At the 62nd Annual Meeting of the ASRM several new studies were highlighted for the impact nutrition has on the reproductive system
Dian Shepperson Mills presented how nutritional therapy provides an effective method of improving fertility rates and reducing abdominal pain in women with endometriosis. She promotes an integrated medical approach to improve health looks for [...]
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Laparoscopic hysterectomy, which is offered at Avera St. Luke’s Hospital, has many advantages and is less invasive than the traditional hysterectomy, which involves removal of the uterus and cervix through an abdominal incision, according to the Aberdeen-based hospital.
“LSH was developed to reduce pain and trauma to the body, minimize scarring and shorten recovery time,” said [...]
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If you’re thinking of trying to get pregnant, you might want to consider avoiding foods with a certain kind of fat.
Trans fats are oils that go through a chemical process called hydrogenation to extend the shelf life of foods. These unhealthy fats have already been linked to an increased risk for heart disease. A new [...]
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A New York hospital plans to offer the nation’s first uterus transplants to enable women who lack a womb because of cancer treatment or other problems to bear children.
The wombs would come from donors, just as other organs do. Once a uterus is transplanted, it would be removed after the recipient gives birth so she [...]
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Developed by Sheffield University fertility expert Professor Bill Ledger, Plan Ahead estimates a woman’s ‘ovarian reserve’ - the number of healthy eggs she has left. The £180 kit measures blood levels of three hormones - Inhibin B, AMH and FSH.
Levels of the first two drop as a woman approaches menopause, while FSH levels rise.
Taking the [...]
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There are no screening guidelines or broadly-accepted screening techniques for identifying ovarian cancer.
A new study released by the American Cancer Society shows that a new symptom index may help identify ovarian cancer at an earlier stage.
The specific symptoms that are most often associated with ovarian cancer are pelvic and abdominal pain, increased abdominal size and [...]
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A couple of previous studies have indicated that women with endometriosis may not develop strong bones, but a new report shows that the condition does not increase the long-term risk of suffering a fracture.
[...]Based on the results of this study, which quantified the risk of all types of fracture associated with endometriosis, the researchers conclude [...]
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Welcome to the new and improved Endometriosis and Fertility Resource Page! It was once known as the EndoPhil Resource Page, but we have taken steps to make it even better, now on our very own website.
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