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July 16, 2020   |   Articles on Reproductive Medicine   |  by Dr. Jennifer E. Hirshfeld-Cytron

Yoga To Reduce Stress and Enhance Fertility

In one of the largest controlled yoga studies to date, Fertility Centers of Illinois and Pulling Down the Moon, a holistic health care practice...

July 16, 2020   |   Articles on Reproductive Medicine   |  by Susan M. Rizzato, MSW, LCSW

Advising Your Patients after a Loss

For our patients struggling with the challenges of infertility, when a pregnancy test comes back negative, or they later experience a perinatal loss...

July 16, 2020   |   Articles on Reproductive Medicine   |  by Dr. Tiffany Edwards

Psychological Adjustment of Children & Families Formed through Third-Party Reproduction

The American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) defines third-party reproduction as “the use of eggs, sperm, or embryos that have been donated...

July 16, 2020   |   Articles on Reproductive Medicine   |  by Dr. Jane M. Nani

Fertility and Substance Abuse

Addiction to illicit substances and prescription medications can have a severe impact on the fertility and reproductive function of both men and...

July 16, 2020   |   Articles on Reproductive Medicine   |  by Dr. Edward L. Marut

Activity After Embryo Transfer

Instructions given to patients following embryo transfer have changed many times over the years.

July 16, 2020   |   Articles on Reproductive Medicine   |  by Dr. Meike L. Uhler

Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome

Despite advances in monitoring techniques, OHSS continues to be the most serious complication of controlled ovarian stimulation. Available data...

July 16, 2020   |   Articles on Reproductive Medicine   |  by Dr. Edward L. Marut

Zika Virus and Fertility Treatment

Recently, The World Health Organization (WHO) reported a “very large outbreak” of the Zika virus. The Zika virus, first identified widely in Brazil...

July 16, 2020   |   Articles on Reproductive Medicine   |  by Dr. John J. Rapisarda

Recurrent Pregnancy Loss

An investigation into recurrent pregnancy losses (RPL) is warranted after two or more clinical miscarriages. Sporadic miscarriages occur in up to...

July 16, 2020   |   Articles on Reproductive Medicine   |  by Dr. Jennifer E. Hirshfeld-Cytron

Cancer and Fertility Preservation

The risk of cancer treatment resulting in permanent or impaired fertility is very high depending on the tumor, the radiation exposure, and the...

July 16, 2020   |   Articles on Reproductive Medicine   |  by Dr. Juergen Liebermann

Update on eSET as a Means to Reduce Multiple Gestations

Today, In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) has never been more successful, in regards to implantation rate and live birth rate, since its introduction in...