The WHO defines infertility as a disease of the reproductive system resulting in the failure to achieve a clinical pregnancy after 12 months or more of regular unprotected sexual intercourse. Fertility specialists tell us that, as a general rule, women under the age of 35...
Polycystic ovary syndrome, or PCOS, is the most common ovulatory disorder in women with fertility issues. Many women with PCOS think that they cannot get pregnant but the fact is that PCOS is treatable and women with PCOS can get pregnant with the right treatment...
Multiple Miscarriages - Causes/Tests/TreatmentMiscarriages occur in around 15-20% of all pregnancies, usually during the first three months (first trimester). Having 1-2 miscarriages is not an indication for future infertility. However, recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL) can be a significant factor affecting fertility. Many couples go on...
Blood Types and Fertility ProblemsAccording to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 6.7 million women in the United States have infertility or problems with fecundity (ability to carry a baby). Among women ages 15-44 years, around 15% have problems with fertility. In around...
Anxiety is the most common mental condition in the United States. In 2014, New York Magazine named anxiety as the “signature diagnosis” of our time with Xanax being the pharmacological mascot. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), anxiety affects around 10%...
Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) supplementation is being used to augment ovarian responsiveness in women with premature ovarian aging (POA) and poor ovarian reserve. Dehydroepiandrosterone, also known as androstenolone, is an endogenous steroid hormone, and the pharmaceutical form is called prasterone (INN). This hormone is produced in the...
Reproductively speaking, women are on a clock. Egg number and quality diminishes with age. Many women do not want to have children now but do want to have that chance later. Egg freezing is a Godsend for such women.PRESERVE FERTILITYIf a woman in her peak...
Recurrent pregnancy loss and miscarriage is a common roadblock that many couples experience during fertility treatments such as IVF. The best solution to this is preimplantation genetic testing Los Angeles with IVF at Pacific Reproductive Center. Preimplantation genetic testing Los Angeles involves testing the embryos...
Many women, who chose to undergo tubal ligation when they were younger, later opt for Tubal reversal surgery. The main benefit of having tubal reversal surgery Los Angeles is to restore your ability to become pregnant naturally. It also allows women to avoid the risks...
The infertility journey is like an emotional roller coaster for a couple. Pacific Reproductive Center, the best infertility treatment at Glendale and Irvine, ensures the best treatment, care and highly experienced specialists to give you the best shot at becoming a parent. Here are the...