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Amazing Creations Launches Conception Curve ‘Fertility Pillow’ on to UK Market and Helps Mums to Be
(PRWEB) April 21, 2006
According to experts such as Dr Ruth Westheimer, conception rates can be improved by the woman lying on her back with her pelvis titled upwards for 20-30 minutes following ejaculation. The Conception Curve Positioning Pillow (™) is the only post-coital positioning device contoured to support a woman’s hips, thighs and buttocks as gravity helps nature take its course. Easy to use, the pillow can be aligned comfortably under the buttocks so the aspiring mum is in the optimum position to achieve a pregnancy – without the need for artificial methods.
With durability in mind, the Conception Curve comes with a removable, machine washable, satin-soft waterproof cover and is lined using a water resistant material which means it can easily be wiped clean. It is highly portable with handles on either side.
Costing just £39.95, the Conception Curve offers great value for money as it has multiple uses after conception – for example, as a foot rest. Doctors recommend pregnant women put their feet up every day (higher than their heart) to prevent varicose veins and swollen ankles. The pillow can also be used as a back support for breast feeding, when reading a bedtime story to the little one, or as an ideal companion for watching TV, chatting on the phone or working in bed.
Caroline Coughlan, managing director of Amazing Creations, came across the product after trying for her last baby in 2005. She says: “I was trying to conceive for 13 months, so I know how stressful this process can be. I was surprised that hardly any products are available to help women conceive naturally. I discovered the Conception Curve a month after I became pregnant and thought it was a godsend for mums to be.”
The Conception Curve is endorsed by fertility specialist, Dr. Christopher D. Williams. He says: “It stimulates what I do in my office after a woman has undergone artificial insemination. I normally raise the hips and allow the woman to rest for 20 minutes in that position.” The Conception Curve is also a winner of the Orca “best products” media guide.
Besides selling the Conception Curve, Amazing Creations also distributes Swaddleaze – a baby sleeping bag and swaddle duo chosen by celebrities.
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How to Increase Fertility – Pregnancy Tips
Posted by: | CommentsHaving children is one of the most anticipated moments for most couples. There are many hard times and difficulties related to giving birth but most women look forward to this time in their life. It is a significant part of womanhood.
Fertility problems is one of the difficulties that some women face when trying to become pregnant. This is a big problem that needs expensive consultations and fertility treatments from reproductive specialists. These treatments can also pose health hazards and adverse effects aside from being costly.
However, there are natural ways of how to increase fertility that can be tried first. These ways of how to increase fertility naturally have helped numerous couples in conceiving.
What is Fertility?
Before looking into the natural methods of how to increase fertility, it is important to understand the definition of fertility. Fertility basically refers to the ability to have children. Many factors significantly affect the fertility of a man or woman. The overall health of a person plays a very important part in the fertility of a person. About 1 in 5 couples have problems in conceiving because of the prevalence of an unhealthy lifestyle these days; people exercise less and eat more unhealthy food.
Increasing Fertility the Natural Way
For a woman, it is important to take note of your menstrual cycle so you can determine the time of your period when you’re most fertile. This is the time when you’re ovulating and this is the most ideal time for intercourse. The chances of conceiving are significantly higher during this period.
Some signs that a woman is ovulating are an increase in cervical mucus and rise in basal body temperature. It is important to make a fertility calendar so you can have a guide of when you’re ovulating. For women with a complicated menstrual period, fertility tools and ovulation prediction kits are available in pharmacies.
Sex position can also increase the chances of becoming pregnant. Some positions that allow semen to leak out of a woman’s body should be avoided. Sitting, standing and female on top position enables gravity to make the semen flow out from the woman’s vagina. The best position for conceiving is the missionary style because this will deposit sperm near the cervix.
Diet is a very significant factor in how to increase fertility. Women who have a normal bodyweight are more fertile because they usually have normal sex hormone levels. Overweight and underweight women who have higher or lower than normal sex hormone levels have a difficult time conceiving. Vitamin supplements specific to increasing fertility are available in pharmacies.
Some food and drinks that contain chemicals, caffeine and alcohol should be eliminated from the diet because these are known to significantly reduce fertility.
Moderate exercise is also advisable because this will help you have a normal bodyweight and regulate hormone levels. Avoid very strenuous workouts because this can decrease fertility.
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Healthy Eating Diet For Healthy pregnancy And Fertility
Posted by: | CommentsThere are several factors that can increase the chances of getting pregnant. However, the simplest and easiest way is choosing a healthy daily diet. Nutrients and vitamins present in the food are very useful in boosting the fertility rate, which automatically translates into greater chances of pregnancy.
Healthy diet for pregnancy is essential not only to boost fertility and reduce the risk for pregnancy-related problems but also for the overall health of a woman as well.
The following are essential nutrients and vitamins that can definitely help a woman increase her chances of pregnancy
Proteins from vegetables
Although protein is highly available in red meat, better and healthier alternative for protein source are found in vegetables. Beans, lentils, and legumes are a great source of protein, as well as spinach.
Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates still play an important role in the balanced diet as it provides the much-needed energy for daily activities. However, do away with refined sugar, white rice, white bread, and other processed sources. Better substitutions for these are brown sugar, brown rice, and whole grain bread. Switching to less processed alternatives can have a significant effect in the diet.
Fats from Dairy Products
Full-fat dairy foods help women increase fertility rate. Ice cream can help in the ovulation process. However, they should also monitor their intake as they may also acquire fats from other sources.
Multivitamins
These supplements help women on fertility issues. But before rushing to the drugstore to get one, they should always seek a physician for advice to which multivitamins they should take.
Iron
Foods with high levels of iron can help prevent fertility-related problems. Furthermore, iron is needed to maintain healthy supply of blood to the fetus, making it essential part of pregnancy diets. Good sources of iron include green vegetables, beans, lean meat, and poultry products. Protein sources, such as meat and poultry, help maintain healthy level of iron.
Calcium and Vitamin D
Foods containing high levels of these nutrients should always be a part of pregnancy diets as it helps with the development of the baby’s bones and teeth. Milk and vegetables are very good sources of calcium and vitamin D.
Folic Acid
Folic acid is necessary as it helps on the production of a woman’s sex hormones and increase fertility rate. Good sources include citrus fruits.
Monounsaturated Fats
While Trans fats, which are commonly known on food labels as types of hydrogenated oils, are bad for people’s health, not every fat is bad. Monounsaturated fats, like olive oil, helpful to relieving fertility problems.
Omega-3
Omega-3 doesn’t only boosts fertility but also greatly improves heart condition, thus it is an essential part of pregnancy diet. This highly important nutrient is commonly found in fish.Flax seeds are also good source of omega-3.
However, healthy pregnancy diet should be maintained along with the avoidance of unhealthy foods and vices to effectively live a healthy lifestyle. The following should be avoided.
Alcohol – It can greatly reduce a woman’s fertility rate, as well as pregnancy-related problems.
Cigarettes – this should definitely be avoided. Cigarette smoking has always been linked with birth-related physical defects, as well as other health problems.
Caffeine – as with alcohol, it also reduces the chances of pregnancy. Avoid high-caffeine beverages like coffee, tea, and tea, and foods like chocolate.
Processed foods – These contain chemicals, preservatives, trans fats, and other unhealthy substances that can affect fertility rate. Processed foods include canned goods and foods coming from fast food chains.
Fish with high mercury content- Mercury can cause pregnancy-related issues such as birth defects. Avoid king mackerel, swordfish, shark, and tilefish, as these fishes are known to have high levels of mercury.
There are also specific diet programs for different kinds of lifestyle. However, before taking a specific program, a woman should consult a nutritionist first to help guide her on the proper diet.
Healthy pregnancy and diet should always come together. To put it simply: the healthier the foods in the diet, the better the chances of getting pregnant and having healthier pregnancy. Combined with proper exercise and avoidance to vices, a healthy diet will definitely yield great and satisfying results.
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New Hope for Ovarian Cancer Patients Seeking Motherhood After Treatment: NY Methodist Experts Discuss Recent Research and Novel Techniques to Help Preserve Fertility
Brooklyn, NY (PRWEB) September 5, 2007
Ovarian cancer has a well-deserved reputation as one of oncology’s most devastating diagnoses on several fronts; the disease is challenging to diagnose, difficult to treat, and – until recently – eradicating the cancer also severely limited the patient’s chances of becoming pregnant after treatment. However, recent research has uncovered a number of novel techniques that can be used to spare fertility options for younger women with ovarian cancer.
“While the majority of ovarian cancer cases occur in patients over the age of 50, we are seeing more and more women in their 30s and 40s being diagnosed with the disease,” explains Dr. Katherine Economos, Clinical Associate Professor of Obstetrics & Gynecology at Weill Medical College of Cornell University and Director of the Division of Gynecologic Oncology at New York Methodist Hospital. “Of course, their first concern is for successful treatment of their cancer,” she adds, “But these patients also want viable options for resuming their lives after treatment, and for many this means the chance to have a baby.”
Dr. Economos notes that, although ovarian cancer is often caught in its later stages in general, nearly half of all younger women with ovarian cancer are diagnosed with Stage I disease that hasn’t yet spread to other tissues. Fortunately, the pace of fertility-sparing research for this group has been brisk. Several studies show that, for some patients, it can be a safe and effective alternative to the full hysterectomy (removal of the uterus, ovaries and fallopian tubes) that is standard protocol in the majority of ovarian cancer cases.
Surgeries and techniques that save patients’ options
For example, doctors at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center showed that, for women diagnosed with early-stage epithelial ovarian cancer (the most common type) confined to just one ovary, retaining both the uterus and the unaffected ovary can preserve normal menstruation and result in subsequent healthy pregnancies. More recently, Texas A&M researchers conducted a retrospective of 71 women diagnosed with ovarian germ cell tumors – a rare cancer of the eggs themselves that is almost exclusively found in teenage girls and young women – and treated with fertility-sparing surgery and a special chemotherapy agent. They found that 62 of the patients were still having menstrual periods, and 24 survivors had given birth to 37 babies.
“Fertility sparing surgery is a tremendous asset for a select group of patients, to help them overcome their cancer and go on to achieve healthy pregnancies,” notes Dr. George Kofinas, founder and medical director of the Fertility Institute and chief of the section of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at New York Methodist Hospital. “Yet, there are also women diagnosed in the early stages of ovarian cancer for whom this surgery is not feasible because both ovaries and/or the fallopian tubes must be removed,” Dr. Kofinas continues. “Other options may be available, however, that can accomplish the same goal of post-treatment fertility.” They include:
Embryo Freezing: In-Vitro Fertilization has been used for nearly 25 years to assist infertile couples in having a baby. The process involves harvesting eggs from the ovaries, fertilizing them with the partner’s (or a donor’s) sperm, and cryopreserving the embryo. This procedure can take up to six weeks to complete, and can only be done if treatment can be delayed for that amount of time.
Cryopreservation of Unfertilized Eggs: Patients without partners who do not wish to use sperm donors can still go through an IVF cycle and freeze unfertilized eggs. Unfortunately, freezing unfertilized eggs is still relatively new and has much lower success rate than IVF, with about 100 babies born worldwide as a result of egg freezing. This process also takes up to six weeks, delaying cancer treatment.
Cryopreservation of Ovaries: Another promising option which is also an area of active research is cryopreservation of ovarian tissue. Theoretically, it’s the ideal solution, as it can be done immediately without delaying treatment. A piece of ovary in a young woman contains hundreds if not thousands of eggs, and although only one successful pregnancy has ever been reported as a result of ovarian tissue freezing, it may become more successful in the future. In addition, reintroduction of the ovarian tissue may also restore normal hormone function in younger women. The concern, of course, is that this may also reintroduce some rogue cancer cells that could cause disease recurrence.
With the diagnosis of ovarian cancer in a patient of childbearing age, Drs. Economos and Kofinas agree that the most important first-step is to consult with both a gynecologic oncologist and a fertility specialist. “It is crucial that these two areas of practice and expertise merge to determine the best course of treatment, each step of the way, that will result in a cancer-free diagnosis and the potential for future fertility and motherhood,” Dr. Economos concludes.
Ovarian Cancer Facts:
An estimated 20,000 American women will be diagnosed with ovarian cancer in the U.S. this year; more than 15,000 will die of the disease.
Ovarian cancer is the fifth leading cause of cancer death among American women
90% of women diagnosed with Stage I ovarian carcinoma reach 5-year survival, compared with only 20% of those diagnosed when the disease is in stage 3 or 4.
Risk factors include having a family history of the disease, never having taken the birth control pill, never having had children, infertility, early menstruation and late menopause
Symptoms of ovarian cancer are generic and mild, and often mimic symptoms of dozens of other maladies; they include bloating, abdominal discomfort, constipation, nausea, fever, fatigue and/or frequent urination
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Dr. Katherine Economos practices Gynecological Oncology and Obstetrics & Gynecology in Brooklyn, New York at New York Methodist Hospital. Dr. Economos is a Clinical Associate Professor of Obstetrics & Gynecology at Weill Medical College of Cornell University and Director, Division of Gynecologic Oncology at New York Methodist Hospital.
Dr. George D. Kofinas, MD is the founder and medical director of the Fertility Institute and chief of the section of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at New York Methodist Hospital. A diplomat of the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, he is board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology as well as Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. Dr. Kofinas is a fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and an active member of the American Society of Reproductive Medicine, the Society of Assisted Reproductive Technology (SART), the Society of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, the Society of Laparoendoscopic surgeons, the Association of Professors in Gynecology and Obstetrics (APGO) and the American Medical Association.
More information about Dr. Economos, Dr. Kofinas, and the reproductive endocrinology/infertility and gynecologic oncology programs at NYM can be found at http://www.nym.org.
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Preserving Fertility in Cancer Patients is an Important Pre-Treatment Step
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NORWALK and Danbury, CT (PRWEB) April 20, 2006
According to a massive collaborative report released last fall from the National Cancer Institute, the American Cancer Society and the National Institutes of Health, cancer survival rates are on the rise for the first time in decades – allowing many patients to consider thoughts and issues that go beyond simply surviving the disease.
One of the most profound of these issues facing men and women who have been diagnosed with cancer either before or during their childbearing years is their fertility. But, according to Dr. Mark Leondires, M.D., a reproductive endocrinologist, Medical Director at Reproductive Medicine Associates of CT, and a leading authority on reproductive medicine, many patients are not receiving critical information about how cancer therapies can affect their ability to have their own children after treatment is complete.
“Many systemic cancer treatments, including chemotherapy, radiation and some hormonal therapies, can cause irreversible damage to the reproductive system,” notes Dr. Leondires. “They can shut down the ovaries, effectively launching women into early menopause, and they can destroy the testicles’ ability to manufacture sperm, even when the cancer is not located in the reproductive system,” he warns. Yet, there are promising new ways for women and men to safely preserve their fertility for their cancer-free future, and Dr. Leondires encourages patients to consider them, even if they do not believe they will ever wish to have children.
“Surviving cancer is a life-altering experience for many people, and the process often prompts patients to reconsider a number of key aspects in their lives – from their careers and lifestyles to their decisions about family planning,” Dr. Leondires notes. “Making allowances for the possibilities of what the future might bring permits patients to be focused and at ease during treatment, knowing that they are prepared should their wishes change.”
Advances in infertility treatment lead to fertility preservation methods for cancer patients
Dr. Leondires points out that a number of procedures that have been developed to assist couples struggling with infertility can also help cancer patients to preserve their fertility prior to beginning treatment that can be damaging to the reproductive system. For example:
-In Vitro Fertilization technology can be used when either partner in a committed relationship is facing a cancer diagnosis and treatment. Doctors can harvest mature eggs and sperm, join them in the petri dish to create an embryo, and then freeze it for implantation later. However, IVF may be a poor choice if the female partner is affected, because the process of stimulating the ovaries to make multiple eggs and waiting for them to mature can take up to 6-8 weeks. “Usually, cancer therapy cannot be postponed for this long to accommodate fertility preservation treatment,” Dr. Leondires admits. What’s more, the hormone injections required may be detrimental to certain estrogen-sensitive tumors.
-Sperm Banking is a simple and effective procedure when the male is affected. In fact, it can and should be considered for any post-pubescent male undergoing cancer treatment. “Studies show that by the age of 13 or 14, teenage boys have viable sperm,” Dr. Leondires points out. “In the teen population it may be particularly important to encourage fertility preservation before cancer treatment, since the likelihood that they have not come to a meaningful decision regarding adult family planning issues is so high,” he adds.
-Oarian Cryopreservation is a new alternative to oocyte, or egg, freezing for women. While oocyte cryopreservation has met with little success due to the fact that the eggs tend to lose viability during the thaw cycle. New methods of freezing include obtaining immature eggs and ovarian cortical strips. These methods are developing and are showing more promise. With continued advances in egg cryopreservation women will have many more reproductive options.
“While fertility preservation is still a changing, emerging field of reproductive medicine, there are obviously many things we can do today to help cancer patients feel at ease about their chances of achieving a healthy pregnancy in the future,” Dr. Leondires concludes.
Citation: “Annual Report to the Nation on the Status of Cancer, 1975-2002, Featuring Population-Based Trends in Cancer Treatment.” Published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute (October 5, 2005, Vol. 97, No. 19: 1407-1427). First author: Brenda K. Edwards, PhD, National Cancer Institute.
2. Reference: CA Cancer J Clin 2005; 55:211-228; © 2005 http://caonline.amcancersoc.org/cgi/content/full/55/4/211#SEC3
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Dr. Mark P. Leondires, M.D., FACOG, is a leading authority on reproductive medicine. Dr. Leondires is board certified in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. He is a member of the Society of Reproductive Endocrinologists, the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and the American Society for Reproductive Medicine. Dr. Leondires earned his medical degree from the University of Vermont College of Medicine and completed his residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Maine Medical Center in Portland, Maine. Dr. Leondires completed a fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland. After completion of his training, he fulfilled his military obligation by serving as the ART Director for the largest and most successful program in the military health care system at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. During this time he was an Assistant Professor at the Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences and clinical faculty for the Combined Fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology. Dr. Leondires is currently Medical Director and lead physician with Reproductive Medicine Associates of Connecticut (RMA-CT) in Norwalk. Along with numerous teaching and research activities, Dr. Leondires has published articles in professional medical journals, national consumer magazines and newspapers, as well as abstracts and book chapters. More information about Reproductive Medicine Associates of Connecticut is available at www.rmact.com.
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How do I Get Pregnant Quick – three Steps to Follow To Get Pregnant Easily
Posted by: | CommentsWe live in a world where everyone wants things quick. We want fast satisfaction and when we want something, we would like it now. For husbands and wives who’re ready to begin a family, the same applies to having a baby. But, how can you get pregnant fast? That’s one of the most common question young married ladies that wish to begin a family would ask. While there are numerous factors that are beyond your control, there are things that you can do that will help women become pregnant right away.
It could actually be as simple as one, two, three. Listed below is an easy 3 action plan which can help a healthy woman get pregnant fast.
Step 1
Head to your doctor and tell her your decision to be pregnant. She must know your background and be capable to provide you any details or recommendation on becoming pregnant according to your body’s condition. A number of females, for instance, have slanted uterus. In case you are one of these, your doctor will tell you of particular positions which will be best for conceiving to take place. But the doctor’s office is usually an excellent starting point if you want to conceive.
Step 2
Live healthy. A healthful physique is the best location to conceive a child. Eating healthy foods, regularly working out as well as drinking lots of liquids should be part of your everyday routine, particularly should you be trying to be pregnant. Also, you must take prenatal vitamins. These will aid in providing you with all the nutrients required to provide the best place for your baby to develop. Should you smoke now is the time to quit. Should you drink, be sure you do so moderately. Keep your body as wholesome as possible; a healthy body is more prone to conceive.
Step 3
Engage in lovemaking every single day. This really is surely the easiest way to come to be with child if you’re healthy and your man boasts a good sperm count. You can document your temperature daily so you can know when your ovulation will take place. But by having intercourse once each day is precisely the simplest way. Your odds of getting pregnant go way up when you know your ovulation cycle and when you are the most fertile.
The way you have sex is almost as critical as when you have sexual intercourse. Make sure you use sexual positions that permit for deepest penetration as well as help in pulling the sperm in the direction of their destination. Keep away from positions which entail keeping the woman on top. Instead use the missionary position since this position is easily the most conception-friendly. You can get pregnant quicker using the correct positions.
By following the above mentioned steps the query, ‘How can I get pregnant fast?’ will not stay unanswered as you will surely end up with a baby soon. Try this simple plan out. You can get pregnant following these three simple steps. All the best!
Phoenix, AZ (PRWEB) August 7, 2008
Conceive Magazine announces the September launch of Fertility Facts: Hundreds of Tips for Getting Pregnant, billed as the ultimate compendium of pre-pregnancy advice, essential for anyone starting a family. This chunky volume offers hundreds of ways, sourced from doctors and the latest research, for women and their partners to get pregnant faster. Each page offers a new and often surprising tip: women should eat more millet and avoid taking ibuprofen, while men looking to increase sperm count should double up on oysters and pumpkin seeds, and avoid waterbeds! With this highly accessible reference in hand, readers will be one step closer to parenthood.
Conceive’s first book, “The Fertility Journal: A Day-by-Day Guide to Getting Pregnant”, which hit shelves in April, is full of information to help women make sure they are healthy and that their body is in the best shape for pregnancy. The journal walks you step-by-step through the process of trying to conceive and helps prepare you for a healthy pregnancy at least three to 12 months before conception. Visit conceiveonline.com/books to find out more information.
Conceive Magazine Founder and CEO Kim Hahn is host of two internet radio programs. “Conceive On Air” airs live on Wednesdays at 11 AM Pacific / 1 PM Central / 2 PM Eastern. “Have a Baby.com Live!” airs live on Thursdays at 10 AM Pacific/ 12 Noon Central/ 1 PM Eastern. Both programs air on the VoiceAmerica Health & Wellness Network. To access either show, log on at http://health.voiceamerica.com. All shows will be available in Kim Hahn’s Content Libraries on the VoiceAmerica Health & Wellness Network for on-demand and podcast download.
If interested in hosting a talk radio show on VoiceAmerica contact Jeff Spenard, President of Internet Radio and Executive Producer of Kim Hahn’s radio programs at 480-294-6417 or at jeff.spenard @ modavox.com. Spenard may also be contacted for advertising / sponsorship information or other show details.
ABOUT CONCEIVE MAGAZINE:
Conceive Magazine is excited to continue its expansion through other media channels with the Conceive Online website (www.conceiveonline.com), the Conceive On-Air radio podcast and program on the Voice America Health & Wellness Network, books (“The Fertility Journal: A Day-by-Day Guide to Getting Pregnant” and “Fertility Facts: Hundreds of Tips for Getting Pregnant”), and e-newsletters. Through all these outlets, Conceive leads the field in providing family-building information for future parents on subjects that include fertility, conception, infertility, and adoption.
Conceive Magazine has expanded through other channels with the Conceive Online website (www.conceiveonline.com), the Conceive On-Air radio show, several books (“The Fertility Journal: A Day-by-Day Guide to Getting Pregnant” and “Fertility Facts: Hundreds of Tips for Getting Pregnant”), and e-newsletters. Through all these media outlets, Conceive leads the field in providing family-building information for future parents, on subjects that include fertility, conception, infertility, and adoption.
ABOUT KIM HAHN:
Kim Hahn is the founder and CEO of Conceive Magazine. With Conceive, Kim wants to share her experiences to educate and empower women on their journey to parenthood.
A former CFO of SunTrust Bank of Florida, Hahn became disillusioned by the lack of mainstream information available when she and her husband were trying to get pregnant. After the couple eventually adopted a baby girl and Kim returned to work, she decided to leave banking and start a magazine to provide information to others facing the same issues. Conceive’s readers may be trying to conceive naturally, struggling to negotiate the maze of fertility tests and treatments, or planning to adopt.
Hahn received her MBA from the Crummer Graduate School of Business at Rollins College in Orlando, Florida. She serves on advisory boards for the InterNational Council for Infertility Information Dissemination (INCIID), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the March of Dimes, and the University of Florida.
Today Kim Hahn is a highly sought after motivational speaker, helping others to overcome obstacles on the path to personal and professional success, whether that means starting a family… or starting a company.
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Fertility Specialists Answer Most Common Infertility Questions
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Norwalk, CT (PRWEB) March 30, 2010
The fertility doctors of Reproductive Medicine Associates of Connecticut (RMACT) – Fairfield county’s largest fertility clinic – have compiled the most common questions they receive about fertility, as well as answers.
“Infertility can be confusing, and people frequently ask questions because they want to know if they should seek help from a fertility specialist,” says Dr. Mark Leondires, Medical Director. “The questions and answers below are intended to give some basic knowledge. Many couples put off seeing a fertility specialist when they are having trouble getting pregnant, but they are typically reassured after being diagnosed and starting a treatment plan.”
What is infertility?
Infertility is a disease or condition of the reproductive system often diagnosed after a couple has had one year of unprotected, well-timed intercourse, or if the woman has been unable to carry a pregnancy that results in a live birth.
Is infertility a “women’s problem”?
Infertility is a medical problem. Approximately 35% of infertility is due to a female factor and 35% is due to a male factor. In the balance of cases, infertility results from problems in both partners or the cause of the infertility cannot be explained.
How long should we try before we see a doctor?
In general, if you are less than 35 years old and have been trying for more than one year you should schedule an appointment with a fertility specialist. If you are greater than 35 years old we would like to see you after at least six months of timed, unprotected intercourse. However, if you have a reason to suspect you may have a problem getting pregnant such as a history of pelvic inflammatory disease, painful periods, miscarriage, irregular menstrual cycles, or if your partner has a low sperm count, you should seek help sooner. Many couples have a hard time admitting that there may be an infertility problem, but be reassured there are often many things we can do to help.
What is a Fertility Specialist?
A fertility specialist, or Reproductive Endocrinologist, is a medical doctor who has been specially trained in the complex issues that can contribute to infertility. In addition to being trained as an Obstetrician/Gynecologist which requires a four-year residency a fertility specialist must complete an additional two to three year fellowship in reproductive endocrinology. This fellowship training is highly specialized to focus on the diagnosis and treatment of infertility and female endocrinology.. A physician can become Board Certified in Reproductive Endocrinology by successfully completing the fellowship as well as written and oral examinations.
Currently in the Unites States, there are only about 1,000 Board Certified Reproductive Endocrinologists. Specifically for infertility related to males, Urologists with a sub-specialty in Andrology are the most qualified experts as they have often completed two-year fellowships and passed exams to become Board Certified in Andrology.
What fertility testing should our fertility doctor perform?
Your doctor will likely do the following:
Blood tests to check reproductive hormone levels in the woman; estradiol (E2), progesterone, follicle stimulating hormone (FSH), luteinizing hormone (LH), thyroid hormone, prolactin, and possibly male hormone levels.
Complete semen analysis on the male partner
Hysterosalpingogram (HSG), an x-ray exam to evaluate if the woman’s fallopian tubes are open
Ultrasound to confirm the normal appearance of your uterus and ovaries in the woman
What about smoking and drinking alcohol and caffeine?
There is evidence linking reproductive impairment with exposure to alcohol, tobacco, and caffeine.
Alcohol and tobacco use have been demonstrated to affect the reproductive capacities of both men and women, and tobacco is an especially potent reproductive toxin that negatively effects female fertility by damaging eggs. In men there is a direct effect on sperm quantity, quality, and reproductive function. In general we ask that women consume less than 150 mg of caffeine per day which is equivalent to two small 8 oz cups per day. Remember sodas and tea also contain caffeine. In addition, it is wise to be in the best physical shape possible while you attempt to conceive and, of course, to ensure a healthy pregnancy and baby.
Are hot tubs really bad for a man?
Yes. High temperatures can damage sperm. That is why the scrotum is located outside the body – to act as a kind of “refrigerator” to keep the sperm cool. So, it is a good idea to avoid hot tubs, saunas, and steam rooms when men are trying to help in the pregnancy pathway.
About RMACT
Reproductive Medicine Associates of Connecticut (RMACT) specializes in the treatment of infertility. With Connecticut fertility clinics and egg donation offices in Norwalk, Danbury and Greenwich, and affiliate New York fertility clinics serving Westchester, Putnam and Dutchess counties, our team of Board-Certified Reproductive Endocrinologists offer a wide range of infertility treatments from ovulation induction and intrauterine insemination (IUI) to the most advanced assisted reproductive technologies including in-vitro fertilization (IVF), egg donation and preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD). The RMACT team of fertility doctors includes Drs. Mark P. Leondires, Spencer S. Richlin, Joshua M. Hurwitz and Cynthia M. Murdock. All physicians are members of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM), the Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology (SART) and the Fairfield County and Connecticut Medical Societies. RMACT’s IVF laboratory is accredited by the College of American Pathologists (CAP), and CLIA; other accreditations include the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC) and the American Institute for Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM). RMACT offers individualized infertility treatment plans in a patient-focused and supportive environment. Support services, such as, infertility treatment financing, psychological counseling, acupuncture and yoga are also available. For more information visit, http://www.RMACT.com.
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Fertility Specialists Answer Most Common Infertility Questions
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Norwalk, CT (PRWEB) August 2, 2010
The fertility doctors of Reproductive Medicine Associates of Connecticut (RMACT) – Fairfield county’s largest fertility clinic – have compiled the most common questions they receive about fertility, as well as answers.
“Infertility can be confusing, and people frequently ask questions because they want to know if they should seek help from a fertility specialist,” says Dr. Mark Leondires, Medical Director. “The questions and answers below are intended to give some basic knowledge. Many couples put off seeing a fertility specialist when they are having trouble getting pregnant, but they are typically reassured after being diagnosed and starting a treatment plan.”
What is infertility?
Infertility is a disease or condition of the reproductive system often diagnosed after a couple has had one year of unprotected, well-timed intercourse, or if the woman has been unable to carry a pregnancy that results in a live birth.
Is infertility a “women’s problem”?
Infertility is a medical problem. Approximately 35% of infertility is due to a female factor and 35% is due to a male factor. In the balance of cases, infertility results from problems in both partners or the cause of the infertility cannot be explained.
How long should we try before we see a doctor?
In general, if you are less than 35 years old and have been trying for more than one year you should schedule an appointment with a fertility specialist. If you are greater than 35 years old we would like to see you after at least six months of timed, unprotected intercourse. However, if you have a reason to suspect you may have a problem getting pregnant such as a history of pelvic inflammatory disease, painful periods, miscarriage, irregular menstrual cycles, or if your partner has a low sperm count, you should seek help sooner. Many couples have a hard time admitting that there may be an infertility problem, but be reassured there are often many things we can do to help.
What is a Fertility Specialist?
A fertility specialist, or Reproductive Endocrinologist, is a medical doctor who has been specially trained in the complex issues that can contribute to infertility. In addition to being trained as an Obstetrician/Gynecologist which requires a four-year residency a fertility specialist must complete an additional two to three year fellowship in reproductive endocrinology. This fellowship training is highly specialized to focus on the diagnosis and treatment of infertility and female endocrinology.. A physician can become Board Certified in Reproductive Endocrinology by successfully completing the fellowship as well as written and oral examinations.
Currently in the Unites States, there are only about 1,000 Board Certified Reproductive Endocrinologists. Specifically for infertility related to males, Urologists with a sub-specialty in Andrology are the most qualified experts as they have often completed two-year fellowships and passed exams to become Board Certified in Andrology.
What fertility testing should our fertility doctor perform?
Your doctor will likely do the following:
Blood tests to check reproductive hormone levels in the woman; estradiol (E2), progesterone, follicle stimulating hormone (FSH), luteinizing hormone (LH), thyroid hormone, prolactin, and possibly male hormone levels.
Complete semen analysis on the male partner
Hysterosalpingogram (HSG), an x-ray exam to evaluate if the woman’s fallopian tubes are open
Ultrasound to confirm the normal appearance of your uterus and ovaries in the woman
What about smoking and drinking alcohol and caffeine?
There is evidence linking reproductive impairment with exposure to alcohol, tobacco, and caffeine.
Alcohol and tobacco use have been demonstrated to affect the reproductive capacities of both men and women, and tobacco is an especially potent reproductive toxin that negatively effects female fertility by damaging eggs. In men there is a direct effect on sperm quantity, quality, and reproductive function. In general we ask that women consume less than 150 mg of caffeine per day which is equivalent to two small 8 oz cups per day. Remember sodas and tea also contain caffeine. In addition, it is wise to be in the best physical shape possible while you attempt to conceive and, of course, to ensure a healthy pregnancy and baby.
Are hot tubs really bad for a man?
Yes. High temperatures can damage sperm. That is why the scrotum is located outside the body – to act as a kind of “refrigerator” to keep the sperm cool. So, it is a good idea to avoid hot tubs, saunas, and steam rooms when men are trying to help in the pregnancy pathway.
About RMACT
Reproductive Medicine Associates of Connecticut (RMACT) specializes in the treatment of infertility. With Connecticut fertility clinics and egg donation offices in Norwalk, Danbury and Greenwich, and affiliate New York fertility clinics serving Westchester, Putnam and Dutchess counties, our team of Board-Certified Reproductive Endocrinologists offer a wide range of infertility treatments from ovulation induction and intrauterine insemination (IUI) to the most advanced assisted reproductive technologies including in-vitro fertilization (IVF), egg donation and preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD). The RMACT team of fertility doctors includes Drs. Mark P. Leondires, Spencer S. Richlin, Joshua M. Hurwitz and Cynthia M. Murdock. All physicians are members of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM), the Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology (SART) and the Fairfield County and Connecticut Medical Societies. RMACT’s IVF laboratory is accredited by the College of American Pathologists (CAP), and CLIA; other accreditations include the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC) and the American Institute for Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM). RMACT offers individualized infertility treatment plans in a patient-focused and supportive environment. Support services, such as, infertility treatment financing, psychological counseling, acupuncture and yoga are also available. For more information visit, http://www.RMACT.com.
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What to expect from a fertility clinic
Posted by: | CommentsApproximately 80 percent of couples that regularly have sexual intercourse and do not use any form of contraception are said to get pregnant with a year. The other 20 percent get pregnant with two years. It is estimated that one out of seven couples find it difficult to get pregnant due to many different possible reasons. For men it could be due to a low sperm count or sperm of a poor quality. For women, it could be their age, as women become older they are less fertile.
A person’s lifestyle can also have an impact on their fertility, for example, if you are extremely overweight or significantly underweight, then you will have a lesser chance of conceiving. Some women who find they are unable to conceive may have damage to their fallopian tubes or sometimes absent or erratic ovulation. The only way to determine if you have a problem with your fertility is to make an appointment with your GP and a fertility clinic.
Tests will be carried out on both the man and the woman at the fertility clinic. Following that will depend on the results of your tests. If your results come back clear and you have been trying to get pregnant for less than 18 months, then you maybe advised to make some changes to your lifestyle. If your tests show that there may be a fertility issue then you will be advised to see a specialist at a fertility clinic, where further tests will be carried out and possibly some treatment.
Once you have made an appointment with a fertility clinic, you need to ensure that you feel that you getting as much from your consultations as possible. Make sure that you take the time to think things through, as there can be many difficult aspects to consider. Ask as many questions as possible and always remember that the staff in the fertility clinic are there to help you. If you would like any help or advice about men and women’s fertility tests or general advice about pregnancy, then here at Innermost Secrets Ltd, we have extremely qualified staff that will help you through and meets your needs and requirements.
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