Advances in the medical field have been increasing over the years and now there are safer procedures able to treat a wider range of illnesses. Although not all diseases can be treated through stem cells, a vast amount of life-threatening illnesses can be managed with the cells that come from cord blood. With extensive experience and a commitment to continuously evolving technological advances,
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When a woman is unable to carry a pregnancy on her own, either through the absence of a functional uterus or another medical issue, surrogacy becomes an important and feasible option. In addition, same-sex couples may also want to use a gestational carrier. Many celebrities who have had trouble conceiving or are in a same-sex relationship have used a gestational carrier to start or extend their families.
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According to the Chinese Lunar calendar, each year is represented by an animal and one of the five elements: metal, water, wood, fire and earth. The different animals cycle out every twelve years, and this year is the year of the Fire Monkey. Chinese zodiacs offer many explanations on personalities and lucky situations depending on the year you were born into,
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Diet plays a big role when you try to conceive and for the health of the resulting pregnancy. Being at a healthy weight primes your body for baby-making and can get your pregnancy off on the right path. The Fertility Center of Las Vegas offers nutritional and dietary counseling services to help optimize your chances of conception and maintaining a healthy pregnancy.
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Many situations occur where a woman, who is still able to produce healthy eggs, cannot carry a baby through the entire pregnancy. This can be difficult to accept, knowing that you have the capability to conceive but not the ability to deliver. Thankfully, options exist, such as utilizing a Gestational Carrier, to help you start your dream family.
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Patients undergoing cancer treatments may have an increased chance of infertility. This can be especially difficult for those who are younger and have not had the chance to start a family but would like to in the future. While it is a very difficult process to go through, there are some measures you can take to help improve your chances of conception after undergoing cancer treatments.
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When undergoing in vitro fertilization, the embryo will typically be transferred for implantation on the third or fifth day of growth. This gives the embryologist time to see the embryo grow and allow enough time for the fertility specialist to perform any preimplantation genetic screening if needed. Blastocyst transfers, however, are becoming more common since the embryo is not transferred to the uterus until the fifth day of growth.
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Traditionally, fertility issues have been thought as specific to only women, but research has shown that one in three instances of infertility comes solely from the man. Male infertility in combination with female infertility leads to about half of all fertility issues.
Male infertility can be hard for many people to accept as it goes against the tenet that one of the main functions of life is reproduction.
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“Most people imagine what it would be like to have a baby boy or girl. They play out the different scenarios in their minds and formulate hypothetical lives with their little girl or boy. While some may have a preference to one over the other at first, they are just as happy and feel an immense amount of love for their child,
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In the midst of winter here in Las Vegas, the temperature drops and holiday themes frame businesses and homes alike. This is a time to spend with all your loved ones and enjoy the wondrous lights going up all over the neighborhoods. For most, this time is one for joyful celebration, but for those who struggle with infertility,
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