by Fred Licciardi, M.D.
This we call “distal occlusion” and it can take a few forms. The most obvious and severe is what’s called a hydrosaplinx (or hydro for short), or bilateral hydrosalpinges when both are …
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Can You be a Poor Responder and Get Pregnant on Your Own?
by Fred Licciardi, M.D.
So a little story about a couple I saw recently. She was a poor responder with borderline FSH levels, normal tubes and a favorable age. He had low sperm counts. They had been through IVF. I suggested that he see a …
Single fathers raising, caring for and talking to pre-teen daughters about their bodies
by Lisa Marsh, The AFA’s London Correspondent
If you are a single father, raising an adolescent or teenage daughter on your own, having a talk with her about her body can be really difficult. It’s hard to know when is the right …
Lupus, infertility and pregnancy
by Corey Whelan
Lupus is a chronic, autoimmune disease, which can damage any part of the body. While teenagers and men are sometimes diagnosed with lupus, women of child bearing age comprise the largest statistical group …
The Royal Surgery
You guys may remember the blog post I wrote, recapping my experiences at a Congressional briefing on toxins and reproductive health. To tell you the truth, I, um, left out a minor detail about that day. It was gorgeous weather …
Gay Dads and Lesbian Moms and the Transition to Parenthood
by Kim Bergman, Ph.D.
After 14 attempts over 18 months of donor insemination I was finally pregnant–something I had wished for and wanted for years. That’s why I was so surprised at my reaction when at 8 months pregnant I visited my friend …
Survivng Mother’s and Father’s Day
by Judith Kottick, LCSW
Mother’s and Father’s Day may be holidays invented by the Hallmark Card Company, but it doesn’t mean this commemoration of parenthood doesn’t still have meaning. For many of us, the …
Finding Faith this Easter
For Christians, Easter is a time of celebration. I always look forward to the church service on Easter Sunday because I know the pulpit will be filled with beautiful flowers, the hymns will have a festive tone and a huge brunch will …
Passover and PCOS – a Guide to Healthy Eating
by Corey Whelan
Tonight, Jewish families and their friends will be gathering around Passover seder tables, to tell the story of Moses and the exodus of the Jewish slaves from Egypt, centuries ago. Like most holidays, this one will …
Update on the Safe Chemicals Act – some good news from Capital Hill
by Kimberly Inez McGuire
A bit of good news for reproductive health today coming from Congress! Signaling their clear intention to protect families from toxic chemicals in everyday products, Senators Frank Lautenberg, Barbara Boxer, Amy …