Suleika Jaouad always wanted to be a writer, reporting abroad on wars and revolutions. But three years ago she had to slightly modify her journalistic dream. She was diagnosed with an aggressive form of leukemia at the age of 22.
Month: November 2013
Infertility Treatment and the Law
by Iris Waichler, L.C.S.W.
In the past month, I have read about 2 cases where couples who had undergone infertility treatment ended up in court, contesting who had custody of the …
Is Your Virility Worth The Risk From Testosterone Replacement Therapy?
There is a certain inevitability about the recent finding that testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) poses the same risk to cardiovascular health as hormone replacement therapy (HRT) does in women.
Estrogen After Menopause May Blunt Stress’ Effects on Memory
Estrogen therapy after menopause may help reduce the memory problems associated with stress in some older women, a small new study suggests.
Cost Of Having Baby: $21K For Single Birth, $105k For Twins
Having a baby can lead to a lifetime of expenses, ranging from diapers to down payments on that first car. But before that even begins, families have to pay the medical bill from the baby’s birth.
State Lawmakers Try Again to Ban Human Cloning, Human-Animal Hybrids in Ohio
Despite several failed previous attempts, state lawmakers have again introduced legislation that would create a statewide ban on human cloning and on animal-human hybrids.
Does Cancer Kill Your Sex Life?
Cancer patients readily admit the uncertainty regarding side effects –during and after treatment– is surprisingly difficult to bear. Medical teams specify the timing of hair loss, explain how to deal with nausea or recommend foods that may appeal to altered taste buds. Despite their best efforts, these are just mere indications of what to expect, not precise enough to provide the necessary peace of mind. The implications of cancer on a patient’s sex life, however, is only occasionally included in this conversation.
France Reports Drop in Sperm Donors
Sperm donations in France have decreased significantly in recent years and new figures from the National Agency for Biomedicine are likely to show a further drop.
Is Smog to Blame for Shanghai’s Sperm Crisis? Doctors Blame Pollution for Low Fertility Rate
Smog in China’s most populated city is being blamed for a fertility crisis as the incidence of low sperm counts among its men reaches record levels.
Despite Incentives, Many Couples Aim for Twins with IVF
For many couples undergoing in vitro fertilization, the desire to rapidly complete a family apparently outweighs concerns over medical risks and the lure of cash savings, according to Dr. Fady I. Sharara.