Articles related to "Implantation"

Using 3D and 4D technology to assist in the IVF process.

A debate which discusses arguments for and against pre-screening unborn children for genetic mutations using PGD and whether designer babies lie ahead.

What is PGD, and how can it benefit couples with disabilities.

New research has cast more doubt over pre-implantation genetic diagnosis after it was discovered that mice suffer neurological damage when born after the technique.

Pre-implantation genetic screening has been hailed as a breakthrough by IVF specialists. Now some doctors are questioning its efficacy.

Microchipping is a procedure which permanently identifies a pet so that the pet can be returned home safely if he becomes missing or lost. Read on for more information.

A summary of assisted hatching.

A miscarriage, or spontaneous abortion, has always mystified people. Read on to find out why it happens, how it happens and how to prevent it.

Learn to identify pregnancy symptoms that may occur early in the pregnancy that can indicate that conception was successful.

A woman in London, UK, is set to be the first woman in history ever to give birth to a genetically altered baby who has had the breast cancer gene removed.

In 2007,controversy erupted when it emerged that four IVF clinics in the USA had implanted embryos with defects into patients. Now you can choose your child's eye color.

Some who undergo cosmetic eye color changing surgery allege severe complications from the popular procedure.

The latest ethical minefield with pre-implantation genetic diagnosis.

New Research in Nottingham, England, offers hope of a more natural start to life for IVF Embryos.

Various research shows that as many as one in three women suffer infertility after having caesarean sections that are hyped as routine.

Scientists at BioXcell, an American company, have developed a new device called an Invocell Capsule which may one day replace up to half of standard IVF treatments.

Whether becoming a mother isn't in your plans or you're trying to get pregnant, you'll want to check out these common signs that could mean you might be expecting a baby.

Information and statistics from the American Pregnancy Association (APA) help to answer questions about the incidence, causes, and risk factors for miscarriage.

Some infertile couples are now using donated frozen embryos to start their family.

One study seems to support progesterone treatment to help prevent miscarriage in patients who suffer recurrent miscarriage, which may be caused by Luteal Phase Defect.

Identifying some of the most common early pregnancy symptoms will give an indication of a possible pregnancy.

The word chorea is a Greek word that means dance. This refers to a characteristic of the disease which includes quick, incessant, jerky and involuntary movement

Genetic testing can be an important part of support, preventative measures and/or treatment for health problems in individuals and families.

Long before the advent of the pregnancy test, the human body had its own way of signaling pregnancy. Learn how to identify the earliest signs of an imminent arrival.

There is a huge debate surrounding emergency contraception and it is causing some confusion about what it really is.

One of the main reasons IVF has such a poor success rate is chromosomal abnormalities. Now, fertility specialists have developed a new technique to address this problem.

Causes and treatments for female-related infertility

The morning after pill is used by women to protect them after regular contraceptives fail. Know how it works and where to get it.

Pet microchip implants improve chances of recovering a lost pet. But do microchips also increase the risk of deadly cancers in dogs and cats?

Herbal abortion methods are generally considered to be unsafe, primarily because they almost always lack medical supervision.

Nearly 80 percent of all reproductive problems in women are due to immune system problems; intravenous immunoglobulin therapy, used off-label, offers benefits.

Two million people in the US may be infected with chlamydia; two percent of people under age 40 carry the disease. Regular screening identifies those who need treatment.

Understanding the menstrual cycle is helpful in planning for pregnancy and noticing when a health problem may exist.

Until recently scientists thought that pesticides did not have any affect on reproductive health. But animal studies suggest that we may be at risk after all.

You think you have ovulated and you hope you've conceived. But, what are the best indicators or symptoms that you could be pregnant, before you miss your first period?

Amenorrhea is the absence of menstruation and can be caused by one of several things. There are two types of amenorrhea: primary and secondary.

The first trimester of pregnancy brings about incredible changes to the woman's pregnant body. A week by week guide will identify changes in both the mother and baby.

Miscarriage has been thought of as a woman's problem, but research shows that it can be caused by the man.

The latest research shows how effective talking is in helping treat infertility.

Hearing loss puts a child's normal speech and language development in jeopardy. It is imperative that any hearing impairment be identified by the toddler years.

Presbyopia occurs as the eye ages and is less able to focus objects through the natural focusing mechanism. This is likely due to the loss of elasticity of the lens.

There can be months of painful injections during the IVF process. Now, doctors say they can reduce the number of shots per cycle.

The success rates for live births following IVF treatment are improving, according to new data.

Materials engineers study the behavior of materials and develop innovative materials for a variety of applications.

Ready or not, implanted ID chips are becoming a frightening reality, especially for US citizens. Mandatory ID cards will become the norm by Dec. 31st, 2009. What next?

Causes and treatments for recurrent miscarriage.

Miscarrying a twin or a multiple in a multifetal pregnancy has its own name and the mother's body will react differently than miscarrying a single fetus.

Micropigmentation of the eyebrows can last for years by following a few simple guidelines. Some changes are inevitable. The tattoo color appears softer under healed skin.

In 1984, researchers at the Upstate Medical Center in Syracuse, New York first suspected the autoimmune nature of endometriosis. Confirmation came in 2008.

Autoimmune hearing loss, which is a medical emergency, can occur as a distinct condition or as an accompanying feature of other autoimmune disorders.