By: Google Health
 

 
September is PCOS Awareness Month
Almost 7 million women in the U.S. alone have PCOS and less than half know they have the syndrome.
 
 
Overview

Polycystic Ovary Disease is a condition in which there are many small cysts in the ovaries, which can affect a woman’s ability to get pregnant.
 
 
Symptoms
If you have polycystic ovary disease, you [...]

 
If you have children of your own, or have children within your family, then you are probably familiar with the NOGGIN channel. My daughter is a faithful supporter of this channel! NOGGIN programs  focuses on toddler to school age children. These programs are not only very entertaining ( I have to admit I watch NOGGIN [...]

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                                                                Fruits….check, water….check, lettuce and other vegetables….check!

 
 
My husband and I have decided that now  is a good time to add a new member to our family. However, before we get too excited,(wink wink) there is one thing I need to do…lose weight! I consider myself a very disciplined person when it comes down to losing [...]

 
The two week wait is the most nerve-wrecking moment of an IVF cycle.  This is the time when most couples try to keep themselves as busy as possible, and as relaxed as possible.  If  you don’t, you could make yourself completely crazy.   The day has finally come, the phone rings and the nurse informs us, [...]

 
 
This update was written two weeks ago, but never posted.
 
 Embryo transfer took place several days ago, and there were two lucky chosen ones. They are currently embarking on a journey in the depths of my insides. I have been contemplating on drawing a map on my stomach or giving them detail directions, hoping that they would [...]

 
For patients undergoing infertility therapy, medication must be readily available.   Many pharmacies don’t carry all the necessary name brands or have sufficient medication in stock.  Therefore, when medication is not available they ask that you wait two or three days.  This obviously will not work, being that infertility patients need to follow a day by day medication protocol.  Worrying and [...]

If there is one thing that I truly despise about the summer, it is this……
 

 
This commercial is a cruel way to remind both students, and in my case teachers, that the best part of the of the year, is coming to a quick and painful end! After months of sleeping past 5:30 AM, sitting on my [...]

 
IVF Vacations…. Where have I been?
 
The rising cost of IVF Cycles in the United States are sending couples across the globe for infertility treatments.  The average cost of an IVF Cycle is approximately  $15,000- $20,000, and if your cycle needs a little help (egg donor, surrogate) add on another $5,000 - $8,000.
 
IVF Vacations are increasing in popularity.  [...]