Infertility will be the third most serious health condition after cancer and cardiovascular diseases this century.
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Is There a Link Between Endometriosis and Ovarian Cancer?
There are several theories regarding the etiology of ovarian cancer. Certain reproductive factors (early menarche, late menopause, low parity, infertility) are associated with increased risk. The most widely accepted theory explains the origin of ovarian cancer by the repeated epithelial trauma accompanying ovulations. The surface trauma is followed by repair, during which mutations could occur, resulting in malignant transformation.
From Friendship to Parenthood
Woman’s struggle with infertility leads to her carrying twins for another couple.
THE FERTILITY DOCTOR: A Patient’s Obesity Can Impact Fertility Treatments
Obesity affects over 35 percent of American public. It is associated with many health problems such as heart disease, diabetes and other conditions. Obesity is also associated with infertility and with infertility affecting one in seven couples, many obese women find themselves requiring fertility treatments.
Dr. Max Gomez: Dealing With Second Child Infertility
Infertility is a problem for millions of couples even though some of them have already had a child.
Bill Would Allow Insurance for Infertility Treatments
A proposed law that would allow Utah insurance companies to provide coverage for married couples receiving infertility treatment passed a House committee hearing Friday.
Frozen Donor Eggs Helping Couples Conceive
The use of frozen donor eggs is expanding the options for couples struggling with infertility. Now that the technology is approved for mainstream use, it’s cutting the cost and the time it takes to conceive.
The Secret of Fertile Sperm
To better understand the causes of male infertility, a team of Bay Area researchers is exploring the factors, both physiological and biochemical, that differentiate fertile sperm from infertile sperm.
New Analysis of Endometriosis Could Help Diagnoses, Treatments
Endometriosis, the invasive displacement of uterine tissue into surrounding organs, affects at least 10 percent of women. The disease, which is often misdiagnosed, can cause severe pain and infertility, but very little is known about how it arises.
Secondary Infertility Becoming More Common
The anguish of infertility can be heartbreaking for a couple. There is another side of this problem that’s getting worse. It’s known as secondary infertility. More couples are finding their dreams of having a second child are not coming true.