What is a hydrosalpinx?
Though it sounds like an exotic Egyptian relic, a hydrosalpinx is a swollen and blocked fallopian tube. Because the end of the fallopian tube is closed off by scar tissue, fluid abnormally collects, causing further swelling and dilation of the fallopian tube.
Hydrosalpinges usually occur as a result of previous pelvic infection.
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In general, women with low ovarian reserve will have difficulty in achieving pregnancy. But what about in advanced reproductive technology (ART) such as IVF?
Ovarian Reserve
Let’s first discuss what the term ovarian reserve means. Ovarian reserve refers to quantity, or number, of eggs remaining that are available to achieve pregnancy. We are unable to measure this exactly,
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For some patients, the need to transfer genetically normal embryos is paramount. To help achieve this, preimplantation genetic screening (PGS), also known as preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD), is an option to test embryos prior to transfer.
Who needs PGS/PGD?
PGS/PGD is not necessary or even recommended for all couples. However, in some cases,
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During your stimulation cycle, you get a phone call alerting you that your estradiol level is at 250. But what does this mean exactly? Well let’s talk about it.
Where does estradiol come from?
In a normal ovulatory cycle, the hypothalamus in the brain produces a hormone called GnRH. An increase in GnRH causes the anterior pituitary,
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Your best friend calls you to tell you that she’s pregnant with her third baby. And they weren’t even trying. She’s never had any trouble getting pregnant before and this is no exception. On the other end of the line, you’re happy for her but crushed at the same time. Why is so easy for some women and so difficult for others?
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There are few things that are as pressured as having to collect a specimen for an intrauterine insemination, or IUI. Not only are men expected to collect a specimen on demand, but then they get graded on the quality of it! Here are a few pointers on helping to make “the deed” a little less stressful.
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Close to 20% of Americans over 18 smoke cigarettes. That’s a pretty high number considering the well known serious health issues that this unhealthy vice can cause. For you smokers, did you know that your fertility is affected each time you or your partner lights one up? Let’s talk a little further about why you should quit.
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Many of us are already aware that there are many factors, such as heat, that can affect sperm counts. So what happens when it’s the day of the IUI and the male partner has a fever?
The short answer is… nothing.
At least not immediately anyway. The truth is that a fever today will likely not affect the sperm needed for an IUI now.
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Most of us start this list on January 1st each year with grand intentions to change our lives for the better. Losing weight. Exercising more. Saving more money. Sound familiar? The staff at Texas Fertility Center would like to help you add to your list and make 2012 a wonderful year. We’ve come up with three resolutions for you to consider.
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