Tips for surviving the holidays with infertility from our Los Angeles fertility center
Well-known holiday tunes often talk of chestnuts roasting, carolers singing and the “most wonderful time of the year.” However, for some couples and individuals, surviving the holidays with infertility can present additional challenges. The team at USC Fertility understands that fertility treatments and family holiday gatherings may not mix well.
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Leslie Oldham’s thoughts – Women’s health and fertility are closely intertwined
Some people may think of women’s health and fertility as two separate topics. However, Leslie Oldham, the nurse practitioner at our Los Angeles fertility center, knows this is far from the truth. “So many women’s health issues can contribute to infertility, just as many causes of infertility can cause health issues in women.
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USC Fertility offers support during PCOS Awareness Month
An estimated 10% of women live with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). This hormonal condition affects female fertility and can contribute to other health issues like obesity, anxiety, depression, diabetes and cardiovascular disease. September is PCOS Awareness Month. However, the team at our Los Angeles fertility center is dedicated to offering treatments and hope for PCOS patients every month of the year.
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One couple’s journey through female and male factor infertility
When Allison P. and her husband Albert decided to start a family about three years ago, they couldn’t understand why they weren’t getting pregnant. Seeking answers, Albert was diagnosed with unexplained male factor infertility, and the couple decided it was time to get help from an IVF specialist in Los Angeles.
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Keeping up with the latest oncofertility research
Thanks to advances in cancer treatment, more men and women are surviving cancer and going on to live happy, normal lives. The greatest hope of many cancer warriors is to have a child after recovery. To give cancer patients a fighting chance at a future family, our team of LA oncofertility specialists embraces the latest oncofertility research.
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Presenting important oncofertility research at ASRM
USC Fertility is home to some of the nation’s leading experts in fertility preservation. Jacqueline Ho, M.D., a third-year fellow at our Los Angeles fertility center, has a strong clinical interest in fertility preservation for men and women who have been diagnosed with cancer. Dr. Ho will present research about family-building in cancer patients during an oral presentation on Tuesday,
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