The New Meaning of “Open Adoption”
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By Iris Waichler, L.C.S.W. ...
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Ectopic pregnancy
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by Corey Whelan For any woman hoping to conceive, the diagnosis of ectopic pregnancy can be devastating. An ectopic is a non-viable type of pregnancy which refers to the implantation of an embryo outside of the uterus and never results in a live birth. Ectopic pregnancies ...
Inside the ART Laboratory: Reducing Multiple Pregnancy
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by Judy E. Stern, PhD, HCLD, ELD It has long been recognized that the success of assisted reproductive technology (ART: this term is used to include in vitro fertilization (IVF) and related techniques), depends on the quality of the ART laboratory. The modern ART laboratory is a ...
What is hydrosalpinx?
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by Corey Whelan Hydrosalpinx is an accumulation of fluid in a fallopian tube. This build-up of clear, watery liquid causes the tube to become enlarged, damaged and blocked. The blockage prohibits the joining of sperm and egg, thus pregnancy cannot take place. Hydrosalpinx typically ...
New needle-free saliva test revolutionizes infertility treatment
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by Corey Whelan For women undergoing in vitro fertilization, the stress and discomfort of daily blood tests become a way of life. This may be about to change. Cutting-edge medical practice, Boston IVF, recently introduced the first known, needle-free saliva test, designed to ...
