by Jennifer A. Redmond, Editor-in-Chief, May 13, 2010 – According to some reports, 20 percent of women who are trying to conceive don’t get pregnant because they aren’t having sex at the right time. If you’re trying to have a…
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Doctor of the Month: Barry Behr, Ph.D., H.C.L.D.
Barry Behr, Ph.D., H.C.L.D. Director, In Vitro Fertilization/Assisted Reproduction Laboratories Division of Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility, Department of Gynecology & Obstetrics Co-Director, Reproductive…
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Sending Out a Mayday! About Mother’s Day?
by Kristen Magnacca, May 7, 2010 – Mayday! Does the prospect of Mother’s Day make you feel as though you need to send out your own private distress signal? The word “mayday” comes from the French “venez m’aider,” which means…
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Bills Regulating Assisted Reproduction Fill State Legislatures: An Update
by Richard B. Vaughn, Esq., National Fertility Law Center, May 4, 2010 As consumers of fertility medical, legal and information services, you may already know that there is not a lot of legislation or regulation in this area of…
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Fertility Myth #5: You Got Pregnant with Your First; You Won’t Have Problems Next Time
It’s National Infertility Awareness Week (NIAW). All week, we’re highlighting fertility myths and facts. We’ve asked fertility doctors what myths they see perpetuated, and we set the record straight. Here’s today’s…
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Stillbirth and IVF/ICSI
by Jennifer Redmond, Editor-in-Chief, Mar. 9, 2010 – According to new research, women who conceive a single pregnancy with IVF/ICSI are at an increased risk of stillbirth. The study published in Human Reproduction in February…
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Friends & Family: Whom and What to Tell About Your Infertility
Family and friends can be the best and the worst sources of support. You may hate that some people find and propose answers or solutions for your infertility. On the other hand, some friends or family may be so uncomfortable…
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Genetic Testing: Getting Started at Home
by Jennifer Redmond, Editor-in-Chief, March 4, 2010 – At risk populations are routinely tested for recessive diseases — those passed on when both parents carry the gene — such as Sickle Cell, Tay-Sachs and Cystic Fibrosis. …
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Fertility Authority Celebrates One Year Anniversary!
FertilityAuthority.com launched February 29, 2009 to provide patients a one-stop, unbiased solution to all of their fertility questions. Today, just one year later, we celebrate becoming a recognized leader in the industry, and…
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FertilityAuthority Launches Premium Business Services Unit to Help Fertility Specialists with Digital Media Marketing Solutions
New York, NY: February 25, 2010 – Now that 61% of adults search for health information online, it is more important than ever for health care providers to have well designed websites and a clear online marketing strategy. …