- September 18, 2020
Fertilization of an egg: What is the process of fertilization in humans?
What is fertilization? The process of fertilization involves complex interactions between egg and sperm. It includes biochemistry and binding and activation of molecular receptors on th...
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Effect of Recipient Age on Outcome in Egg Donation
Research presentation by Dr. Richard Sherbahn at the Annual Meeting of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine, San Francisco, CA, November 2008. Introduction There has been some...
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High AMH Levels in Women Under Age 35 Undergoing IVF Are Correlated With High Live Birth Rates. Women With Very Low AMH Levels Have High Cancellation Rates but Reasonable Live Birth Rates.
Research study presented by Richard Sherbahn, MD at the 69th Annual Meeting of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine, Boston, MA, October, 2013. What is AMH and why should we c...
- September 17, 2020
Pictures from Hysteroscopy Surgery of Normal and Abnormal Uterine Cavities
Investigating Problems Related to Infertility and/or Miscarriage Hydrosalpinx and IVF success rates Hysteroscopy is a procedure done by a gynecologist or infertility specialist physicia...
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Side Effects and Adverse Effects of Clomid, Clomiphene Citrate, Fertility Drug
Background information on Clomid Clomid, or clomiphene citrate (generic), is a medication commonly used in women for the treatment of infertility. It is often used to induce ovulation i...
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How to get pregnant after your tubes are tied
Tubal reversal surgery or IVF, in vitro fertilization, after tubal ligation Bundled price for tubal reversal of $9,000, including our fees, the surgery center and anesthesia. Women who ...
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Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Fertility Treatment with Metformin (Glucophage)
How Metformin Is Used for Polycystic Ovaries Polycystic ovarian syndrome is a common cause of anovulation and infertility in women. These women do not ovulate (release eggs) regularly a...
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Clomid Fertility Medication Treatment for Women That Already Ovulate and for Unexplained Infertility
Clomid, or clomiphene citrate , or Serophene is a medication that is commonly used for the treatment of infertility. Clomid was originally developed for treatment of anovulation . The m...
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Progesterone Withdrawal Test - Progesterone Challenge A Diagnostic Test for Secondary Amenorrhea
The progesterone challenge test is is also referred to as a progestin challenge It is done by givng a progestin medication and seeing if this induces a menstrual period This same protoc...
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