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By Peter M. Ahlering, MD Sperm DNA fragmentation is an advanced parameter measuring semen quality and refers to the percentage of sperm showing breaks in the genetic material. It has been shown that 25% of men visiting fertility clinics that have normal semen parameters by the conventional testing, will have considerably high DNA fragmentation compared…
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Planning for parenthood can be difficult if you’re having trouble getting pregnant. It may be time to explore your options with a fertility specialist. MCRM Fertility provides solutions that bring your parenthood dream to life. So, when is it time to see one of our specialists? You’ve Been Trying for More Than 12 Months About…
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This is an interesting story recently published by some local media. The subject is one we had long known is a concern, that sperm counts over the last 30 years have been declining tremendously. The World Health Organization (WHO) does periodic studies that sets the standard for what is “normal” and the “normal range” for…
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Dr. Aubuchon was a recent guest on the Egg Whisperer show and discussed PCOS. PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome) impacts about 10% of women of childbearing age and is a common diagnosis of patients who experience difficulties conceiving. Watch and learn more regarding PCOS including: Misconceptions related to PCOS What are the causes of PCOS? How…
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AMH or anti-Mullerian hormone is a hormone that is produced, naturally, in cells of developing ovarian egg sacs or follicles. Evaluating the level of AMH present in a woman’s blood can be very useful in assessing her ovarian reserve. The level of AMH remains relatively constant and therefore can be evaluated at any time during…
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A new test to assess male fertility is now available at MCRM Fertility, Cap-Score™. MCRM Fertility is currently the only regional center in the Midwest to be able to offer this new, advanced analysis. Cap-Score™ provides better information allowing the physician and the couple to make better decisions together to increase the likelihood of the…
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When You meet with a reproductive specialist to learn more about your fertility care options, one of the first steps in the journey involves the collection of numerous blood samples for analysis. The number of tubes of blood collected may seem overwhelming and you may ask yourself, “What are they looking for and why so…
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It is a complex social and population issue; however, there are steps that can be taken but it requires us to be aware and have a general understanding. Beginning in the mid-1960s, a trend of lowering fertility rates has been recorded in the United States with an all-time low of 62.0 births per 1,000 women…
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Studies assessing sperm deficiencies and the reduction in male factor fertility are numerous. More recently, studies have been investigating the effect of male aging and its association with reduced male fertility potential. It’s no mystery that it requires both a woman’s egg and a man’s sperm to create a baby. Women are quite familiar with…
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As an individual, who myself along with my wife, struggled with infertility more than a decade ago, the one thing I sought the most was information and understanding. But all too often, what could be discovered was either the write ups available on fertility center’s website, what was presented in my Google search or simply…
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