This fits right in with what we see in our patients. What is not discussed here is why this would happen. It is our finding that sleep disorders of any type result in physiologic stress that we can see with subtle changes in hormonal values in patients' labs. This then translates into decreased hypothalamic/pituitary stimulation
A note from the reproductive hormonal side. Long-acting contraceptives, represented primarily by depo-prover, mirena or skyla IUD, and the nexplanon skin implant, all represent progesterone only contraceptives. While highly effective at preventing pregnancy, all these agents suppress estrogen which is a bad thing. From puberty to age 30 women are adding bone to maximize to
Are you worried that you may be experiencing infertility? Infertility is a condition that affects around 1 in 8 people in the United States. In about 15% of cases, the cause is unknown despite thorough testing, which is referred to as unexplained infertility. When should you start to consider the possibility of infertility?
If you are experiencing infertility, it can feel like you are alone, but it’s a common issue. About one in every eight women, or 6.1 million Americans aged 15 to 44, have difficulty becoming or remaining pregnant. Intrauterine insemination (IUI) is a commonly used procedure to increase the likelihood of becoming pregnant. If
What is IVF? The IVF Process Success Rates and Considerations Taking the Next Steps For many couples and individuals struggling with infertility, the journey toward parenthood can be emotionally and physically challenging. Fortunately, advancements in reproductive medicine have led to the development of various assisted reproductive technologies, with In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) emerging as
Fertility: In our experience, the fertility implications are most related to the patient’s age. This disease has an interesting natural history. Up until about age 26, patients with no other problems are able to conceive naturally. We start seeing fertility patients in the late 20’s. With treatment, the pregnancy rates remain nearly normal until
Which advanced techniques do we use for reproductive surgery? What are robotics and laparoscopic minimally invasive surgery techniques? Why choose Jacksonville Center for Reproductive Medicine? When new fertility care patients walk through our doors, our first priority is sitting down with them to figure out their options. Every patient has
We have been using ultrasound guidance for embryo transfer since 1996 when it was first suggested as an adjunct to improve pregnancy rates with embryo transfer for IVF. The soft catheters have also been a standard item since the late 1990's. Ultrasound allows us to visualize the depth of the catheter placement to place
This study title adds to the mountain of evidence supporting metabolic dysfunction's contribution to infertility. Insulin resistance, the primary cause of weight gain, is also the cause of PCOS, as well as other metabolic diseases including diabetes type II, heart disease, hypertension, cholesterol elevations, etc. Therefore, BMI is a graduated severity gauge for metabolic
Migraine headaches are a signal of abnormal physiology. In the non-pregnant state, in our experience, migraines are caused by three primary things. These things are not recognized by the medical system as a whole. Estrogen deficiency or rapid drops in estrogen. In pregnancy estrogen levels are high and stable. Stress can cause migraines but
