Fertility clinics have put a new twist on how to make babies: A “two-mom” approach that lets female same-sex couples share the biological role. One woman’s eggs are mixed in a lab dish with donor sperm, then implanted in the other woman, who carries the pregnancy.
Month: October 2013
More Women Seek Pregnancy With Donor Eggs
More U.S. women are attempting to have children using eggs donated by other women and taking home healthy babies as a result, a new study shows.
A Doctor, Patient and Dad Tells His Tale
By Mark Leondires, MD
As a reproductive endocrinologist at a large IVF practice, I am responsible for our third party reproduction program where we have an anonymous egg donation program. Over the years we have often discussed; what do …
It’s Twins! Two On The Way For Babyless Couple Who Raised Fertility Funds Online
After years of struggles with infertility issues, the babyless couple who turned to the Internet to raise funds for in vitro fertilization has some good news.Brittany Barry is finally pregnant. With twins.
Painful Menopausal Sex: New Drug Prompts Discussion
When it comes to menopausal symptoms, hot flashes get all the press. But another common problem associated with menopause isn’t talked about much outside of doctors’ offices – and sometimes not there either.
Chlamydia Epidemic May Cause Rise in Infertility Among Young Australians, Experts Warn
Health experts are warning that an epidemic of chlamydia may herald a wave of infertility among young Australians
6 ways to Boost Fertility Through Nutrition
For women hoping to conceive, experts advise watching your weight and following a Mediterranean-style diet to boost your odds of having a baby.
Readers Ask About HSAs, Infertility Treatment And The Consequences Of Not Buying Insurance
Now that the health insurance marketplaces are open and the January deadline for having health insurance is fast approaching, people want details about the available plans and access to health savings accounts, and information about penalties for not buying health insurance
Fertility Clinics Help More Gay Couples Have Kids
Fertility clinics have put a new twist on how to make babies: A “two-mom” approach that lets female same-sex couples share the biological role. One woman’s eggs are mixed in a lab dish with donor sperm, then implanted in the other woman, who carries the pregnancy.
Men Have Biological Clocks, Too
Men and women are roughly equally likely to be infertile, but for years the focus has been on female treatments.