Couples that have high cholesterol when trying to conceive are likely to take longer to get pregnant. A new study found evidence for the first time that links high cholesterol directly to infertility, showing that couples who took the longest to get pregnant in the yearlong study were the ones with the highest levels of...
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Premature Ovarian Failure, Azoospermia Have Possible Genetic Link
Many times, men and women who go in for infertility treatment find out that they are suffering from either azoospermia or premature ovarian failure, respectively. While these conditions are fairly common, there has never been a sound explanation for why this occurs in some men and women and not others. After many years of finding...
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Dr. Frederick speaks on “What could be Causing your Fertility Issue?”
There are many different causes that could prevent a couple from achieving pregnancy so it is always best to check in with a specialist if you have been trying for six months to one year. Basic infertility work-ups can include a semen analysis for the male and initial blood work for the female. Below are...
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Fertility Issues to Know About: PCOS and Endometriosis
Trying to get pregnant month after month is not fun for anyone. And after a few months of getting busy yet failing to see that positive pregnancy test, it’s only human to start wondering what could be preventing that egg from meeting up with that sperm. Today, Dr. Jane Frederick, a reproductive endocrinologist at HRC Fertility, shares...
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March marks National Endometriosis Awareness month | Dr. Jane L. Frederick speaks in Patch.com article
“Endometriosis: The Often Undetected Cause of Infertility” “Endometriosis can be masked by many other things,” says Jane Frederick, M.D., a reproductive endocrinologist and infertility specialist with HRC Fertility in Newport Beach. Some women assume the pain of endometriosis is due to severe menstrual cramps and ignore it, she says. She urges women to come forward...
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Dr. Frederick speaks on Today Again Radio
At 7:30 the discussion turns to the search for sperm donor dads as reproductive endocrinologist Dr. Jane Frederick, and a few brave souls who have searched for their donor fathers join the coaches for a candid look at sperm donor children. All that and more beginning at 6:30 pm eastern standard time.
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Jane Leigh Frederick, MD, FACOG on AVVO. Expert Advice When You Need It Most
Practising in California since 1990, Dr. Jane Frederick is an internationally noted specialist in Reproductive Endocrinoloy and Infertility. She is the Medical Director of HRC Fertility in Orange County, where she developed a diverse clinical practice in reproductive surgery, IVF, and the genetic screening of embryos. Dr. Frederick is board certified in both Reproductive Endrocrinology /Infertility and...
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Dr. Jane Frederick spoke about PCOS in Today’s Parent USA.
Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a condition that affects a woman’s menstrual cycle, fertility, hormones, insulin production, circulatory system, and appearance. Women have both male and female hormones, but women who have PCOS have higher levels of male hormones and experience irregular or absent menstrual cycles and small cysts on their ovaries. It is estimated...
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How Acupuncture Benefits Infertility
Does Acupuncture Help Infertility? Today many infertility doctors are recommending acupuncture to their patients undergoing infertility treatments. Acupuncture, an ancient Chinese medical treatment, involves the insertion of fine, yet painless needles, into the body to stimulate specific areas known as energy points. According to ancient Chinese wisdom, these energy points are believed to regulate the physical, spiritual, mental...
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PCOS: A common cause of infertility and pregnancy complications
Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a condition that affects a woman’s menstrual cycle, fertility, hormones, insulin production, circulatory system, and appearance. Women have both male and female hormones, but women who have PCOS have higher levels of male hormones and experience irregular or absent menstrual cycles and small cysts on their ovaries. It is estimated...