Posts Tagged ‘infertility’
Struggling to Get Pregnant: Understanding Infertility Treatments
Anne Brown, MD, is board certified in in obstetrics and gynecology. She is currently the medical director of the Women’s Health Service Line for Inova Loudoun Hospital. Read Dr. Brown’s Profile. The decision to start a family is usually an exciting one. But if you have trouble conceiving, that excitement can quickly turn to stress…
Read MoreWoman struggling with infertility gains new hope and health benefits with weight loss surgery
A Life Gained Patient finds that weight loss surgery yields many benefits When Meg Appel and her husband started seeing fertility specialists a few years ago, none of the tests indicated why they were having trouble conceiving. But one doctor brought up a potential issue that wouldn’t show up in screenings: Meg’s weight. To increase…
Read MoreInova Weight Loss Services offer promise for couples trying to conceive
Weight Loss for Fertility Starting a family can be a bumpy road for some couples, especially when weight gets in the way. Obesity can cause fertility problems in both women and men. Research shows that obesity can also contribute to pregnancy problems such as hypertension, miscarriage, pre-eclampsia, stillbirth, gestational diabetes and an increased need for…
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