NASA Scientist Gives Birth Using 19-Year-Old Embryos
onKelly Burke – a NASA research scientist – successfully gave birth using what is thought to be the second oldest cryopreserved human embryo in history.
Does Vitamin D Matter? Recent studies on D and Fertility
onWhile vitamin D deficiency has been shown to compromise reproduction in a number of animal models, there is currently a lack of quality human studies that specifically look at the effects of vitamin D on fertility.
Myo-Inositol
onMyo-inositol is a compound that is a member of the vitamin B complex group. It is found in a wide variety of foods including fresh fruits, beans, whole grains and seeds.
Can Diet and Alternative Medicine Affect IVF Success?
onDr. Sgarlata talked to CreatingaFamily.org about all aspects of the use of alternative medicine in infertility treatment.
Can Diet and Alternative Medicine Affect IVF Success?
onDr. Sgarlata addresses use of alternative medicine in infertility treatment, including acupuncture, herbs, supplements, yoga, meditation, and diet.
Molly’s Story: Altruism Is Painless
onMolly explains what drives her toward egg donation and why she believes other women should consider the “gracious act of kindness.”
Melatonin and In Vitro Fertilization
onMelatonin is a hormone produced primarily from the pineal gland and helps control of the circadian rhythm. RSC Bay Area examines its effects on in vitro fertilization.
Maca for Fertility
onMaca (lepidium meyenii) is a plant native to the Peruvian Andes. Traditionally, Maca has been taken to increase energy, stamina and athletic performance – it is also used for enhancing fertility and sex drive in both men and women.
Different Presentations of PCOS
onPolycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) represents a variety of clinical presentations. We offer a medical overview of PCOS to better understand the syndrome.
An Update on Coenzyme Q-10 (CoQ-10) Supplementation for Women
onCurrently there is limited evidence to show that taking CoQ-10 improves female fertility or pregnancy outcomes. Further study is needed.