Why donor egg IVF is a better option than surrogacy
Women are much more attached to their embryos than to their uterus. This makes perfect sense. After all , the high point of an IVF cycle is you get a chance to see your embryos. There is no question that embryos are beautiful , and because they represent potential future babies, many women refer to them fondly as their embies ! The uterus , on the other hand , is not very glamorous. Most women think of it as just a passive container - and one which has often caused them considerable grief during their menstrual periods !This is why when the IVF cycle fails , women are much more likely to blame the uterus rather than ...
Source: The Patient's Doctor - March 18, 2013 Category: Obstetricians and Gynecologists Tags: Health In vitro fertilisation Uterus ivf Pregnancy Embryo Surrogacy Menstrual cycle Source Type: blogs
Does HLA sharing cause pregnancy losses ?
I recently heard from one of my friend who is going through
IVF to have her child. In the course of her treatment , she went through
two pregnancy losses, one at 12 weeks and one at 5 weeks. As usual, a
battery of tests were performed on her by her IVF specialist to find out
where the fault lay- why did the miscarriage happen ? Of the several
tests performed on her, two tests came back positive. She was told her
NK cells in uterus are elevated ; and that her HLA haplotype (what the
heck is that?) was very similar to her husband's. On seeing her results,
her doctor told her that it was a waste of time and energy in ...
Source: The Patient's Doctor - March 2, 2013 Category: Obstetricians and Gynecologists Tags: Natural killer cell In vitro fertilisation Uterus Miscarriage ivf Pregnancy Manju Infant Source Type: blogs
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This is a guest post by a patient I admire a lot !
Dear Dr. Malpani,
Two days ago when I came back to your clinic you asked me to write about my experience with Julia.Today I took the time and I started to write my history you can use parts of the letter or the full letter to publish at your newsletter and share with other patients.
Three failed IVF cycles in Europe one failed cycle in India and one cornual ectopic pregnancy I am back at the clinic of Dr. Malpani to go through my last IVF cycle. This time I will be pregnant and I will carry the baby to term without complications.
After three failed IVF treatments in Euro...
Source: The Patient's Doctor - February 28, 2013 Category: Obstetricians and Gynecologists Tags: Clinic United States In vitro fertilisation India Malpani ivf Pregnancy ectopic pregnancy Source Type: blogs
The Op-Ed: Off-Label Pregnancy Rx Needs More Regs
With all the talk of off-label promotion and commercial free speech, a vexing issue remains – patient safety. A case in point is the use of dexamethasone, which is sometimes given to pregnant women at risk of having a child with congenital adrenal hyperplasia. Prenatal dexamethasone cannot prevent a child being born with CAH, but it may reduce the odds a girl will be born sex atypical from having CAH. A recent paper in AJOG argued against the use because of safety concerns. We asked Alice Dreger, a professor of Clinical Medical Humanities & Bioethics at Northwestern University, to explain…
In a legal case...
Source: Pharmalot - February 27, 2013 Category: Pharma Commentators Authors: Ed Silverman Tags: Uncategorized Alice Dreger Dexamethasone Medical Ethics Off Label Promotion Source Type: blogs
Tubal Reversal And Miscarriage: Is There A Connection?
This article begins to answer. (Source: Tubal Reversal Blog)
Source: Tubal Reversal Blog - February 19, 2013 Category: Infertility Authors: Dr. Monteith Tags: burned tubes cut and tied tubes dr berger Dr. Monteith Essure ivf ligation and resection reversing tied tubes tubal clips tubal coagulation tubal ligation tubal ligation reversal tubal reversal procedure tubal reversal surgery Source Type: blogs
Stroke Symptoms Checklist
People in recovery may have damaged their bodies during their drinking or drugging careers. It may be helpful to know the warning signs of stroke – especially in older age groups.
A stroke happens when a blood vessel carrying oxygen and nutrients to the brain is either blocked by a clot (ischemic stroke) or ruptures (hemorrhagic stroke). When this occurs, part of the brain no longer receives the oxygen it needs, and the tissue in that area starts to die.
Transient ischemic attacks (TIAs) consist of stroke-like symptoms, which go away shortly after starting and produce no lasting damage. Even if your symptoms disappear en...
Source: Recovery Is Sexy.com - February 14, 2013 Category: Addiction Authors: Sparrow Tags: Addictions Alcoholism Disease Treatment Women drinking drugging hemorrhagic ischemic warning signs of stroke Source Type: blogs
Infertility is ...
1) the love we carry for our unborn child2) the happiness we feel when we see small children3) the respect we develop towards all forms of life4) the love we feel towards our understanding, supportive and selfless partner5) the surprise - when we hear how our friends get pregnant by accident!6) the wonder - when we see the growing belly of a pregnant woman!7) the affection we...
Source: The Patient's Doctor - February 14, 2013 Category: Obstetricians and Gynecologists Tags: Health In vitro fertilisation Shopping Miscarriage endometriosis Pregnancy Infertility ovulation Source Type: blogs
In Armenia, Abortion Rates are High and Access to Contraception is Limited
Taleen K. Moughamian, a women’s health nurse practitioner in Philadelphia, traveled to Armenia in the fall of 2012. Working with the Children of Armenia Fund, she conducted health exams, including breast and cervical cancer screenings, and provided contraceptive counseling. The following account is based on her work and conversations with Armenian women.
by Taleen K. Moughamian
The differences between Armenia’s capital, Yerevan, and the rest of the country are vast. While Yerevan has most of the modern-day conveniences you could ask for, the villages I visited in the Armavir region have populations between 300...
Source: Our Bodies Our Blog - February 6, 2013 Category: Health Medicine and Bioethics Commentators Authors: OBOS Tags: Abortion & Reproductive Rights Birth Control & Family Planning Feminism & Gender Global News Sex Education armenia Source Type: blogs
8 Damn Good Reasons Not to Get the Flu Shot
Are you thinking about getting the flu vaccine?
Every year the mainstream media war drum beats for you to get vaccinated against the flu. They rarely discuss anything but the benefits of the vaccine.
Why?
Maybe it is because many people are already skeptical about the flu vaccine.
I’m going to be very up front with you here. You rarely hear about the adverse reactions or about the toxic chemicals being injected into you. My goal is to get you to investigate vaccines more closely. Here are eight reasons to question the flu shot.
Let’s begin…
REASON #1: NEUROTOXIC INGREDIENTS
A common urban myth is that the mercury ha...
Source: vactruth.com - February 1, 2013 Category: Health Medicine and Bioethics Commentators Authors: Jeffry John Aufderheide Tags: Jeffry John Aufderheide Top Stories American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Dr. Gary Goldman Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Thimerosal vaccine ingredients Vaccine Safety Viral Shedding Source Type: blogs
Pregnant in Healthcare: diseases to avoid
This article from Nursing Center has some additional information on risks that pregnant healthcare workers are exposed to, with some suggestions for how to mitigate these risks. As a currently pregnant, currently recovering from very mild illness person, I can attest that it's pretty miserable being sick when you don't have many options for medication, are already tired, are at greater risk for dehydration, and are worried about the development of your child.Knowledge is power- hope this list helps you feel more empowered as a pregnant healthcare worker! (Source: Occupational Therapy Notes)
Source: Occupational Therapy Notes - February 1, 2013 Category: Occupational Therapists Tags: practice issues acute care Source Type: blogs
When Pregnancy is a Crime: Arrests, Forced Interventions in the Name of Public Health
Although this January marks the 40th anniversary of the landmark Supreme Court decision legalizing abortion, we know that there is still much work to be done to ensure reproductive justice for all women.
The Guttmacher Institute reports that 2012 saw the second highest number of abortion restrictions enacted in a single year; the Center for Reproductive Justice addresses each state in this report.
Among the provisions ultimately defeated were “fetal personhood” bills in Mississippi and Oklahoma. But the notion that fetuses should be protected from the women carrying them has resulted in the restriction and pun...
Source: Our Bodies Our Blog - January 16, 2013 Category: Health Medicine and Bioethics Commentators Authors: Rachel Tags: Abortion & Reproductive Rights Legal Pregnancy & Childbirth Public Policy Race & Ethnicity Research & Studies Source Type: blogs
Guest Post: Pregnancy, Miscarriage, and Type 1 Diabetes.
Today's guest post comes from my dear friend Kate Boylan, who has experienced a journey with diabetes, pregnancy, and miscarriage. I'm grateful that there are people like Kate who put it out there like this, even when it must still feel raw. I hope there's some healing found for her in sharing.* * * “It has absolutely nothing to do with diabetes.”
That is what the renowned Boston-area high-risk obstetrician reported to me and my husband right after she told us that I was miscarrying my first pregnancy. She went on, “Based on the irregular heartbeat, and the lack of growth in...
Source: Six Until Me. - January 14, 2013 Category: Diabetes Source Type: blogs
Don't Put All The Blame On Hormones - Gluten Can Shorten Your Sex Life, Too
Even though it is believed that with menopause and andropause comes a loss of libido, fertility and sex drive, it has been always assumed that the reason is due to a change in hormones.
However, a recent study is claiming that it may not be the only reason, and that gluten, once again, is the culprit for our failing health! (1,2).
Moreover, the problem starts long time before menopause hits. This problem affects the whole reproductive life of a woman, leading to miscarriages and premature birth. This problem makes menopause more severe than in healthy women. But what is it? What is this unknown enemy that can make su...
Source: Doctor Kalitenko antiaging blog - January 10, 2013 Category: Physicians With Health Advice Authors: admin Source Type: blogs
A long gestation!
Settlement reached in pregnancy drug cancer lawsuit
BOSTON -- Eli Lilly and Co. has settled a lawsuit brought by four sisters who contended their breast cancer was caused by a drug their mother took during pregnancy in the 1950s, a move some believe could trigger financial settlements in scores of other claims brought by women around the country.
A total of 51 women, including the Melnick sisters, filed lawsuits in Boston against more than a dozen companies that made or marketed a synthetic estrogen known as DES.
The Melnick sisters' case was the first to go to trial. The settlement was announced Wednesday on the secon...
Source: PharmaGossip - January 10, 2013 Category: Pharma Commentators Authors: insider Source Type: blogs
What to say to a newly diagnosed cancer patient
“So, the doctor told me I have breast cancer. I just wanted to let you know. I’m doing fine right now, but I have some decisions to make regarding my treatment options. I’ll keep you posted.”This may be a typical email sent to family and friends after receiving a breast cancer diagnosis. Sending emails seems more practical at this point. With so many friends and family to update, unless a general meeting is called at the local hotel conference room, they would have to repeat these words over and over again. It ’s hard enough to say them once. Here come the well meaning responses.viawww.kevinmd.comArgh. It&#...
Source: HealthyConcerns.com - April 16, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Elisa Camahort Tags: Healthy Stories Weblogs Source Type: blogs
