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OprahMag.com and WomensHealthMag.com have teamed up on a series to discuss how infertility impacts African-American women and the perception of infertility among the African-American community. They’ve surveyed more than 1,000 women and spoke with patients as well as leaders in the field, including SGF Atlanta’s own Dr. Desireé McCarthy-Keith. The
What is Anti-Müllerian Hormone (AMH)? Anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) is a hormone produced by the cells that support the dormant pool of eggs in the ovaries. Therefore, a higher level of AMH suggests a larger pool of eggs (or a greater ovarian reserve). “This is a very useful test for us
Fertility Superstition #1: Being on oral contraceptive (birth control pills) for many years can reduce your chances of conception. It is the goal of birth control to prevent pregnancy by preventing ovulation. When a woman decides to stop taking the pill, the hormones leave the body rather quickly – usually
Fertility Facts: Hysteroscopy helps your physician determine causes of uterine bleeding and assess the shape of the uterine cavity. If bleeding results from a mass or abnormality in the shape – most commonly fibroids and polyps – this procedure can be used to both diagnose and treat the problem. What
Fertility Fact: 1 in 10 couples experiencing infertility will be diagnosed with unexplained infertility. What is Unexplained Infertility? When a patient first visits a fertility center, they will have to go through basic fertility testing to deduce the cause of their infertility. The initial fertility workup at Shady Grove Fertility
Fertility Fact: Of the 750,000 women who experience pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) each year in the United States, it is estimated that 10-15% will have trouble conceiving. However, with some help, most women with a history of pelvic inflammatory disease can go on to have a healthy pregnancy and delivery.
Fertility Fact: The causes of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) are unclear, but the main underlying problem is a hormonal imbalance. While the exact causes of PCOS remain unclear, what is known are the effects PCOS can have on your body and your fertility. Women with PCOS create a higher than
Fertility Fact: Fibroids and Fertility Uterine fibroids are typically found in the in or around the uterus. Fibroids are common in women. It is estimated that 8 in 10 African-American women may be affected with uterine fibroids. And about 7 in 10 Caucasian women will have uterine fibroids by the
Fertility Facts: How common is infertility? Pretty common – 7.4 million women and their partners are affected by infertility in the United States. According to the CDC’s National Survey of Family Growth (2006-2010) 7.4 million women ages 15-44 have used infertility services. If you expand the age range to include
Fertility Facts: Your “fertility window” is the 6 days leading up to and ending on the day of ovulation. When couples start to consider building a family, they often wonder when they are most fertile or try to make a fertility calendar. Generally speaking, your fertility window is 6 days
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