This mother’s day I was reflecting on my infertility journey and how I became a mother. My daughter, Grace, was born because of the kindness of an egg donor. I will never be able to meet her or thank her …
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Financing Fertility Options in the U.S.
Senator Kirsten Gillbrand (D-NY) recently reintroduced a Congressional bill that would create a tax credit for out of pocket infertility medical treatment.
Remember Infertility on Mothers Day
Infertility is a beast. It is a repulsive, smelly leviathan looming in the shadows beyond hope’s edge. This evil monster eagerly waits in the darkness ready to sink its venomous teeth into one’s joy during the most celebratory moments of life: A child’s birthday party; family sporting events; Christmas morning; baby showers; and of course, this blasted creature completely rips apart Mother’s Day.
AUA 2013: Early Steps Taken in Using Stem Cells for Infertility
Wake Forest University researchers have conducted early, pre-clinical work that they say supports further research on the use of spermatogonial stem cell (SSC) transplantation as a potential treatment for male infertility.
Male Infertility Often ‘OverLooked’ by Physicians
Male infertility may account for up to 50% of a couple’s inability to conceive, with multiple factors potentially contributing to this problem, a speaker said here.
Learning to be a Better Mother Because of Infertility
During my first year of infertility, I remember feeling sad about my life when I heard other friends were pregnant.
Can an Antibacterial Ingredient Be the Cause of the Rise of Infertility
Can an anti-bacterial ingredient be some of the cause of infertility? Fox2now reports today that the FDA is now reevaluating the ingredient used in 75 percent of anti-bacterial liquid soaps and body washes sold in the United States. This chemical is also found on kitchen counters, baby bassinets and most hand and body soap.
Researchers Identify Gene Variations Linked to Male and Female Infertility
Identification of genetic variations in the genes coding for the hormone FSH may provide new treatments for male and female infertility, according to work presented at the European Congress of Endocrinology in Copenhagen. A group of researchers at the University of Muenster has characterised gene variations which may improve treatment for almost half of infertile men, as well as allowing tailored treatment for women undergoing assisted reproduction.
Roundup is Tied to Infertility and Cancer; Herbicide’s Maker Calls it Safe
Heavy use of the world’s most popular herbicide, Roundup, may be linked to a range of health problems and diseases, including Parkinson’s, infertility and cancers, according to a new study.
National Infertility Awareness Week: Infertility Myths Debunked
This week is National Infertility Awareness Week, a time of year devoted to raising awareness about reproductive health and infertility. Infertility affects one in eight couples or 7.3 million people in the U.S. Nearly 12% of women of reproductive age experience difficulty having a baby and approximately 11.5% of Black women report infertility compared to 7% of White women.