The National Cancer Institute estimates that 1.7 million new cases of cancer will be diagnosed in 2018. While advancing age is the primary risk factor for cancer and we typically associate the disease with old age, about 9 percent of cancers are diagnosed in people under the age of 45. And with aggressive treatment and… Continue reading
Dr. Daniel Kort with Neway Fertility offers tips to patients who want to preserve their fertility. With rapid technological advances in the fertility field, increasing numbers of women are now choosing to freeze and store their eggs. Previously reserved for women facing a cancer diagnosis requiring chemotherapy or removal of an ovary, most women who… Continue reading
Increasing success with the way eggs are matured outside a person’s ovaries has given new hope to women who have difficulty becoming pregnant, especially those with diseases or disorders that make use of conventional in vitro fertilization techniques less effective – or even risky. So, states Ralf Zimmermann MD, reproductive endocrinologist and infertility specialist and… Continue reading
According to the World Health Organization, for couples aged 35 or younger, infertility is “a disease of the reproductive system defined by the failure to achieve a clinical pregnancy after 12 months or more of regular unprotected sexual intercourse.” For couples older than 35 years old, it is diagnosed after 6 months of having unprotected,… Continue reading
Endometriosis is a complicated health issue. Over 10% of women worldwide have endometriosis. It is a condition where the uterine lining, or endometrium, is found outside of the uterus, such as the fallopian tubes or ovaries. Endometriosis causes different symptoms. A woman can suffer from mild to severe pelvic pain. But endometriosis does not just… Continue reading
Endometriosis is a complicated condition where the uterine lining, or endometrium, is found outside of the uterus. The main symptom of endometriosis is pelvic pain before, during, or after a woman’s period. Although there is no known cure for this condition, there are different ways to manage these symptoms. Diet Change Endometriosis can have a… Continue reading
Endometriosis can be extremely painful, and it’s more common than most people realize. Approximately one in 10 women have endometriosis. It effects women between 15 to 44 years old, but much common among women in their 30s and 40s. It currently effects of 176 million women worldwide and is the leading cause of infertility. What… Continue reading
IVM stands for “in vitro maturation,” not to be confused with IVF or “in vitro fertilization”, though both have some things in common and the same aim of facilitating a successful pregnancy. IVM might best be described as a milder, gentler form of IVF which involves harvesting eggs from naturally developing or minimally stimulated follicles… Continue reading
Soy products are extremely popular and can be found just about anywhere. There are a number of reasons why this plant bases protein is a healthy food choice. Eating soy has a multitude of benefits: lowering the risk of heart disease, osteoporosis, breast cancer, maintaining healthy cholesterol levels, and even minimize symptoms of menopause. So… Continue reading
So what’s the deal with wheatgrass? Usually seen served juiced with a slice of fruit, this superfood packs a powerful punch for your health and will likely make a big difference when it comes to your fertility. For starters, any green vegetable that we eat is high in alkaline. High alkaline foods help balance our… Continue reading
