More nutrition and pregnancy work. We know that both compounds 6 & 3 are important for health but excesses in 6 cause inflammation and are very involved in the development of metabolic disease. This and other studies suggest that the American diet high in omega 6 is not being well tolerated by the fetus either.
The Hill (5/31, Suter ) reported, “The Mediterranean diet often consists of higher consumption of foods and ingredients like olive oil, fruits, fish, nuts, and vegetables, and lower consumption of red meat and sweets." Women who maintain this diet "live significantly longer, according to a new study" published in JAMA Network Open. In the study, researchers
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 a Reproductive Endocrinologist? What Does a Reproductive Endocrinologist Do? Do Reproductive Endocrinologists Perform Surgery? For couples or individuals struggling with fertility issues, seeking the expertise of a reproductive endocrinologist can be a important step in your journey toward starting or expanding your family. Finding the right doctor for your needs
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
Ya Think!! Wow a great surprise. We are seeing enormous numbers of patients now who report daily marijuana use. Many women don't realize they are pregnant until they are significantly into the first trimester, especially those without regular cycles. This will emerge as a huge cause of fetal and childhood disability over the coming
What is infertility? How is infertility diagnosed? What causes infertility? How is infertility treated? For many people, the dream of starting a family begins with a desire to have children. Each year millions of people struggle to conceive. In the U.S. alone, around 11% of women and 9% of men
These epidemiological studies continue to pour out. Unfortunately, they simply scratch the surface of a much larger problem. Science doesn’t seem to want to connect the dots. When all these studies are looked at as a whole, the one final common denominator is insulin resistance. Hypertensive disorder of pregnancy is an insulin resistant problem as
