Monthly Archives: February 2016
What is Ovarian Tissue Freezing?
In increasing numbers, women are choosing to start their families later in life. These women aren’t giving up the option to have a family – they want to do so on their own timeline. Unfortunately, a woman’s biological clock is not so in tune with this idea. After a woman turns 35, her ability to get pregnant declines due to the decreasing quality of her egg reserve. Ovarian tissue freezing is the newest way to preserve a woman’s fertility so that she’s able to have her own biological children when she’s ready.
How To Properly Check Your BMI
Being a normal weight for your height is one of the best things you can do for both your general health and your fertility. With bodies that come in different shapes and sizes, it can be difficult to know exactly how much you should weigh in order to be considered healthy. BMI, or body mass index, is one way of evaluating your weight. This metric applies to both men and women and is used by health professionals in order to determine if a person is underweight, normal weight, overweight or obese. While there are a number of online calculators that can assist with determining this information, knowing how to calculate your BMI manually can help you stay focused on your health and fitness goals.
Pregnancy Success and BMI
Weight impacts fertility for both men and women. For both genders, being overweight can significantly reduce a person’s natural fertility. Being overweight can negatively impact hormone levels making ovulation and sperm production difficult.
IVF and PGD
Preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) can be done during IVF treatment to identify embryos with genetic defects. The intention is to identify which embryos are healthiest and to avoid the use of embryos that will result in pregnancy loss. Additionally, the PGD process allows parents to avoid passing down a genetic disease.
