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FSH

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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Initial Infertility Testing for Women

August 29, 2011

We’ve previously discussed the importance of egg quality when trying to achieve pregnancy, especially as it relates to advanced maternal age. Your doctor will want to determine this by examining reproductive hormone levels.
The middle of a woman’s menstrual cycle is marked by ovulation.  This occurs when the ovary releases a mature egg.  But how to know [...]

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Back to Basics…Human Reproduction 101

August 7, 2011

With the start of school on horizon…it’s only right that we take an “elementary” approach to reproduction and review the basics. After all, arming yourself with a thorough understanding of your reproductive system is the first step to being your own best advocate when it comes to your reproductive health.
The female reproductive system is entirely [...]

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Does Blood Type O = diminished ovarian reserve?

March 19, 2011

A few weeks back, it was reported that women with blood type O may have trouble getting pregnant and that they have fertility problems.  The idea gained traction online after an annual fertility meeting, where two scientists presented a study linking blood type O blood with diminished ovarian reserve. The same study also showed that [...]

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