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| | Infertility - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
 | | Infertility is the inability to naturally conceive a child or the inability to carry a pregnancy to term. | | | There are many ethical issues associated with infertility and its treatment. | | | Technically, secondary infertility is not present if there has been a change of partners. |
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| | Infertility - Adoption Encyclopedia |
| | The infertile couple may have attempted to achieve a pregnancy for years, even as long as a decade or more, before finally deciding what they really want is to be parents and then being able to give up the idea of a pregnancy and a biological child. | | | Yet the scars from the pain of awareness of infertility do not dissolve overnight with the decision to adopt a child, and infertile couples who choose to adopt need to realize feelings of anxiety over infertility may never disappear altogether. | | | Hopefully, the social worker who counsels the adoptive couple will have a basic understanding of the pain of infertility; unfortunately, some social workers believe this pain should be completely resolved before the couple seeks to adopt. |
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| | MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Infertility |
| | Because infertility is frequently caused by sexually transmitted diseases, practicing safer sex behaviors may minimize the risk of future infertility. | | | It is important for the couple to recognize and discuss the emotional impact that infertility has on them as individuals and together, and seek medical advice from their health care provider. | | | Appropriate therapy (not including advanced techniques, such as in vitro fertilization) allows pregnancy to occur in 50% to 60% of previously infertile couples. |
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| | Eighty-five to 90 percent of infertility cases are treated with drugs or surgery. | | | Sometimes a man has an infertility problem that can be corrected by surgery. | | | While this may seem simple, in fact many things can happen to prevent pregnancy from occurring. |
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| | Hill Health Topics A-Z - Infertility : Topic Overview |
| | When considering whether you may have an infertility problem, however, bear in mind that "normal fertility" is defined as the ability to naturally conceive within 2 years' time. | | | Some conditions are hormonal in nature, and others are structural problems in the reproductive organs that require surgical repair. | | | What kinds of surgeries are used to treat infertility? |
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| | Health Information - Yale Medical Group |
| | Infertility is defined by the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) as a disease of the reproductive system that impairs the body's ability to perform the basic function of reproduction. | | | Unexplained infertility does not mean there is no reason for the problem, but that the reason is unable to be identified at the present time. | | | This procedure is often used in combination with ovulation medications to increase the chances for conception. |
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| | Infertility & the Depression Connection - Infertility |
| | The key for you may not be drugs and expensive medical procedures, but may very well lie in learning techniques similar to those taught in the mind/body program. | | | First, the women that participated in this study had been dealing with infertility for a while, most had complicated reasons for not getting pregnant, and most were actively trying various medical procedures and medications at the time they entered this study. | | | A surprising yield of this study was that the women who were in the mind/body program had a higher rate of conceiving naturally, with no intervention than the women in the support group and the control group. |
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| | Infertility Information Center |
| | Infertility is NOT an inconvenience; it is a disease of the reproductive system that impairs the body's ability to perform the basic function of reproduction. | | | While vital for some patients, in vitro fertilization and similar treatments account for less than 5% of infertility services, and only three hundredths of one percent (.003%) of U.S. health care costs. | | | A poorly functioning male reproductive system is the problem for 30 to 40 percent of couples seeking help for infertility. |
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| | INFERTILITY |
| | HMG therapy (Pergonal, Repronal, Metrodin) may be effective in stimulating fertility in women with ovulatory problems, endometriosis, cervical factor infertility, and unexplained infertility. | | | About 14% (that is 1 in 10) of couples who seek to have a baby will experience infertility. | | | Women should be warned that it can be a harrowing experience, some finding it as arduous as being treated for cancer. |
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http://www.eamg-med.com/pregnancy/infertility.shtml
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| | Infertility |
| | If you have endometriosis, your doctor may treat you with ovulation therapy, in which medication is used to stimulate or regulate ovulation, or in vitro fertilization, in which the egg and sperm are joined in the laboratory and transferred to the uterus. | | | Difficulties with erection of the penis (erectile dysfunction), premature ejaculation, painful intercourse (dyspareunia), or psychological or relationship problems can contribute to infertility. | | | Infertility can affect social relationships and sexual functioning. |
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| | Infertility Clinic |
| | Infertility clinics also provide support services such as genetic counseling and support groups. | | | You need to choose the right type of infertility clinic since you will be entrusting them with an important aspect of your health. | | | Menstrual history, family history of infertility and sexual factors are examined. |
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http://www.targetwoman.com/articles/infertility-clinic.html
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| | AAMFT Consumer Update- Infertility |
| | The marriage and family therapist will provide his or her clients with a safe, neutral ground in which to discuss the numerous issues related to infertility, and also validate the intense feelings and emotions which often accompany the crisis. | | | As one might expect, infertility places a great deal of emotional strain on individuals and couples, as well as friends and family. | | | Since marriage and family therapists are trained to focus on an individual or couple within a systems context, they can help persons experiencing infertility to address issues in a clearer way. |
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http://www.aamft.org/families/Consumer_Updates/Infertility.asp
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| | UpToDate Patient information: Evaluation of the infertile couple |
| | Not all patients with infertility are alike, and it is important that your situation is evaluated by someone who knows you as a whole person. | | | In 28 percent of the couples in this particular study, the cause of infertility could not be determined. | | | Information provided by the National Institutes of Health, national medical societies, and some other well-established organizations are often reliable sources of information, although the frequency with which their information is updated is variable. |
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| | Male Reproductive Clinic - Texas, Infertility - Services |
| | Our approach to treating male infertility disorders utilizes anti-inflammation medication, antibacterial medication, hormone regulating medication, and medication that promotes erections and ejaculation. | | | Some surgical procedures like testes biopsy, vasogram (injection of dye into the genital duct), and cystoscopy of the bladder help to determine if an obstruction of genital duct system may be present. | | | A thorough evaluation of both partners is critical when a couple is felt to be infertile. |
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| | Infertility Fertility Treatment |
| | The strength of this desire is unrelated to age, social class, or etiology of the infertility. | | | It is estimated that over 50% of infertile couples never seek therapy. | | | It is, however, an injustice to our patients not to discuss of fertility at routine health visits, or to wait a year before starting education and counseling. |
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http://www.infertilityspecialist.com/infertility_thatcher.html
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| | Male Infertility- Health Encyclopedia and Reference |
| | About 25 percent of couples experience infertility at some point in their lives. | | | The doctor will also conduct a physical examination to determine whether there is a condition that could affect sperm production. | | | You should promptly seek professional medical care if you have any concern about your health, and you should always consult your physician before starting a fitness regimen. |
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| | Fertilethoughts - Infertility |
| | Infertility is difficult to deal with, especially when you have no partner to help you 24/7. | | | With everything in infertility we have to deal with, the most trying times can be when you hear someone else is pregnant. | | | This condition usually occurs when a woman’s periods stop before the age of 40. |
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http://www3.fertilethoughts.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=4
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| | Infertility |
| | Infertility is often described as a life crisis, creating upheavals similar to those associated with a death in the family or divorce. | | | This factsheet provides information on overall physical health improvements and the use of complementary therapies in treating infertility. | | | If a friend or family member has a fertility problem this article will help you understand some of the emotional issues and suggests ways to help. |
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http://www.healthinsite.gov.au/topics/Infertility
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| | Infertility |
| | Four to six months of failure to conceive may be a problem for the twenty-something couple, but a couple in their late thirties may need a few extra months grace time before a problem is suspected. | | | Antibodies related to Lupus, and others, may point to a recurring reason for infertility and early miscarriage. | | | Our specialty in the care of women involves much training in the area of infertility, and an OB-GYN doctor can determine what level of infertility work-up need be started. |
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http://www.gynob.com/infertil.htm
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| | Islam and Infertility |
| | Inshallah this will be beneficial for all, and some negative outlooks on barren women, and infertility problems can become a thing of the past for our ummah. | | | If you would like to share your own personal stories of your battle with infertility, the options you chose, please feel free to Email us and we will post them if you choose. | | | Although 1 in 12 couples face infertility problems when trying to conceive a child. |
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| | Infertility |
| | Dr Nik Omar, who has 25 years experience in homeopathy, said the 'Homeopathic Therapeutic of Infertility' HTI-P 2000 formula was the alternative treatment for sterile couples. | | | He said the HTI P 2000 formula didi not involve and surgery or the use of scheduled drugs and antibiotic nor clomid and instead relied 100 per cent on natural homeopathic remedies. | | | Homeopathic practitioner, who is also the president of Malaysian Homeopathic Medical Practitioners Association, Prof Dr Sir Nik Omar bin Nik Daud said homeopathy was a very safe way, especially for childless Muslim couples who were reluctant to go through 'other methods' practised in conventional medicine. |
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| | Epigee: Infertility and Conception |
| | Indeed, the average "infertile" couple will experience a pregnancy, whether or not they seek out infertility testing and treatment. | | | There's no evidence that endurance training leads to male infertility. | | | Surgery: Any surgery involving the reproductive structures can lead to infertility. |
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| | Infertility - Womens Health and Medical Information on MedicineNet.com |
| | "Some people think that infertility is all in the head and can be fixed with relaxation or a vacation," says Clapp, who is a registered nurse. | | | It can involve disorders that prevent conception or implantation from taking place. | | | Many people don't give much thought to the details of conception. |
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http://www.medicinenet.com/infertility/article.htm
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| | Infertility |
| | This technique is an amazing advance in helping infertile couples create a baby of their own. | | | Without a urologic exam and appropriate studies, he may be able to father a child through IVF, while the undiagnosed cancer continues to grow until it becomes much larger or shows signs of being advanced (as with Lance Armstrong). | | | Missing an opportunity for an early diagnosis may mean chemotherapy, radical surgery and increased chances for death. |
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| | THE MERCK MANUAL, Sec. 18, Ch. 245, Infertility |
| | Infertility affects about 1 in 5 couples in the USA; its increasing incidence partly reflects deferment of marriage and of birth of the first child. | | | Consequently, counseling and psychologic support are important adjuncts to treatment. | | | They should be counseled about when to stop treatments and when to consider adoption. |
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| | Infertility |
| | Reproductive medicine offers an ever-widening spectrum of infertility medications, surgeries, and low- and high-tech procedures that are making the dream of parenthood a reality for many. | | | About two-thirds of couples who see a doctor are able to give birth. | | | Infertility is a disorder of the reproductive system that impairs the ability to conceive a baby or give birth. |
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| | Introduction: Infertility: Merck Manual Home Edition |
| | Before treatment is begun, counseling that provides information about the treatment process (including its duration) and the chances of success is beneficial. | | | Alternatively, an artificial insemination technique that selects only the most active sperm may be tried. | | | While a couple is undergoing treatment for infertility, one or both partners may experience frustration, emotional stress, feelings of inadequacy, and guilt. |
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| | What Is Infertility? |
| | One reason may be that anxiety about infertility may have contributed to the fertility problem, and contacting a doctor provides emotional relief. | | | Primary infertility means they have never had a child. | | | Secondary infertility means that the infertile person has had one or more children in the past, but a medical problem is impairing fertility. |
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http://www.ehealthmd.com/library/infertility/INF_whatis.html
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| | Male Infertility -- familydoctor.org |
| | If the man needs surgery to correct the problem that is causing his infertility, it can be an outpatient procedure. | | | This heats the inside of the scrotum and may affect sperm production. | | | In some men, a doctor's exam may find an underlying medical problem that is causing the infertility. |
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| | Ohio Reproductive Medicine - Advanced Infertility and Reproductive Endocrinology Services |
| | All of our physicians are fellowship-trained in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, and all are board-certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology and in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. | | | Ohio Reproductive Medicine is a group practice specializing in all aspects of infertility care, including | | | minimally invasive laparoscopic laser surgery for endometriosis, infertility, pain, and scar tissue |
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| | Infertility Help and Information |
| | Infertility books, courses, coaching and more as well as great sources for herbs, de-stressors and products that make life more enjoyable. | | | Domar's groundbreaking work with infertile women caused fundamental shifts in how mind body medicine and infertility are perceived. | | | Choosing a sperm donor when male infertility is an issue is oen of these times. |
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| | Infertility Chicago Illinois |
| | For example, if you are only 25 years old and feel that you want to give it more time to occur naturally. | | | When should we seek medical assistance for infertility? | | | This is different from infertility which generally represents a reduced potential for pregnancy. |
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| | Infertility |
| | By reading stories of couples who have experienced (and some who have overcome) the pain of infertility, you can embrace hope again. | | | The inability to get pregnant makes the desire for a baby more intense. | | | This author addresses the subject with an encouraging candor. |
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| | Infertility |
| | Infertility is a condition or disease affecting the reproductive system that prevents successful pregnancy. | | | Endometriosis and the effects of sexually transmitted diseases are common factors in infertility. | | | Although the precise cause of infertility is often not known, it typically results from several problems. |
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| | ivf-infertility.com Infertility, IVF and more |
| | We hope to guide you along the path of achieving a pregnancy, and take you step-by-step through the causes, investigations and treatment options of infertility, as well as assisted reproductive technologies (ART) such as IVF, their success rates and current legislation that govern them. | | | This website is designed by infertility specialists primarily for couples who are experiencing difficulty in having a child, and thinking that they might need medical help. | | | For further information please refer to terms and conditions. |
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| | Infertility and Reproduction: Information from WebMD |
| | Infertile men may want to consider getting screened for testicular cancer, a new study shows. | | | Find out about infertility drugs, tests, and treatments such as IVF. | | | WebMD does not provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. |
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| | Human Reproduction, Seminars: Infertility, Overview |
| | Thus, couples are seeking to have children at later ages in life, ages at which it is the most difficult to achieve a pregnancy. | | | The definition of infertility is one year of unprotected coitus without conception. | | | More couples now seek infertility evaluations, which may reflect the increased availability of infertility-related services and an increased media focus on medical advances in reproductive technology. |
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| | Infertility Education Center |
| | This section of ivf.com is dedicated to educating the patient about infertility. | | | The diagnosis of infertility is often very overwhelming for patients. | | | Infertility Diagnosis and Treatment Protocol for the OB/Gyn |
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| | Assisted Reproductive Technology CDC Reproductive Health |
| | Their purpose is to provide timely, compassionate support and information to people who are experiencing infertility and to increase awareness of infertility issues through public education and advocacy. | | | More than 48,000 infants were born from ART treatments in 2003, representing more than 1% of the U.S...more | | | Fertility Awareness and Infertility (National Women's Health Information Center) |
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| | Infertility |
| | One of the most widely publicised, celebrated and, at the time, controversial medical landmarks in this area is the use of assisted reproductive technology (ART) to manage infertility. | | | The use of ART to manage infertility is a contested issue in the context of the cause of the problem, the attitude to overpopulation, and the availability of scarce health resources in developing countries. | | | In general, one in ten couples experiences primary or secondary infertility, but most of those who suffer from infertility live in developing countries where infertility services in general, and ART in particular, are not available. |
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| | Infertility and Reproductive Health- Infertility Treatment |
| | For many couples, there is no way to prevent biological infertility. | | | But actually, one in ten couples seek infertility treatment. | | | If you have not been able to become... |
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| | Epinions.com - Advice on What Are your Options When Facing Infertility? |
| | Who should take financial responsibility when infertility treatment works too well!! | | | People and governments have different definitions as to when to call someone infertile, but someone is infertile when they think they have trouble having children. | | | Infertility Options, From Someone Who Has BEEN THERE = Stay Informed... |
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| | Infertility - IVF, TTC, PCOS, Causes, Fertility Treatment, Male Infertility |
| | Fertility Definitions, Infertility Lingo Guide, So You Want to Be A Dad? | | | Many of the issues of adoptive parents are the same, regardless of whether or not infertility played a part in their family-building choices. | | | Diagnosis of Female Infertility, Endometrial Biopsy, HSG, Laparoscopy, Semen Analysis |
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| | Infertility |
| | Text content of this site is available to any web client, but to view, use, and enjoy this site to the fullest, please upgrade to a browser that supports web standards. | | | Infertility affects at least one in every ten couples in developing countries—and many of its causes are preventable. | | | The focus is on reducing the prevalence of infertility with preventive health measures, conducting systematic evaluations of infertile couples that result in correct diagnoses, and treating infertility cases in a cost-effective manner, without resorting to expensive advanced technology. |
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