Iconic singer and songwriter, George Michael recently passed away in his home from heart failure. Although this is a sad event to account, we’d like to spend time celebrating the kindness and charity he spread while he was living.
George Michael and Fertility Treatments
George Michael was a pop star in the 80s,
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With each passing year, fertility specialists continue to make advancements in reproductive medicine. Every month this year, we want to keep you updated on the latest news in fertility treatments. To start, we’ll discuss everything you need to know if you’re considering egg freezing to preserve your fertility.
The History of Egg Freezing
Historically,
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Many people come to the United States from abroad for fertility treatments. Some countries do not allow certain treatments, like the surrogacy process, while others can’t offer the same advanced reproductive technology America does. Read about a new law Spain passed that recognizes the right to maternity leave for parents who used surrogacy, and find out how to start your trip to the US.
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Traditionally, starting a family required a man and a woman to engage in sexual intercourse, and the intended mother would carry the baby. With advancements in reproductive medicine, however, there are more options for single people to start family building on their own. Check out the options for single adults.
Non-traditional Family Building
The World Health Organization is offering a little help to non-traditional families by altering the definition of “infertility.” A new proposal will allow single men to raise children from a surrogate mother,
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The surrogacy process can be of great assistance to individuals and couples who cannot carry a successful pregnancy on their own. A gestational carrier volunteers to carry a baby for another individual or couple to help them start a family. If you are considering using a surrogate, this infographic lays out the procedure for you.
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Many people turn to assisted reproduction to help start their family. Sometimes, the issue is genetic and cannot be avoided. Other times, like with our service men and women, infertility issues sprout from injuries sustained. This Veterans’ Day, we celebrate our military members and the new bill that was passed by Congress to help get fertility treatments for veterans.
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Because this cancer highly concerns women’s health issues, many people wonder the relationship between breast cancer and fertility. Read to find out how breast cancer affects your fertility, and how you can possibly prevent infertility.
Breast Cancer Effects on the Reproductive System
During certain cases of breast cancer,
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Reproductive medicine is ever growing and improving. Part of this evolution in fertility treatment comes embryo grading, a method used to help predict the highest quality embryos for implantation. Find out how it may benefit you.
What is Embryo Grading?
In school, students receive grades from their teachers in order to assess their success and how much knowledge they have retained.
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Prior to 2015, the Zika virus occurred primarily in some nations of South America, the Caribbean and the Pacific Islands. More recently, the Center for Disease Control (CDC) has expanded the list of countries affected by Zika to include the United States. Although it is not normally a life-threatening virus, there are some threats to women undergoing fertility treatments and attempting to conceive.
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Dealing with infertility can be a stressful time. When you frequent the fertility clinic to consult with your infertility doctor, you may have a lot of worries related to starting your family. Stress is never good for a person to hold onto. Not only does it ruin your mood, but it can also affect your overall health.
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