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Female Infertility
Infertility 101
Thanks to the national coverage of the recent birth of octuplets, infertility and its various treatments have become everyday conversation. It's important to understand that infertility or reproductive problems are often treatable. It's also important for couples to understand that male infertility is as common as female infertility, so when a couple presents with "trouble making a baby," both partners need to be medically assessed.
The Basics
The actual diagnosis of infertility is made w...
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Expert & Community Posts
We Have Confirmed Fertility Issues - What Now???
By Amy Hendel , Health ExpertYou hear that some people are trying to specifically target having a baby boy or a baby girl, while... Read more »
Fathering Children after Prostate Removal? Ask the Expert
By Jay Motola , Health ExpertDear Dr. Motola, I am looking for information on fertility after prostate removal. I... Read more »
A little introduction and The Sexual Health Connection Question of the Week!
By Merely Me , Health ExpertHi there! Just wanted to introduce myself. I have been writing here on SexualHealthConnection... Read more »
Gardasil Marketed for Males to Prevent Genital Warts (and other ways men can prevent STDs)
By Merely Me , Health ExpertThere may soon be a new way for boys and young men to protect themselves from one symptom of... Read more »
Upside Down Sex, Turkey Basters and Other Myths of Having a Baby
By Merely Me , Health ExpertIt was a conversation I will always remember. My husband and I were trying to have a baby. As a... Read more »
Health Guide
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Diabetes
...childbearing age has PCOS. It can occur in girls as young as 11 years old. PCOS is the most common cause of female infertility. This term has also become a catch-all phrase for the wide variations... Read more »Infertility in Men: Highlights
...infertile than normal-weight men. Previous studies have shown that obesity is also associated with female infertility. Some studies suggest that overweight and obese men may have poorer sperm... Read more »Infertility In Women: Causes
...why they cannot conceive. Between 10 - 30% of cases of infertility have more than one cause. Male or female infertility each account for about 30 - 40% of cases. In men, sperm defects (their... Read more »Infertility In Women: Assisted Reproductive Technologies
...zygote intrafallopian transfer (ZIFT) are adaptations of IVF. GIFT and ZIFT are used in unexplained female infertility and in mild male infertility. The success rates are similar to those of IVF,... Read more »Health Risks of Smoking
...reported that men who smoke also have lower sex drives and less frequent sex.Effects on Pregnancy and Female InfertilityStudies have linked cigarette smoking to many reproductive problems.... Read more »Images
Related News
Survey: Men wary of fertility testing
October 03, 2008A recent Web survey found that most men assume infertility is a female condition. The survey, conducted by IntegraMed, also found that among couples... Read summary »
Heart Failure Treatments Differ by Gender
January 22, 2009(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Although the treatment of heart failure has improved over the past 20 years, new research suggests treatments may differ... Read summary »
Women Underrepresented in Cancer Studies
June 29, 2009(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Oncologists may not be providing ideal care for their female patients due to the low number of women enrolling in cancer... Read summary »
Genetic Links to Male Birth Defect
November 25, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- What's considered a mild birth defect in baby boys can lead to big problems later in life. However, new findings may help... Read summary »
Gene Linked to Early Menopause
June 10, 2009(Ivanhoe Newswire) ? Scientists have identified genetic factors that influence the age at which a woman experiences menopause, and they said the... Read summary »
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