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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-Related Businesses Help Haiti

by Jennifer Redmond, Editor-in-Chief, Feb. 18, 2010 The earthquake that struck Haiti on January 12 claimed 230,000 lives and, according to the Red Cross, approximately 270,000 Haitians are living in makeshift shelters while…

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What Blood Tests Can Tell You About Infertility

If you are unable to become pregnant after one year of unprotected intercourse, or six months if you are a woman over 35, you and your partner should have a full physical and medical evaluation. Several blood tests are available…

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The Male Fertility Workup

Male infertility is a lot more common than many believe. According to the American Society of Reproductive Medicine, infertility affects men and women equally. If your female partner is under the age of 35 and you have been…

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Male Fertility: Collecting a Semen Sample

It’s okay to feel a bit uncomfortable about collecting a semen sample for sperm analysis. By and large, men describe the experience as awkward and embarrassing. The conditions can be less than ideal: you’re performing …

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Infertility and Men

Male infertility is a lot more common than many believe. According to the American Society of Reproductive Medicine, infertility affects men and women equally. If your female partner is under the age of 35 and you have been…

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Buying Fertility Drugs

A growing number of independent pharmacies specialize only in fertility medications. In general, the prescription is delivered to the pharmacy directly from the clinic. Some specialty pharmacies sell a large portion of their…