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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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Demystifying Injectable Medications

November 4, 2010

Gonadotropins (Gonal-F, Follistim, Menopur, Bravelle) are fertility medications containing follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and/or luteinizing hormone (LH). Your physician may prescribe these medications to you if you fail to ovulate or fail to achieve pregnancy with clomiphene citrate (Clomid) therapy.  Gonadotropins help to stimulate follicular (egg) development within the ovaries.
These medications are not available in oral form [...]

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Basic Infertility Tests

May 28, 2010

There are many tests that can be performed in an effort to determine the cause(s) of one’s inability to conceive.  Some of these can be performed by your Primary Care Physician and/or OB/GYN, while other, more advanced diagnostic tests should be performed by a Reproductive Endocrinologist.
There are several categories of infertility tests.
Blood Tests may determine [...]

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