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The hormone Leptin is known to be released by the body’s fat tissue into the bloodstream to control appetite and weight. Besides it’s influence on the body’s complex energy regulation process, it also plays a major role in women’s reproductive hormone…
Yes, soy can cause infertility problems. But you need to eat a lot of it. Soy and tofu products are known to make good headlines: It is beneficial for women with menopausal symptoms and for cancer prevention. Soy is also known as excellent source of…
Couples who are struggling with becoming pregnant are familiar with the routine diagnostic tests that are helpful in determining the cause of their infertility. However, if testing and diagnostic procedures cannot determine the reason why they…
Fertility patients need to be extra careful during flu season to ensure treatment success. However, during a flu vaccination shortage like this year, there is no reason to panic. Being in good health is the best defense against the flu. Your immune…
The connection between male infertility and increased risk of testicular cancer had been confirmed in previous research. Developments in the past years show that tumors may be detected in early stages thanks to the work-up of male fertility patients…
According to research, eating fruits and vegetables might be a way to fight an infertility-causing condition called endometriosis. A study observed a group of 1000 women who were divided in two groups according to their diet. Results showed that…
A recent study conducted at University of California, San Diego disclosed a link between the stress level of fertility patients and their chances of success. The study observed the stress level of 151 women while being treated for fertility with…
Last months issue Obstetrics & Gynecology contained a review of a recent study that evaluated the link between assisted reproductive technology (ART) and ovarian cancer. The study found that there is no increased risk for ovarian cancer in…
Our patient’s fertility injections are always a focus for SDFC nurses. Here are some helpful tips when taking fertility drugs. Before starting any fertility drugs, it is important to make sure your physician has a complete health history and m…
Many of SDFC patients listen to Drs. Hummel and Kettel’s advice to reduce stress during fertility treatment by combining it with fertility acupuncture, yoga therapy or another method of their choice. A new combination patients might want to consider i…
Welcome to the San Diego Fertility Center Miracle Blog! At SDFC, we have been creating miracles every day for over 20 years and our blog is just one of the many ways we communicate with our patients. With more than 40 years of collective experience diagnosing and treating infertility, the staff at San Diego Fertility Center is proud to have played a role in bringing more than 4,000 babies into the world since 1989. We invite you to read, learn and interact with us on our “Blog of Miracles.”
