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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: Smoking decreases sperm quality leading to male infertility. Smoking and Male Infertility Smoking cigarettes has substantial harmful effects on fertility. Couples undergoing IVF who smoke have approximately HALF the rate of success per cycle compared to non-smoking couples. In addition, sperm gene damage can occur from direct binding
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
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