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Monthly Archives: March 2012
Impact of psychological interventions on IVF outcome
Psychological interventions can help reduce distress associated with infertility treatment and help improve pregnancy rates. Pregnancy rates may be improved with increased sex behavior, decreased drop out rates, and reduced stress optimizing reproductive functioning (ovulation). Women participating in a mind/body group, which focused on relaxation-response training, cognitive restructuring, and fertility-relevant nutrition and exercise information will do better than a support group that focused only on discussion and emotional support. Continue reading
No Question is a Stupid Question
Todd Mensik writes about the importance of asking questions to your health care provider about your treatment. The well-informed patient does well as she is able to follow instructions better thus increasing her chances of success. Continue reading
VACCINES AREN’T JUST FOR KIDS! Part 2– Rubella (German measles)
As part of pre-conceptional screening, patients may be screened for immunity to varicella and rubella. This blog discusses the importance of this screening. Patients who are not immune to these should get vaccinated before they get pregnant. Continue reading
VACCINES AREN’T JUST FOR KIDS! Part 1 – Varicella (Chicken pox)
As part of pre-conceptional screening, patients may be screened for immunity to varicella and rubella. This blog discusses the importance of this screening. Patients who are not immune to these should get vaccinated before they get pregnant. Continue reading
Male infertility 101
Dr Robert Brannigan discusses the basics of evaluation of the male partner. Upto 50% of couples will have a male factor component as a cause for their infertility. An urologist specializing in male infertility has several options to optimize the male. Continue reading
