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Side effects of injectables before IVF
IVF, or invitro fertilization, can bring great hope to women who would not otherwise be able to get pregnant. IVF rates are on the rise, and advancing technology means that success rates are also increasing. If you are about to start your first IVF cycle, or are still looking into the ins and outs of [...]
Woman jailed for selling fertility drugs online
Infertility is big business, that is clear to everyone. A Massachusetts woman also realized this, apparently, as she devised a scheme to get her hands on large quantities of IVF drugs paid for by her insurance company, only to proceed to sell them online, through classified ads. When her scheme was discovered, she was sentenced [...]
How to become an egg donor
More and more women are becoming egg donors. If you are considering becoming an egg donor, because you want to do something to help infertile couples, to make money, or to make a unique contribution to society, there are some things that you should be aware of before making the decision. Here are some pointers [...]
Mini IVF – another option to consider when you need fertility treatment
Conventional IVF is a very involved procedure, and one that is not without its risks. It requires the use of fertility drugs to induce hyper ovulation that produces as many eggs as possible at once. These injectable drugs have many side effects, and the treatment is very expensive – $18,000 per cycle is not unusual, [...]
Who is a Reproductive Endocrinologist?
If a couple is currently trying to conceive and seeing a general care practitioner or obstetrician/gynecologist to help and has no luck, it may be time to consider the next step. Moving forward with fertility treatments, many couples struggling with fertility issues find that engaging the services of a reproductive endocrinologist can increase the chances [...]
Infertility Drugs: Clomid vs. Femara
In the world of fertility impairment, a couple has many options to choose from in terms of treatment. Two of the most commonly prescribed drugs are Clomid and Femara, both of which are typically designed for women experiencing trouble trying to conceive and may have ovulation problems. Femara is a drug which is used to [...]
Infertility Treatment Cost
When a couple is faced with fertility impairment, the costs for consulting and seeking the help of a fertility specialist can add up very quickly. While it is true that some medications, procedures and specialist visits will be covered by medical insurance, the truth is that when the lifetime cap is achieved the financial obligation [...]
Best Drugs for Infertility Treatment
Fertility drugs are the first line of treatment for a woman that is experiencing an ovulation problem and cannot conceive. Some of the medications for treating infertility are taken orally and others are injected using a syringe. Generally, fertility medications work by causing a hormonal release that can either stimulate or regulate ovulation. Though some [...]
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