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What You Need to Know About Multiple Miscarriages Common causes. Helpful tests. Promising treatments. Early pregnancy loss is so common that many people consider miscarriages to be a part of the reproductive process. But that doesn’t make the loss any easier to bear for couples hoping to raise a family. When early pregnancy loss occurs not just once—but multiple times—the emotional pain and concern can be even more traumatic. Yet, experiencing multiple miscarriages doesn’t mean that a couple will never be able to experience the joy of parenthood. … Continued

If you’ve been trying to get pregnant with no luck, it may be time to have a simple blood test to determine if your glucose (blood sugar) levels are high. Over time, persistent high glucose levels may hurt your eyes, kidneys, nerves and heart. It can also lead to infertility. Here’s what you need to know – and what you can do – if you are prediabetic or diabetic and hoping to grow your family. First, the facts about blood sugar levels. Diabetes is a very common medical … Continued

AMH blood test offers answers and options It’s a fact of life. A woman is born with all of the eggs she is ever going to have. As she ages, the number of eggs available for fertilization decreases and the percentage of eggs with chromosomal abnormalities increases. Consequently, as a woman reaches thirty-something and beyond, she is likely to have lower fertility and a greater chance of miscarriage. Age remains the best predictor of ovarian reserve, but is it really the only indicator of a woman’s ability to … Continued

Once upon a time, a little girl with a big heart dreamed of being a princess and meeting her Prince Charming. In her dream she was surrounded by her very own little princesses and princes in a beautiful four-bedroom castle she shared with her handsome Prince Charming. But as she grew, that spirited girl’s dream changed. Instead of being just a princess, she wanted to be a doctor or a lawyer or the CEO of a business kingdom. So she went to college and focused on her career—all … Continued

PGD/PGS testing offers hope for couples undergoing IVF Everyone’s DNA is unique. Your genes are part of what makes you who you are. The DNA inherited from your parents also means you probably look a bit like other members of your family. Maybe you have your mother’s eyes or your father’s curly hair. Your genes also have a direct connection to the diseases you might have now or may develop in the future. Unfortunately, our DNA also influences what genetic disorders we pass on to our children. Birth … Continued