods Do Not Work Aug 8, 2008
LONDON A new study calls into question the use of two common infertility treatments for couples who have unexplained problems having children ... Infertility affects about one in seven couples ... Bhattacharya said that he and the five study centers no longer offer the two tested treatments for unexplained infertility problems. (Fox News)
Study: Infertility Treatments No Help Aug 8, 2008
Infertility duction Health Center ... Aug. 7, 2008 -- Two common infertility treatments do not improve fertility, according to a study conducted in the U.K. ... They only studied couples with unexplained infertility, only one ofmany reasons for failing to conceive. (WebMD)
When couples have fertility problems Aug 8, 2008
Expert: 40 percent of infertility is due to something wrong with the man ... Here are a few things Madsen said she did right while going through infertility treatments ... Couples often forget that 40 percent of infertility is due to something wrong with the man, according to Sheryl Kingsberg, chief of the division of behavioral medicine at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. (CNN)
Common treatment for infertility ineffective: study Aug 8, 2008
The same study of 580 women in Scotland, all of whom had experienced unexplained infertility for more than two years, also showed that so-called unstimulated intra-uterine insemination (IUI) -- artificial insemination unaccompanied by drugs to trigger egg production -- did not work any better ... A quarter of all infertility cases, which affects one in seven couples, are unexplained ... For the trial, 580 women facing infertility were randomly divided into three groups. (Yahoo News -- Top Stories)
Study: 2 popular fertility treatments don't work Aug 8, 2008
Infertility affects about one in seven couples. Couples were followed for six months between 2001 and 2005. (USA Today -- News)
Food ban questionable Aug 8, 2008
A 2006 review of trans fat studies by the New England Journal of Medicine concluded that there was a strong connection between consumption of trans fats and heart disease, as well as a link to diabetes, obesity, infertility in women and some types of cancer. Doctors say that trans fats are like cigarettes, with no safe level of consumption. (Herald Online, SC -- Opinion)
Two Common Infertility Treatments Don't Work Aug 8, 2008
com Two Common Infertility Treatments Donork ... Two Common Infertility Treatments Donork ... A new study calls into question the use of two common infertility treatments for couples who have unexplained problems having children. (Newsmax)
Clue to cause of womb condition Aug 7, 2008
Endometriosis, which affects around two million women in the UK alone, can cause severe pain, heavy periods and infertility. ENDOMETRIOSIS Uusally diagnosed between the ages of 25 and 40 Most commonly occurs in the fallopian tubes, ovaries, bladder, the bowel, the intestines, the vagina and the rectum Endometriosis cells behave in the same way as those lining the womb, so every month they grow during the menstrual cycle and shed blood Normally before a period, the womb lining thickens, then - if... (BBC News -- Health)
What is Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Aug 7, 2008
Having roots in insulin resistance and hormonal imbalance, PCOS can cause irregular menstrual cycles, obesity, and infertility. When you are diagnosed with PCOS, it is often difficult to understand the full story behind your PCOS infertility until it is broken down into bite sized pieces. (Suite101.com)
State fines CDPHP $600G Aug 7, 2008
HealthNow New York Inc. of Buffalo, parent of BlueShield of Northeastern New York in Colonie, was fined $1 million two weeks ago for denying claims for infertility treatments to members, the state said. Officials say fines have increased since Insurance Superintendent Eric Dinallo began in February 2007. (Albany Times Union)
Possible Cause Of Endometriosis Identified Aug 7, 2008
Endometriosis is also associated with infertility, with 50% of infertile women affected by the condition ... If these cells continue to live and are implanted in the pelvis and abdomen it can cause severe pain and in serious cases can lead to infertility ... 22, 2007) A discovery of immune cells that promote the formation of new blood vessels could lead to new treatments for endometriosis, a painful condition associated with infertility that affects up to 15. (Science Daily)
The new over-the-counter test and cure for chlamydia Aug 7, 2008
This means that they are at huge risk of serious long-term health complications, including infertility and ectopic pregnancy. This move means that symptom free people diagnosed with chlamydia and their partner will be able to get convenient effective treatment from their local pharmacy. (Daily Mail)
Battle over chemical-exposure legislation Aug 6, 2008
But exposure limits aren't set to prevent such long-term impacts as cancer or infertility, she said. Advocates say more safeguards are needed for millions of California workers in industries such as biotechnology, chemicals, printing and automotive repair. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Science)
HEALTH BLOG: Read the latest child wellness tips Aug 5, 2008
In general, babies conceived via IVF are more likely to be premature and small for their gestational age and to die shortly after birth, but Norwegian researchers speculated that that observation might be due to factors related to a couple's infertility problems, not to the procedure itself. They examined the medical records for 2,546 women who had conceived babies both naturally and by IVF and found the method of conception made no difference in the risks of prematurity, low birth weight or... (USA Today -- Money)
What do women want and need? Aug 5, 2008
Heart attacks, infertility and an aggressive increase in breast cancer tell their own story. Interview any woman and her favourite refrain when asked about time for herself or the pursuit of her own passions, relative to the care of others, will be guilt, guilt, guilt. (Business Report, South Africa)
IVF dangers may be overblown Aug 4, 2008
INFERTILITY We are often willing to blame technology for our medical misfortunes, but in the case of infertility, the body itself may be the source of trouble ... Now, a study led by Dr. Liv Bente Romundstad from St. Olavs University Hospital in Norway concludes that the increased risk may be due to the underlying causes of infertility rather than the in vitro fertilization procedure itself ... BOTTOM LINE: "The adverse outcomes [of IVF] seem to be caused by factors leading to or related to... (Boston Globe)
Fertility Surgeries for Women Aug 3, 2008
Four Surgeries for Resolving Infertility in Women. If your OB/GYN or RE needs a closer look, or needs to take a more hands on approach, it's likely he'll use one of these procedures to help you find your fertility. (Suite101.com)
Infertility Surgeries for Men Aug 3, 2008
Common Surgeries for Male Factor Infertility. Male factor infertility can sometimes be resolved by one of these procedures ... Varicocelectomy, sperm harvesting, and vasovasostomy are the most common surgical procedures for male infertility. (Suite101.com)
Bacterial Vaginosis and HIV Infecti... Aug 3, 2008
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease wherein the womb and fallopian tubes (tubes that carry eggs from the ovaries to the uterus) are infected, in turn raising the risk of infertility and ectopic pregnancy. Ectopic pregnancy is a life-threatening condition in which a fertilized egg grows outside the uterus. (Suite101.com)
IVF 'not reason for birth risks' Aug 1, 2008
She added that more research was needed to better understand the reasons behind infertility which may lead to problems during pregnancy and birth ... " Dr Allan Pacey, senior lecturer at the University of Sheffield and secretary of the British Fertility Society, said some studies had shown an increased risk associated with some assisted reproductive techniques . "What has been unclear is whether this was because of the underlying infertility of the parents or because of the laboratory procedures... (BBC News -- Health)
LETTERS: NCT, July 31, 2008 Aug 1, 2008
Birth control pills are used to control the condition, which can lead to infertility if not controlled. At last check, it affects almost half of all women of child bearing age. (North County Times)
U of L gets $10.3 million grant for Birth Defects Center Aug 1, 2008
The research being conducted by COBRE-funded scientists at the center focuses on medical concerns such as unlocking the mechanisms behind infertility and birth defects, spinal cord abnormalities, cleft palate and mental and physical defects related to smoking, according to a news release. A separate NIH grant of $1. (Louisville Business First, KY)
Proposal stirs debate on rights, religion Jul 31, 2008
Since a copy of the document leaked earlier this month, outside advocates and scientists have voiced growing alarm that the regulation could inhibit research in areas including stem cells, infertility, and even such unrelated fields as cancer. Dozens of members of Congress have sent letters of protest to Health and Human Services Secretary Mike Leavitt, as have scores of major medical and health groups that say their supporters have sent Congress, the White House and HHS thousands of letters... (Boston Globe)
Bush threatening access to birth control? Jul 31, 2008
Since a copy of the document leaked earlier this month, outside advocates and scientists have voiced growing alarm that the regulation could inhibit research in areas including stem cells, infertility and even such unrelated fields as cancer. Click for related content. (MSNBC -- Health)
Newsweek: Survive cancer, have a baby Jul 31, 2008
Comment: Infertility is a disease, not a choice, especially infertility as the result of chemotherapy. Oncologists are not trying to sterilize their patients, they're trying to save their lives. (MSNBC -- Health)
Fertility: Newly Discovered Proteins In Seminal Fluid Transferred During Mating May Affect Odds Of Producing Offspring Jul 31, 2008
The Swanson lab looks at how changes in these proteins may lead to male/female mismatches and infertility from incompatibility, analogous to rejecting an organ transplant ... How does knowledge about fruit fly seminal fluid proteins help improve understanding of fertility and infertility in other living things or in human couples. (Science Daily)
Scientists Announce Mouse Sperm Cryopreservation Breakthrough Jul 31, 2008
6 million couples have been treated for infertility with about 40 percent of those cases thought to be due to male infertility. Now, a study published in the August 22. (Science Daily)
Assisted Fertilization Risks May Be Due to Infertility Jul 31, 2008
THURSDAY, July 31 (HealthDay News) -- The increased risk of poor health outcomes among single infants conceived through assisted fertilization (AF) may be due to causes of infertility rather than the procedure itself, say Norwegian researchers ... "The adverse outcomes of assisted fertilization that we noted compared with those in the general population could therefore be attributable to the factors leading to infertility, rather than to factors related to the reproductive technology." ... In an... (Health-Finder)
Fertility diet - influence of diet on fertility often overlooked Jul 30, 2008
There is research which shows that alcohol and smoking can affect fertility and recent studies have found a link between eating soy products and infertility in obese men - there is also research linking peas and rhubarb to infertility. Ms Dobbyn's recommended fertility diet goes beyond this however as by three months couples will have given up all meat, sugar and dairy products and have a limited consumption of eggs and fruit juices. (News-Medical.net)
The New Embryo Capsule Treatment Jul 30, 2008
This is done in male factor infertility cases where the man may have a low sperm count or poor motility, or if the egg's zona cannot be penetrated by the sperm. All cases requiring ICSI would need an IVF laboratory to perform the treatment. (Suite101.com)
Serious STD cases double in a decade Jul 30, 2008
She said: "A disease such as syphilis, which was all but wiped out, is showing frightening signs of a comeback, whereas cases of chlamydia have simply sky-rocketed in the past decade. "One of the most worrying concerns is that chlamydia is mainly symptom-less and can lead to infertility. " Although the rise is partly attributed to increases awareness, the overall workload at Scotland's genito-urinary medicine clinics increased by 13 per cent in 2007. Catherine Murphy, policy officer for sexual... (Telegraph.co.uk)
Booze, caffeine liquid contraceptives Jul 29, 2008
Peas and rhubarb were also banned following studies linking them to infertility. By month two, couples should have given up all meat and cut out sugar and dairy. (NEWS.com.au)
In Vitro Could Be The Answer For One In Ten Couples Worldwide Jul 28, 2008
The assisted reproductive technology is a known efficient treatment for many cases of infertility that seem hopeless ... According to WHO estimations, over 80 million people worldwide are affected by infertility, while one in ten couples experience primary or secondary infertility, most of them in developing countries, where assisted reproductive technology services are not available. (eFluxMedia)
Soy Foods, Sperm Concentration Link? Jul 28, 2008
Infertility duction Health Center ... 1 2 3 4 5 6 Related to Infertility & Reproduction ... Common Treatments for Infertility. (WebMD)
Little Evidence That Treating Varicoceles In Men Boosts Pregnancy Rates Jul 28, 2008
However, a U.S. commentator questions the review s study selection and the way it defines infertility ... Varicoceles occur in 15 percent of all men, and in nearly 40 percent of men undergoing infertility treatment ... Using the more stringent guideline criteria for infertility makes a difference, Marmar said. (Science Daily)
DNA testing points to elk as likely source of brucellosis (42) Jul 28, 2008
Brucellosis is a bacterial disease that causes pregnant cows to abort, and also causes decreased milk production, weight loss, infertility and lameness. A zoonotic disease, it can be passed to humans through unpasteurized dairy products and contact with birthing fluids from an infected animal. (Great Falls Prairie Star, MT)
Father-In-Law Eager To Have Grandson Needs Reality Check - 7/28/2008 Jul 28, 2008
I was honest with him about my infertility, and it made no difference to him. The problem is my father-in-law. (FOX23.com, OK)
Q&A: Trans fat Jul 28, 2008
It can promote inflammation that is implicated in many chronic diseases such as heart disease, heart attacks, diabetes and other chronic diseases such as infertility. Recent studies have shown trans fat may also hurt learning ability and memory. (Food Consumer)
California Bans Restaurants From Using Trans Fats Jul 27, 2008
Studies also have linked trans fats to diabetes, obesity, infertility in women and some types of cancer. The California Restaurant Association opposed the bill. (Law.com)
The Soy-Sperm Connection Jul 27, 2008
According to new research, many men who suffer from infertility due to a problem with varicoceles can now be effectively treated with a.. Allie Montgomery, July 26, 2008. (HealthNews)
* Poland rejects plan to determine cause of Chopins death Jul 27, 2008
Cystic fibrosis, an incurable genetic disease and the scientists who want to examine the heart say many of Chopins symptoms match that illness, including respiratory infections, recurrent fevers, delayed puberty and infertility. A spokeswoman for the Culture Ministry, Iwona Radziszewska, said on Thursday that ministry officials consulted experts and decided that this was neither the time to give approval, nor was it justified by the potential knowledge to be gained. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Test Tube Babies: Debate Still Rages 30 Years Later Jul 27, 2008
Dr. Zev Rosenwaks, director for the Center for Reproductive Medicine and Infertility at Cornell University, says the number of patients coming in and asking for PGD is increasing every year. "We believe that medicine in general is an endeavor, is a discipline, that in effect aims at relieving pain and suffering and we look at PGD as another form of medicine which allows us to remove a major disease from a given family," Rosenwaks said. (ABC News)
Cut to fertility services 'cruel' Jul 26, 2008
Claire Brown, of Infertility Network UK, said she was "horrified". She added: "I think many people underestimate the emotional and physical impact of infertility. "This is an illness and its deserving of investigation and diagnosis - and it's just too cruel for words ... " Leaked document Fertility treatment has been in the spotlight on the 30th anniversary of the birth of the first IVF baby, Louise Brown, in Greater Manchester on July 25, 1978. Despite the Nice guidelines, only nine out of 151... (BBC News)
Jolie, Pitt twins made in vitro? Jul 26, 2008
The couple who welcomed Knox Leon and Vivienne Marcheline into the world on July 12 were reportedly so desperate to add to their ever-expanding brood they turned to IVF infertility treatment in a bid to conceive. A source close to the couple told Us Weekly magazine: They conceived through in vitro fertilisation. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Michael Savage, at Odds With the Science Jul 26, 2008
A Fix for One Cause of Male Infertility. Reader Comments. (U.S. News & World Report)
Sperm Counts Drop When Soy Intake Rises Jul 26, 2008
Soy Foods May Lower Sperm Counts - Health News Story - KPRC Houston. Marketplace+++Extras++Site ToolsKPRC Local 2. (Click2Houston, TX)
Diabetes may cut male fertility Jul 26, 2008
Defective sperm DNA is one cause of male infertility, pregnancy failure and miscarriage but the implications for sperm affected by diabetes is unknown. Writing in Human Reproduction, the team said the findings were worrying given rapidly rising rates of diabetes and more research was needed. (Yahoo News -- Diabetes)
NYU Langone Medical Center's tip sheet to the International Conference on Alzheimer's Disease 2008 Jul 26, 2008
NYU Langone Medical Center is internationally renowned for excellence in areas such as cardiovascular disease, pediatrics, skin care, neurosurgery, urology, cancer care, rehabilitation, plastic surgery, minimally invasive surgery, transplant surgery, infertility, women's health and day surgery. . (EurekAlert!)
