Over a third of couples eligible for expectant management of unexplained fertility were treated; prognosis was often not calculated and/or expectant management was frequently not recommended. Couples who were expectantly managed had comparable pregnancy rates to those who were overtreated.
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Conceiving The Possibilities: The Management of Infertility in Women with Endometriosis
Endometriosis is a poorly understood, progressive disease affecting women in their reproductive years. It creates an inflammatory environment in the pelvis and reproductive system, leading to the development of adhesions (scar tissues) and endometriomas (cysts known as chocolate cysts), which cause chronic pelvic pain symptoms and can compromise fertility.
The Recession’s Baby Bust
There’s a reason why “boom times” and “baby boom” both contain an onomatopoeic signifier of the procreative act. In developed countries, fertility rates tend to go up and down with GDP.
Local Governments Offer to Subsidize Infertility Teatment for Men
To counter the nation’s ultralow birthrate, five prefectural governments are offering to subsidize fertility treatment for men, sources said, in addition to the nationwide program.
Risks of Twins, Triplets May Prompt IVF Patients to Opt for Singletons
A new study bolsters the argument that fertility doctors should transfer just one embryo at a time when they are trying to help women give birth.
Mommy Monday: Fertility Facts
One in eight couples will have trouble getting pregnant or sustaining a pregnancy. There’s a lot of information out there, but how much do you know about fertility?
NHS Accused Of Rationing Fertility Treatments
The NHS has been accused of rationing fertility treatment for couples who desperately want to have a baby.
The History of Medical Studies of Male Infertility
In 1881 a German couple – Herr and Frau B – were trying to get pregnant with no success. They consulted Dr Levy, a gynaecologist based in Munich, for help. Levy was determined to approach the problem in a scientific manner and make a thorough investigation into the man’s fertility. Over a period of several months, Levy made 12 pre-arranged home visits to the couple to conduct a study that he knew to be fraught with “obnoxiousness”.
In Vitro Fertilization Service Warranted, Physicians Say
Fertility doctors in St. John’s say it’s time for Newfoundland and Labrador to provide a service to infertile couples that is available in almost every other Canadian province.
The Ethics of Transgender Fertility
This month’s issue of LGBT Health contains a fascinating interview with two Boston fertility specialists who cater for gays and lesbians who want to become parents. Perhaps the most controversial aspect of their work is provisions for the fertility of boys and girls who are transitioning to the opposite sex.