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Largest study of fertility patients shows concerns about embryo disposition

Medicine & Health / Other

created Dec 04, 2008 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Fertility patients who are done having children feel responsible for the stored, frozen embryos left over from their treatment, yet more than half are against implanting the embryos in anyone else, according to a new study ...





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New tool guides doctors to save cancer patients' fertility

Medicine & Health / Cancer

created Feb 26, 2009 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0

The powerful chemotherapy and radiation used to save cancer patients' lives can also destroy their fertility.


Some radiation therapy treatments can decrease fertility

Medicine & Health / Cancer

created Apr 01, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

In female cancer patients of reproductive age, radiation treatment directly to the ovaries should be avoided because there is a direct relationship between certain types of radiation therapy and fertility problems, according ...


Fertility procedures need not delay breast cancer treatment for younger women

Medicine & Health / Cancer

created Nov 12, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

A new study published in the November issue of the Journal of the American College of Surgeons shows that breast cancer patients under 40 years old who undergo fertility preservation do not face a significant delay in the ...


What to do with leftover embryos in fertility clinics?

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created Sep 24, 2008 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

The majority of infertility patients are in favor of using left-over embryos for stem cell research and would also support selling left-over embryos to other couples, according to a recent survey.


Accelerated fertility treatment leads to shortened time to pregnancy and cost savings

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created Jun 30, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

A major new trial recently published in the journal Fertility and Sterility shows that for couples beginning infertility treatments, an accelerated path to in-vitro fertilization (IVF) can offer a shorter time to pregnancy, cost s ...


Infertile couples encouraged to look at lifestyle

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created Jul 03, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

(PhysOrg.com) -- A University of Adelaide study has recommended that infertile couples seek advice about their lifestyle before embarking on IVF treatment or other assisted reproductive technology.


Young early stage ovarian cancer patients can preserve fertility

Medicine & Health / Cancer

created Aug 10, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

A new study finds that young women with early-stage ovarian cancer can preserve future fertility by keeping at least one ovary or the uterus without increasing the risk of dying from the disease. The study is published in ...


Proteins in sperm unlock understanding of male infertility says new study

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created Oct 08, 2008 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Proteins found in sperm are central to understanding male infertility and could be used to determine new diagnostic methods and fertility treatments according to a paper published by the journal Molecular and Cellular Pr ...


New technique could save cancer patients' fertility

Medicine & Health / Cancer

created Jul 13, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

The tiny translucent egg nestled in the special laboratory gel was a mere 30 days old, but its four-week birthday caused researchers to quietly celebrate. This was the first time anyone had successfully grown a woman's immature ...


Cancer could return unless stored ovarian tissue undergoes adequate testing before re-implantation

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created Apr 22, 2008 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Cancer patients who have been successfully treated for their disease face the prospect of its return if stored ovarian (or testicular) tissue is transplanted back into their bodies without adequate checks, according to researchers ...



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