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Recurrent Pregnancy Loss

November 6, 2011

According to the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM), recurrent pregnancy loss is a disease, distinct from infertility. It is defined by two or more failed pregnancies.  Did you know that 25% of all recognized pregnancies result in miscarriage? While this is true, less than 5% of women will experience two consecutive miscarriages, and only [...]

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Causes of Male Infertility

April 21, 2011

If you follow us on Facebook, then you recently saw our link to a fantastic video.  ”Understanding Infertility – The Basics” is a series of patient education videos produced in 2011 for the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM).  We will be highlighting the videos in our blog as well as on our Facebook page- [...]

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Donor Sperm

September 9, 2010

Therapeutic insemination or in vitro fertilization with donor sperm is considered when there is a male factor resulting from absent or significantly abnormal sperm. When couples plan to start a family the possibility of having an infertility problem is the furthest thing from their mind. The recommendation to use donor sperm is sometimes not easily [...]

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Sperm Mythology

June 2, 2010

For many couples, it’s a complete surprise to learn that in approximately 50% of infertility cases, there is some male factor, resulting from abnormalities in sperm count, sperm motility or sperm morphology.  In over 25% of those cases, the male is the sole factor behind the couples’ inability to conceive.  Everyone knows that a woman’s [...]

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