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Assisted Reproductive Technologies

Assisted reproductive technologies (ART) are medical techniques that help couples conceive. These procedures involve either:

A couples own eggs or sperm
Donor eggs, sperm, or embryos

Fertilization may occur either in the laboratory or in the uterus. In the U.S., the number of live birth deliveries from ART increased by 128% between 1996 and 2002. More than 45,000 babies are now born in the U.S. each year using assisted reproductive technologies.

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Expert & Community Posts

We Have Confirmed Fertility Issues - What Now???

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Just months before I started the "change" - maybe 10 years ago - I read a story about a woman who... Read more »

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Health Guide

Infertility in Men: Assisted Reproductive Technologies

...They then decline modestly for the fourth cycle and drop significantly after the fifth cycle.Gamete/Zygote Intrafallopian Transfer. Gamete intrafallopian transfer (GIFT) and zygote intrafallopian... Read more »

Cervical Cancer: Resources

www.cancer.gov -- National Cancer Institutewww.cancer.org -- American Cancer Societywww.acog.org -- American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologistswww.ashastd.org -- American Social... Read more »

What is Asthma?

New Asthma Management GuidelinesIn 2005, the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma& Immunology (AAAAI) and the American College of Allergy, Asthma& Immunology (ACAAI) released joint... Read more »

What is Asthma?

The word asthma originates from an ancient Greek word meaning panting. Essentially, asthma is an inability to breathe properly. When any person inhales, the air travels through the... Read more »

Colds and the Flu: Prevention

PreventionBecause colds and flus are easily spread, everyone should always wash his or her hands before eating and after going outside. Ordinary soap is sufficient. Waterless hand cleaners that... Read more »

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