Headlines in Reproductive Medicine
The following links have been gleaned from current news to help keep you informed on reproductive medicine's impact on our world. Note: Some newspapers and periodicals require free registration to access their online articles. The links on this page may expire within a week of posting; however, most news web sites keep online archives with articles offered either free or available for purchase. WARNING! THE ASRM HAS NOT REVIEWED THE CONTENTS OF THE EXTERNAL WEB SITES LISTED ON THIS PAGE, NOR CAN WE ENDORSE THEM OR THE VIEWS EXPRESSED WITHIN.
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Headlines in Reproductive Medicine
February 22, 2012
Getting diagnosed with cancer is a big blow for anyone.IT professional Ramesh Shirole (name changed to protect identity) was shattered when detected with testicular cancer. The 35-year-old Baner resident had a double whammy - combating the deadly disease coupled with the possibility that he might never experience fatherhood.
Headlines in Reproductive Medicine
February 22, 2012
Lynne Collins wasn’t too concerned when she hit 50 and realised she was beginning the menopause.‘I just thought your periods stopped, which would be rather nice,’ says Lynne. ‘I wasn’t really sure what to expect.’
Headlines in Reproductive Medicine
February 21, 2012
When California adopted a law in 1999 requiring health insurance plans to include birth control if they cover prescription drugs, Catholic Charities of Sacramento was determined to fight.
Headlines in Reproductive Medicine
February 21, 2012
Hundreds of women stood mute, arm-in-arm at the state capitol in protest of legislation now moving through the General Assembly.
Headlines in Reproductive Medicine
February 21, 2012
In the past half-century, few things have transformed society as profoundly as oral contraceptives. First introduced as the U.S. Federal Drug Administration-approved drug Enovid in 1961, "the pill" works by providing a constant supply of estrogen and progesterone, which block the hormones that lead to ovulation. About 85% of women in the United States will take contraceptive drugs for an average of 5 years. Given its widespread use by a generally healthy and young population, what is known about the risks and benefits of oral contraception? What are the alternatives? And when will we see "the pill" for men?
Headlines in Reproductive Medicine
February 20, 2012
I’ve always thought it odd that IVF is in the hands of gynaecologists.Maybe it’s because I’m a woman, but I feel that this arrangement often tends to ignore fertility problems in men.
Headlines in Reproductive Medicine
February 20, 2012
You may dream of bringing a little one into the world. But if you have infertility issues, you must understand what your health insurance policy covers before seeking treatment, or you could face a financial nightmare.
Headlines in Reproductive Medicine
February 20, 2012
Stem Cells, FDA and the Edge of Science: Three Expert Viewpoints
Headlines in Reproductive Medicine
February 17, 2012
Her voice shaking, Whitney Anderson of Roanoke said she always wanted to become a mother. But she couldn’t. Stricken with a disease, she had tried in vitro fertilization but lost five pregnancies.
Headlines in Reproductive Medicine
February 17, 2012
Pre-implantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) was only recently legalized in Germany. The first German child to have been screened was born on Jan. 27 in Lübeck. Her parents and doctors explain why - and how - they reached their decision.