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The Impact of Language

Words are powerful; just ask anyone who has recently heard the word "infertile" applied to their personal situation. Confusion surrounds medical terminology in many arenas, and re... [more]

Premature Ovarian Failure (POF)

Talking with Catherine Corp of the non-profit group POF Support , I asked if she knew of any particularly helpful websites regarding premature... [more]

Beyond the Semen Analysis

For the man with an abnormal semen analysis, additional tests which may be recommended include specialized sperm tests, blood tests; and testis biopsy. The role of antisperm antibodies in... [more]

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Fertility Statues on Tour

Mar 19th, 2010 09:56:59 AM

I have always been a fan of the Ripley’s Believe It or Not attractions. There is just something about the weird, and odd and wonderful that intrigues me. Now, they have captured my attention even more with their foray into fertility myths and legends. African fertility statues are on tour and ... [more]

Floss to Conceive

Mar 16th, 2010 08:30:12 PM

I have always had a love/hate relationship with the dentist. I definitely have not had a picture perfect dental history and I certainly don’t proclaim to be a completely committed flosser. So, when I finally conceived and noticed bleeding gums while pregnant I didn’t think much about it. Even when I ... [more]

Is that okay?

Mar 13th, 2010 11:54:30 AM

 Going to the OB/GYNO is never a fun trip. Lying on the bed, with your feet in the stirrups, staring as some ridiculous poster isn’t my idea of a vacation, but I do it because it has to be done. It’s awkward the first few times, or sometimes always, but you know that the doctor ... [more]

Journey to Parenthood

Mar 11th, 2010 03:33:03 PM

This past weekend I went to a get-together in honor of a little boy who was recently adopted into the wonderful home of some friends of ours. It was dubbed the child’s “first playdate,” which meant that all of the people there (with two exeptions) had children. I was struck by two ... [more]

Endometriosis Awareness Month

Mar 7th, 2010 06:46:40 PM

That’s right – March is Endometriosis Awareness Month. Most people probably didn’t know that this month was designated to spread the word about the prevalence of endometriosis, but chances are you or someone you know suffers with this disease. 7 million women and teenage girls suffer with endometriosis, but yet it often ... [more]