As you prepare for in-vitro fertilization (IVF), you may have a number of lifestyle questions, including how active you should be during the various phases of treatment. There may be times when walking, stationary cycling, or swimming will need to replace more strenuous routines and sports, from tennis to kickboxing to weightlifting. Of course, you [...]
Posted on: February 14, 2012
It is important to be aware of the emotional and social challenges that occur as couples seek medical assistance for infertility. Though millions of Americans have fertility issues, each person will experience unique reactions and emotions. Overcoming infertility can come with stressful highs and lows, especially when outcomes are uncertain. As you undergo procedures, be [...]
Posted on: January 11, 2012
Endometriosis is a fairly common reproductive condition, affecting between 5 and 10% of women. Its symptoms vary, but typically involve excessive pain or abnormal bleeding during menstruation, and sometimes can cause pain during or after sexual intercourse. The disease tends to worsen over time, if untreated, and is a leading cause and contributing factor to [...]
Posted on: November 17, 2011
The inability to conceive with your partner can be a difficult and troubling experience for women as well as men. At this point, over 14% of American couples fall under the technical definition of “infertile”, but the good news is that over 85% of those couples can and will conceive with the proper treatment. At [...]
Posted on: October 28, 2011
Math experts tell us that the chance of winning the lottery every week doesn’t increase with time. It’s the same probability every week to win the Jackpot when playing one ticket. This statistical fact, however, doesn’t apply to the treatment of in-vitro-fertilization (IVF), as a recent study suggests. Researchers in Australia examined the IVF treatment [...]
Posted on: May 6, 2011
Egg Donation is a wonderful way for a young woman to help another woman to have a family. Due to popular demand, IVF-Orange has expanded its in-house egg donor program to make the application process for egg donor candidates easier. On the Internet, the dedicated web page on “How to Become a Donor” explains the [...]
Posted on: May 4, 2011
Fun Facts About Trying to Conceive Fertility is a serious topic, but it’s good to lighten up occasionally. Here are some interesting knowledge points about the baby-making challenge. Having intercourse about 5 days before your ovulating might increase your chance of getting pregnant. Sperm is viable for several days after intercourse and once the egg [...]
Posted on: January 6, 2011
IVF-Orange is continuously improving its patient services. Dr. Mohyi and his fertility team go the “extra mile” to provide excellent patient care with thoughtfulness and helpful tools. As a special offer for a great start in the New Year, IVF-Orange gives one free complete semen analysis (CSA) to new patients. One of the recent improvements [...]
Posted on: January 4, 2011
