infertility

  • Trouble Getting Pregnant?

    Approximately 6.1 million American women experience infertility. That equals around 10% of females in the U.S. who are in their childbearing years. Out of those, around 25% are infertile for multiple reasons. Common causes can be age, blocked tubes, or STDs. Even women who have no medical conditions can have difficulty conceiving. So how do…

  • Endometriosis

    Endometriosis affects 176 million women across the globe. This condition occurs when tissue that normally grows on the inside of the uterus forms on the outside. It’s usually located on the fallopian tubes, ovaries, and around the uterus. The Symptoms of Endometriosis Every woman with endometriosis may experience a different set of symptoms. Some report…

  • 3 Women’s Health Breakthroughs That Have the Power to Change Lives

    Women’s health breakthroughs are responsible for saving thousands of lives. Even in situations where a condition isn’t life threatening, these innovations produce new methods that increase the quality of life for many patients. Fight Infertility with a Uterus Transplant The uterus transplant is a relatively new procedure that has had positive results. The first American…

  • In Vitro Fertilization

    If you have ever researched reproductive technology, then you have probably come across the term “in vitro fertilization,” or IVF. This process assists with conception by extracting eggs from the female and combining them with a sperm sample from the male. This part of the process is done in a laboratory. The embryo is then…