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. …
It’s Not About Getting Pregnant, It’s About Becoming a Mom
by Dena Fischer, Feb. 20, 2010 – I know how you’re feeling right now? I was there. Maybe my situation wasn’t exactly like yours. As you know, I had my boys with the help of an egg donor and a surrogate, so I probably wasn’t…
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…
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…
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…
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 …
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…
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…
Cross Border Reproductive Care
Why it’s not fertility tourism and, if you’re in the U.K., why it may be for you. by Laurie C. Gordon, Jan. 27, 2010. Read more…
How Old Is Too Old for Fertility Treatments?
by Rachel Lehmann-Haupt, Jan. 27, 2010 Rumors are flying that Madonna, 51, has sought consultation with a fertility doctor because she wants to have a baby with her 22-year-old boy friend, Jesus Luz. If true, she could join the…