Infertility Tax Credit Proposed to House of Reps.

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Posted by Amanda Rahi on February 16, 2012 at 7:42 pm

Representative John Lewis from Georgia introduced a bill to the U.S House of Representatives for reimbursing out-of-pocket expenses for infertility medical treatment.

San Diego tax preparation experts make their clients aware of the many tax reimbursement available to individual tax filers and families. The infertility tax credit under what would be known as the “Family Act of 2011” if passed would be yet another tax credit for families or couples wanting to start a family.

Co-sponsors of this bill include Rosa L. DeLauro of Connecticut, William Keating of Massachusetts, and Richard E. Neal of Massachusetts as well. The Family Act of 2011 is intended to be applicable to in vitro fertilization related expenditures. The bill also applies to treatments that preserve fertility for cancer patients, as radiation from chemotherapy can permanently damage a woman’s follicles and turn a woman infertile earlier than expected in life.

Fertility treatments are rarely covered by insurance and can be pricey, making the ability to have a family available to only those that can afford the high costs. In a press release from United Business Media, Rep. Lewis is reported to believe that access to quality healthcare is a fundamental right. The bill would grant access to fertility treatments to many people that once thought it was out of their budget.

To learn more about applying for tax credits visit the Depauw Johnson tax preparation Encinitas webpage.

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Gingrich Proposes Careful Review of IVF Ethics

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Posted by Amanda Rahi on February 2, 2012 at 3:56 pm

Newt Gingrich, republican presidential contender, proposed on Sunday that we need a higher level of consideration of the ethics involved in in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatments.

In an article published this week in Times Heartland, Gingrich is reported to believe that there are many ethical issues surround assisted reproductive technology that have yet to be touch upon. Specifically, he is concerned about frozen unused embryos.

According to this Times report, in 2003 there were approximately 400,000 frozen embryos. Today there are undoubtedly far more.  Given that they are hundreds or thousands of embryos frozen in clinics across the country and in the world, Gingrich believes that we should considering the ethics of making embryos, which are essentially human life, and then never using them.

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How Are Ultrasounds Used During Infertility Tests?

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Posted by Amanda Rahi on January 24, 2012 at 4:30 pm

A pelvic ultrasound allows fertility doctors to view the woman’s pelvic organ during infertility tests and procedures.

Diagnostics and cardiologist North Miami Beach specialist offer a number of advanced diagnostic tests including pelvic and abdominal studies in order to best determine a patient’s medical condition.

How Does a Diagnostic Ultrasound Work?

Ultrasound is a technology that is nonsurgical and safe that utilizes high-frequency sound waves that move throughout the body organs and tissues at different speeds. The ultrasound takes these waves and reflects then back to a detector so that they can be imaged and portrayed in a picture.  One of the major advantages of ultrasound examinations is that they do use the dangerous ionizing radiation that is used in x-rays.  Another advantage of ultrasound is that it provides a real-time image so that the body’s internal organs and blood flow can be seen.

Cardiologist Aventura professionals at Cardiovascular Longevity use this same technology to provide ultrasound diagnostic testing in vascular, abdominal, kidney, pelvic, extremity, prostrate, breast and neck studies.  Depending on the test being performed moderations of the ultrasound device are used.

Ultrasounds for Infertility Tests

In fertility testing and evaluations, ultrasounds offer a non-surgical, effective and safe method to view a women’s reproductive organ. An ultrasound can help the doctor determine the health and integrity of the patient’s uterus and ovaries, the endometrium, which is the thickness of the uterus lining, and the follicle development of the ovaries. This imaging test will show the number and size of the follicles as well.

By monitoring the development of follicles the in ovary prior to ovulation with ultrasound, a fertility doctor can most accuracy schedule an artificial or intrauterine insemination to coincide with ovulations. An ultrasound can also be used to remove eggs for use in fertility treatments.

To learn more about diagnostic testing and preventive cardiology Miami Beach care read What Is a Thallium Stress Test?

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Can Acupuncture Help with Infertility?

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Posted by Amanda Rahi on January 15, 2012 at 4:22 pm

There are 7.3 million women ages 15-44  in the United States that suffer from fertility problems according to a national survey conducted in 2002 by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Infertility can be caused by many factors such as stress, sexually transmitted diseases, organ conditions, or poor lifestyle choices.

Studies have pointed to acupuncture, an ancient Chinese treatment, as a way to help women increase their chances while undergoing fertility treatments.

Chiropractor Point Pleasant specialists also use acupuncture for pain management and rehabilitation as a way to increase a patient’s overall energy flow and optimize human performance and day to day function.

The 7.3 million women with fertility complications, account for 11.8% of women in the United States, and according to Newinfertility.com, only 6.1% have seen professional for treatment, such as IVF, egg donation, or fertility drugs. Two major factors that may keep women from seeking treatment are high price of treatment and the uncertainty of whether the treatment will result in a successful pregnancy.

Acupuncture offers a different approach from the modern and high-tech treatment, reports the International Business Times in a press release and a study published in the Journal Fertility and Sterility in 2002, revealed that women who received acupuncture had significantly higher success rates during IVF treatments.

To read more about acupuncture treatment options visit the North East Spine & Sports Medicine and physical therapy Ccean County homepage.

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Does Losing Weight Help with Fertility Problems?

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Posted by Amanda Rahi on January 6, 2012 at 4:54 pm

While being overweight alone does not cause infertility it can interfere with other fertility factors and decrease chances of pregnancy.  Physician weight loss Dallas specialists believe that many health complications can be prevented by maintaining a healthy weight.

What happens is that fat cells produce estrogen, and if your body produces too much estrogen it can act as a form of birth control. As a result ovulation can be decreased reducing the chances of pregnancy.

According to a study published in the British Medical Journal, very lean women and very obese women, with a body mass index greater than 38, had lower conception rates. The most significant factor on fertility found in this study was body fat distribution. A high waist-hip ratio, being shaped like an apple, contributed to more problems conceiving, while overweight women with a pear shaped figure had better chances of getting pregnant.

In addition, being overweight also can put women at risks for gestational diabetes and pre-eclampsia, two related pregnancy problems.

If you think that your weight may be affecting your chances of pregnancy you should speak with a trained professional. For example, doctor supervised weight loss Dallas experts specialize in finding the right weight loss programs for each individual’s specific conditions.

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Egg Donor Embryos Used for Stem Cell Research

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Posted by Amanda Rahi on December 30, 2011 at 3:16 pm

According to a Fox New report this week, some U.S. fertility clinics don’t tell egg donors that embryos made from their eggs could be used in stem cell research. These findings are based on a government survey.

What they found was that among 100 fertility clinics two reported that they didn’t have a consent form for women donating eggs.

Among the 66 clinics that had a consent form that used excess embryos for research, only 20 clinics informed women about this, while only 38 clinics that used embryos for stem research disclosed that to donors.

Based on the findings of this study, bioethicists are now questioning whether disclosing this information to egg donors would have an effect on a women’s decision to donate.

That’s despite widespread opposition to such research, which is considered morally offensive by a third of Americans, researchers write in the journal Fertility and Sterility.

They found that among 100 fertility clinics, two said they didn’t have a consent form for women donating eggs.

Of the 66 clinics that sent in a consent form and said they used excess embryos for research, just 20 told women about that. And only three of 38 clinics that used some embryos for stem cell research in particular disclosed that to donors.

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Man Sues for Mental and Economic Injuries from Stolen Sperm

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Posted by Amanda Rahi on December 13, 2011 at 10:17 am

A man has filed a lawsuit against a U.S. fertility clinic in negligence for mental and economic injuries claiming that the clinic used his stolen sperm for his ex-girlfriend’s fertility treatments.

A personal injury is legally defined as an injury to the body, mind or emotions due to the negligence of another person. Over the last 25 years, John F. Kennedy, accident attorney Wheaton MD specialist knows from working with his accident injury clients that, “your life can be totally sidelined due to someone else’s negligence”.

This area of law is based on the principle that if your life is negatively changed because of the wrongdoing of another, fair compensation will help compensate for your losses.

Kennedy and his law partner Kathleen A. Dolan, lawyers Silver Spring, MD start by first helping clients to decide whether a case should go to litigation or settlement or go to trial.

Joe Pressil believes that his ex-girlfriend took his sperm from a used condom and brought it to the Advanced Fertility Center of Texas in Houston, where she received assisted conception and got pregnant with twins.

Pressil’s lawyer filed a lawsuit for the emotional and economic injuries his client suffered as result of the unexpected birth of the twins. In an article published in BioNews on this issue, Pressil is reported to declare that he was not ready to have a family and that artificial insemination are against his religious views. The economic injuries he is declaring are a result of the child support payments being claimed by mother of the twins.

As fertility clinics continue to integrate into U.S. culture, legal issues surrounding fertility treatments will continue to emerge. The absurd situation of Pressil’s legal case may be seen again and the associated legal complications will have to continue to be sorted out and examined.

To learn more about  Kennedy & Dolan Attorneys At Law, including their personal injury, criminal defense, immigration law, and Spanish speaking law Silver Spring practice read Getting an Accident Attorney for Your Personal Injury.

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Pelvic Inflammatory Disease Linked to Higher Risk of Infertility

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Posted by Amanda Rahi on December 8, 2011 at 1:13 pm

Women with pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) are at a higher risk of infertility, according to the findings of a long-term study.

PID is caused when bad bacteria moves up from the vagina to the higher reproductive organs, such as the uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries. Health experts previously thought that pelvic inflammatory disease was caused by sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), such as chlamydia and gonorrhea, but now it has been liked to other microbes such as Mycoplasma genitalium.

Women can also experience PID after childbirth, or a miscarriage, or from inserting an intrauterine device (IUD). Symptoms include pain in the pelvis, vaginal discharge, fever, fatigue, menstrual problems, and pain or bleeding after intercourse.

If you have concerns about PID, you should speak with your doctors in order to get a proper diagnosis and treatment.

The study was conducted by Maria Trent, a researcher and clinician at Johns Hopkins Children’s Center.

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How does Gender Selection Work and is it Effective?

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Posted by Amanda Rahi on November 21, 2011 at 11:55 am

Gender selection or sex selection, the process of attempting to control of the sex of a baby, enables parents to prevent sex-linked genetic disorders or sex-limited diseases. Also marketed as family balancing, gender selection gives parents the possibility of selecting the sex of their baby.

What Methods are Available?

There are various gender selection methods available, but only a few that have high success rates. According to the Center for Human Reproduction, a world leader in fertility and gender selection, there are only two effective methods: the sperm sorting technique called MicroSort®, and in vitro fertilization (IVF) with Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis (PGD).

Gender selection with IVF and PGD is performed with embryos created from the couple’s sperm and egg that are then analyzed for their chromosomal make-up. Embryos with the desired gender are transferred to the uterus. This method is almost 100% effective.

MicroSort gender selection is a newer technique that separates X and Y bearing sperm before conception. It is both safe and effective, but is still awaiting FDA approval.

Other treatment types available, but not recommended due to their low success rates include Ericsson Method, Whelan Method, Shettles Method, and Sex Selection Kits.

Gender Selection for Medical Reasons

Advances in assisted reproductive technology and a better understanding of sex-linked genetic diseases have many parents thinking differently about family planning.  Sex-linked diseases are inherited by the mother but only affect male offspring. Muscular dystrophy, hemophilia, fragile X syndrome, and autism in males are all examples of sex-linked disease.

When parents use gender selection methods for medical reasons, it is called “medical gender selection”. Medical reasons can only be psychological, such as the case where a single female may feel more capable raising a daughter than a son.

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What if My Child Wants to Meet Her Egg Donor Mom?

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Posted by Amanda Rahi on October 28, 2011 at 1:14 am

No fertility treatment has higher pregnancy chances than egg donation, according to the Center for Human Reproduction, egg donor New York specialist.

Additionally, it is considered the only viable option for pregnancy for women with premature ovarian failure.

This pregnancy method allows couples to have the genetics of the father, but not the mother.

The egg donors are usually young women. CHR egg donor NYC pool, for example, rarely uses donors above age 30 years because the chances of pregnancy and miscarriage with these eggs become those of the young donor, or in other words very good.

The babies that are born from twenty-some year eggs more often than not will know almost knowing about their biological mother as the donor’s information is usually kept anonymous. Later on in life, the curiously will undoubtedly arise around their genetic backgrounds.  This curiosity may be something of equal concern to their parents, and a sensitive or difficult topic to handle.

New York Times’ writer Amy Harmon has written about the growing number of donor-conceived children “grappling with questions of identity and health risks” and who are actively looking for their donors. She reports that many are lobbying to prohibit anonymity in sperm and egg donations.

Harmon traced the story of girls JoEllen Marsh and Danielle Pagano, who met through the Donor Sibling Registry, Web site that connects half-siblings conceived through donor insemination. They share a biological father previously known to them as “Donor 150 of California Cryobank”. PBS aired a special documentary on this story and similar stores called “Donor Unknown” last week.

For information on the egg donation process and procedure visit CHR Egg Donor NYC.

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