Popular selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressants such as Prozac, Paxil or Celexa, Lexapro, Luvox, and Zoloft are commonly prescribed to women between the ages of 18 and 44 – i.e. those who are of childbearing age. And in …
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Adoption: The Power of Support
It has been over twenty years since I set out to adopt a child. One thing that hasn’t changed since then is the importance of creating your own adoption support network.
With the right support you will come through the …
Parenting after Infertility Groups
by Iris Waichler, L.C.S.W.
People who are undergoing infertility put all their energy into having a healthy baby. Those who are lucky enough to have a healthy child …
Infertility patients and desperate measures: The IVF raffle
by Corey Whelan
When I was an infertility patient, like most, my insurance didn’t cover IVF. Looking back, I have to say I have never been as aggressive, or creative, or determined, or driven to find a solution to any situation as I …
A New Sense of Normal for Veterans- Fertility Coverage for Veterans.
When we think of veterans and health care, we most often think of the mental health issues that they face upon their return. But with an increasing number of veterans suffering from infertility, fertility insurance coverage has come into sharper …
Lowell Ku, M.D. discusses fertility preservation
Fertility preservation is a form of reproductive medicine which has proven to be life altering for cancer patients as well as other individuals, both men and women, who need to postpone parenthood for a variety of reason. Lowell T. …
Judaism and Infertility Treatment
by Iris Waichler, L.C.S.W.
Yom Kippur, an important high holiday in the Jewish New Year is being celebrated this week. It is a time of reflection and taking time out to engage in prayer and thinking about choices you made in the previous …
Creating Healthier Babies by Genetic Manipulation. Should We Do It?
by S. Fenella Das Gupta, Ph.D., Neuroscience
Many diseases occur as a result of mutations occurring in a particular gene. Some of these mutations can be passed on to future generations. But right now, scientists are working on a particular …
Ten Myths about Adoption
by Kathy Brodsky, L.C.S.W.
Adoption is an emotionally charged topic. Throw in some misinformation and a whopping dose of the stuff tabloids are made of and it’s hard to separate myth from fact. So sit back, get comfortable, and …
Really? That’s Amazing!!
by Ken Mosesian
Really? That’s amazing!
That’s the number one response we received from physicians when we discussed our outreach program to men living with HIV. The message is simple and extraordinary: with proper care, men living with …