ASRM Announcements
February 22, 2012
Albert Camus said, “Real generosity toward the future lies in giving all to the present.”
Headlines in Reproductive Medicine
February 22, 2012
Getting diagnosed with cancer is a big blow for anyone.IT professional Ramesh Shirole (name changed to protect identity) was shattered when detected with testicular cancer. The 35-year-old Baner resident had a double whammy - combating the deadly disease coupled with the possibility that he might never experience fatherhood.
Headlines in Reproductive Medicine
February 22, 2012
Lynne Collins wasn’t too concerned when she hit 50 and realised she was beginning the menopause.‘I just thought your periods stopped, which would be rather nice,’ says Lynne. ‘I wasn’t really sure what to expect.’
Headlines in Reproductive Medicine
February 21, 2012
When California adopted a law in 1999 requiring health insurance plans to include birth control if they cover prescription drugs, Catholic Charities of Sacramento was determined to fight.
Headlines in Reproductive Medicine
February 21, 2012
Hundreds of women stood mute, arm-in-arm at the state capitol in protest of legislation now moving through the General Assembly.
Headlines in Reproductive Medicine
February 21, 2012
In the past half-century, few things have transformed society as profoundly as oral contraceptives. First introduced as the U.S. Federal Drug Administration-approved drug Enovid in 1961, "the pill" works by providing a constant supply of estrogen and progesterone, which block the hormones that lead to ovulation. About 85% of women in the United States will take contraceptive drugs for an average of 5 years. Given its widespread use by a generally healthy and young population, what is known about the risks and benefits of oral contraception? What are the alternatives? And when will we see "the pill" for men?
Headlines in Reproductive Medicine
February 20, 2012
I’ve always thought it odd that IVF is in the hands of gynaecologists.Maybe it’s because I’m a woman, but I feel that this arrangement often tends to ignore fertility problems in men.
Headlines in Reproductive Medicine
February 20, 2012
You may dream of bringing a little one into the world. But if you have infertility issues, you must understand what your health insurance policy covers before seeking treatment, or you could face a financial nightmare.
Headlines in Reproductive Medicine
February 20, 2012
Stem Cells, FDA and the Edge of Science: Three Expert Viewpoints
ASRM Bulletins
February 20, 2012
As expected, personhood legislation was overwhelmingly approved by both the Virginia House of Delegates and the Oklahoma Senate this week.