How Jimmy Fallon is helping infertile couples across America.
Month: August 2013
Endometriosis: Does Surgery Lower Risk for Ovarian Cancer?
Endometriosis has been linked to ovarian cancer, especially the endometrioid and clear cell types. There are various theories about the origin of endometriosis. The retrograde menstruation theory is the most widely accepted, but endometriosis is also believed to be associated with chronic inflammation, which could serve as a link between endometriosis and cancer.
Many Young Women Use ‘Withdrawal’ for Birth Control
But new study confirms that it’s not good for preventing pregnancy.
Scarlet Letters: Getting the History of Abortion and Contraception Right
If recent legislation passed in Arkansas and North Dakota is allowed to stand, it will be harder for women to get an abortion in those states than it was in New England in 1650.
Shifting Fertility in Shift Work
by S. Fenella Das Gupta, Ph.D., Neuroscience
Shift workers, what would we do without them? All the doctors, nurses, firefighters, ambulance staff, restaurant employees- the list is endless and their work needed. But shift workers have to deal …
Medical Research: Jerry Brown Should Sign Bill on Women’s Egg, or Oocyte, Donations
Gov. Jerry Brown has an opportunity in the next several days to greatly improve opportunities in California for advanced medical research on women’s health issues. On his desk is Assembly Bill 926, which will lift California’s ban on compensation for women who provide oocytes, or eggs, for medical research.
PayPal Co-founder Max Levchin’s Glow Launches to Improve Healthcare, Starting with Infertility
PayPal co-founder Max Levchin is on a mission to reduce the cost of healthcare in the United States. To achieve this, he is launching his next startup called Glow and the first segment he’s targeting is the fertility industry. The company has just released its first app, available on iOS, while revealing it has secured $6 million in funding and added new partners to support its cause.
A Matter of Contract: The Wisconsin Supreme Court Rules Traditional Surrogacy Agreements Are Enforceable
Surrogacy, an arrangement in which a woman carries a child for others who intend to raise it, is no longer novel.
Freezing Sperm Taken Directly from Testicles is Effective Option for Infertile Couples
Frozen sperm taken by biopsy from testicles in men with no sperm in their semen is as effective as fresh sperm taken by biopsy in helping couples conceive through in vitro fertilization (IVF), according to a study at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis.
Do Men Have an Age Limit for Having Children?
Today, I received a question from a man who wondered: How old is too old for a man to father a child? Do similar age limitations apply for men as they do for women? Read on for my advice.