A potentially serious disease known as endometriosis can impact a woman’s reproductive organs and ultimately lead to fertility problems.This malady affects issues such as egg quality, other repr...
The Impact of Endometriosis on Egg Quality
The Importance of Egg Count for Fertility
Since time immemorial, the ability of women to conceive has been linked to their identity. A “real” woman is one who is capable of giving birth. As a result of this widespread view, there has been...
Maintaining Optimal Ovarian Function with Melatonin
The hormone called melatonin is produced by mammals, including humans, and helps to regulate circadian rhythm and the sleep-wake cycle. We tend to understand that as melatonin rises, we sleep, and as ...
3-D Printed Ovaries to Restore Fertility
Scientists have made advancements in restoring fertility post chemotherapy. The key lies in printing organs like ovaries and implanting them in the body.Infertility affects approximately one-tenth...
A Guide to Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome (OHSS)
Some women undergoing fertility treatments may experience OHSS. This abnormality of the ovary is treatable with early detection and knowing what signs and symptoms to watch for. What is OHSS? Ovaria...
Premature Ovarian Failure and Your Fertility
Premature ovarian failure is a condition that affects one out of every 1,000 females who are between 25 and 29. Additionally, the condition affects one out of every 1,000 females between 20 and 39. ...
A Look at the Types of Ovarian Cysts
As many as six percent of women between the ages of 15-44 struggle with infertility. One of the most common causes of this problem is ovarian cysts. These small sacs develop in or on the surface of th...
Ovarian Reserve Testing for Planned Conception and Fertility
It’s not new knowledge that women are said to have a ticking clock. In most cases, this figure of speech is used to refer to their child-bearing years. Age, quality and quantity of a woman’s ovum ...
