30 Sep

Unexplained pregnancy loss: a marker of basal endothelial dysfunction?

The Unexplained pregnancy loss has been used generally by doctor who cannot find any reasons through the conventional testing and deduction methods. A study by Dr.Elisabeth Pasquier conducted on 124 women consecutively referred for unexplained pregnancy losses (two or more losses at or before 21 weeks of gestational age, or at least one later loss), and 273 […]

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30 Sep

Cervical mucus monitoring: associated fecundability in women trying to conceive

As we know, the cervical mucus is one of important factors in the pattern differentiation of Chinese Medicine OBGyn. The following is a study conducted by Dr. Emily Evans: During the first cycle of the study, Cervical mucus monitoring(CMM) was performed consistently (checked on >66% of pertinent cycle days) by 20 women (6%), inconsistently (34% […]

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30 Sep

Some Fertility Tests

HYSTEROSALPINGOGRAM (HSG) DESCRIPTION: A hysterosalpingogram (HSG) is an x-ray procedure performed to evaluate your uterus and fallopian tubes. The procedure begins with a pelvic examination. Your doctor will place a catheter into your cervix. This catheter is used to instill a liquid into your uterus while a radiologist observes and documents the procedure using x-rays. […]

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30 Sep

Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine can help PCOS

A recently published study in the American Journal of Physiology – Endocrinology and Metabolismconcluded that low frequency electro-acupuncture improved menstrual frequency and balanced sex steroid levels in women with PCOS, polycystic ovarian syndrome. Amenorrhea or oligomenorrhea are common problems associated with PCOS. The study measured that electro-acupuncture improved menstrual regularity in women with PCOS.  It is believed that […]

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30 Sep

Diminished ovarian function: Age at menarche only?

There is a research study conducted by Dr.Andrea Weghofer on the relationship between diminished ovarian function and age at menarche. The title is called “Age at menarche: a predictor of diminished ovarian function?” The mean age of the patients was 38.9 ± 4.9 years, and their mean level of AMH was 1.4 ± 2.0 ng/mL and […]

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30 Sep

Obesity: reduces uterine receptivity

A study conducted by Dr. Jose Bellver published by the Fertility and Sterility of American Society for Reproductive Medicine, Objective: analyze the reproductive outcome of recipients of donated ova according to their body mass index (BMI) over twelve-year retrospective cohort analysis in several academic fertility clinics. Result: In vitro fertilization laboratory parameters did not differ […]

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12 Sep

Male Sex Drive Depends on Both Estrogen and Testosterone

Recent report from Bloomberg.com: Estrogen, the main sex hormone in women, plays a bigger role in male libido than previously thought, according to research that may guide development of sex-drive treatments. The study found that reducing estrogen in men undergoing treatment for low testosterone resulted in a drop in libido and an increase in body […]

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12 Sep

Hypothalamus-Pituitary-Adrenal system : Acupuncture study

Following is abstract of a study “Acupuncture on hypothalamus-pituitary-adrenal system effects” authored by Ji Li-Jie Adrenocorticotropic hormone and its process is indispensable in the maintenance of a stable internal environment, participation in metabolism , immune , anti-inflammatory ,and anti-shock functions. It is  increasingly attracted people’s attention on the role of Acupuncture effect on  hypothalamus – pituitary-adrenal cortex […]

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10 Sep

Antral Follicle Count (AFC): ovarian reserve

Antral Follicle Count (AFC) with Ovarian Volume by 3D Ultrasound A normal Antral Follicle Count indicates that a woman need have no concerns about the current status of her ovarian reserve. A 3D AFC ultrasound scan of the ovaries can help in accurately predicting Ovarian Reserve. The Antral Follicle Count in fertile women is normally […]

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10 Sep

Diminished Ovarian Reserve (high FSH & low AMH): Poor Responders to IVF

Low Ovarian Reserve (high FSH & low AMH) means the ability of the ovaries to produce eggs weakened, oocyte quality declined. Clinical definition usually means before the age of 40, menstrual cycle reduce; the amount menses reduced; mense missing one or two cycles, and eventually infertility with menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes and sweating. […]

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