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The Unique Challenges of Secondary Infertility

David Adamson, M.D. - 3/29/2021 - 6

Secondary infertility is the inability to get pregnant after a prior pregnancy. It affects approximately 3 million couples.

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Why Infertility Treatments Should Be Covered by Insurance

David Adamson, M.D. - 2/27/2021 - 3

Infertility is a disease that deserves to be covered by health insurance. Compelling business and social reasons support this premise.

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Sorting Out the Complicated Relationship Between Infertility and Depression

David Adamson, M.D. - 2/17/2021 - 5

Does infertility cause depression or does depression cause infertility? The relationship is complex but effective interventions are available.

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Opioids and Infertility – What You and Your Doctor Should Know

David Adamson, M.D. - 1/12/2021 - 2

Many women of childbearing age are affected by use & misuse of opioids. The impact on fertility & infertility treatment should be considered.

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The Frustrations of Family Building During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Victoria T. Ferrara, Esq. - 12/11/2020 - 0

Family building via assisted reproduction or gestational surrogacy is complicated and requires planning. COVID-19 has made it more difficult.

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IVF or IUI: Which is the Right Fertility Procedure for You?

David Adamson, M.D. - 3/7/2020 - 2

IVF is much more successful than intrauterine insemination, another commonly used fertility procedure. Unlike IUI, it can help treat almost any type of infertility problem.

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Understanding Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

David Adamson, M.D. - 3/1/2020 - 0

Polycystic ovary syndrome is common but unfortunately, it often goes undiagnosed. Understanding PCOS and its consequences are essential to improving care.

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41 Advances in the Infertility Field In 41 Years

Barry R. Witt, M.D. - 7/25/2019 - 0

In the 41 years since Louise Brown, the first test-tube baby was born there have been many advances in the infertility field. Here are 41 of them.

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Intrauterine Insemination: Is It the Right Fertility Procedure for You?

David Adamson, M.D. - 7/19/2019 - 0

Intrauterine Insemination, a fertility procedure in which sperm are placed directly into the uterus using a catheter passed through the cervix, is the right choice for some. Here’s why.

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Infertility Coverage is Becoming an Important Employee Benefit

David Adamson, M.D. - 4/15/2019 - 0

A number of employers have discovered that including robust infertility coverage in their health benefits package can help attract and retain employees.

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Thinking of Becoming an Egg Donor? 5 Things You Need to Know

Jennifer Landis - 3/4/2019 - 3

Thinking of becoming an egg donor? Make sure you understand all the ins and outs of egg donation so you don’t make a decision you might regret later.

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Gestational Carrier 101 – What You Need to Know

David Adamson, M.D. - 2/6/2019 - 3

A gestational-carrier arrangement occurs when intended parents (or donors) supply the egg & sperm but a non-related person carries the pregnancy.

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