Pelvic inflammatory disease, or PID, affects more than 1 million women in the United States each year. Caused by sexually transmitted infections, PID is one of the leading causes of preventable infert...
A number of factors contribute to infertility and even miscarriages. Low estradiol levels are among them. Estradiol is produced by the ovaries and determines whether eggs become available to be ferti...
In today’s modern world, there are several available options for couples struggling with infertility. One option is the myriad of fertility shots available. Depending on what exactly is needed in or...
A surprising new PCOS infertility treatment may help stabilize ovarian cycles, improve glucose tolerance and even help women with this disorder to conceive. PCOS, or polycystic ovarian syndrome, af...
Endometrial scratching is a procedure designed to help improve the embryo implantation rate in women undergoing artificial insemination. The procedure involves scratching the uterine lining to increas...
There are many reasons for female infertility. In about 30 percent of cases, a lack of ovulation (anovulation) is responsible for the inability to conceive. What is anovulation? An average menstrual...
When it comes to soy and fertility there is no clear-cut answer as to it's benefits, side effects and effectiveness—positive or negative. Studies show that one in eight couples struggle with in...
In our 24/7, always-on world, light pollution is a given. Streetlights, store lights, continuously lighted office buildings, headlights and taillights can make the night seem almost like day. Our nat...
