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Infertility Basics

The effect of obesity on infertility

February 2, 2012

If you’re like millions of Americans, your 2012 resolutions likely included something having to do with weight loss.  If you’ve been diagnosed with infertility, it should be noted that there is an ever-increasing understanding of the correlation between obesity and infertility.
It has been shown that obesity is a risk factor for ovulatory problems.  There have also [...]

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Examining the predictive value of AMH: Dr. Ryan Riggs

January 19, 2012

If you are a current or past patient at Reproductive Resource Center of Kansas City (or any infertility clinic), you probably know what FSH is.  FSH stands for follicle- stimulating hormone and has been used as a predictive marker since the 1980’s.  It’s drawn from the blood, typically on days 2, 3 or 4 of [...]

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Endometriosis and Infertility

January 12, 2012

Endometriosis– What is it?  How can the condition impact fertility? Endometriosis is a condition where the uterine lining grows outside of the uterus and it can be deposited on the ovaries, bladder, or bowel.
Menstruation refers to the time (usually each month) when a woman’s body gets rid of the uterine lining.  The endometriosis tissue found [...]

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Understanding Intrauterine Insemination (IUI)

December 20, 2011

Intrauterine insemination (IUI), commonly known as artificial insemination, is a treatment for unexplained infertility and mild to moderate sperm abnormalities.  IUI is frequently combined with ovulation induction or enhancement using oral pills and/or injectable medications.
The goal of an intrauterine insemination is to deliver highly concentrated, mobile sperm to the inside of the uterus where it can [...]

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