Planning a family in the New Year? 5 ways to optimize your natural fertility
Is trying to have a baby part of your plans for 2017? This year, and every year, our Kansas City fertility center doctor, Dr. Dan Gehlbach, resolves to provide his patients with the most useful fertility advice, including ways to optimize your natural fertility.
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Obesity and infertility are issues that men and women need to consider when trying to build their families
Obesity rates are increasing in the United States among men and women. Obesity is defined as having a body mass index (BMI) of 30.0 or higher. Obesity and infertility can go hand-in-hand, and fortunately, they are issues that you and your partner can control.
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Pregnancy is not impossible after you have your tubes tied: Tubal reversal surgery can help restore your fertility
We know that life takes many twists and turns, and women who have had a tubal ligation for permanent birth control may decide that they want the opportunity to get pregnant after all. For many women, tubal reversal surgery may be the answer.
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Trying to get pregnant? Fertility apps may not be the answer says our Kansas City fertility specialist
Fertility apps have flooded the market in the last few years—there are currently almost 100 available. They seem like a good idea because we love our phones, so why not use technology to help predict the days when we are most fertile?
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Thinking about getting pregnant? Fibroid embolization is not currently recommended for women who want to get pregnant and preserve their fertility
Uterine fibroids can be a factor in infertility in about 5-10% of infertile women. At our Kansas City fertility center, we do a thorough evaluation of each woman to determine what is causing fertility problems,
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Dr. Dan Gehlbach sometimes recommends in-vitro fertilization (IVF) after other infertility treatment options, such as intrauterine insemination (IUI), fail to result in a pregnancy. People with certain medical conditions (blocked fallopian tubes, recurrent miscarriage, male infertility and premature menopause) also benefit from IVF.
1. Regulating the reproductive cycle. The fertility drug Lupron suppresses the pituitary gland’s signal to ovulate to allow for a controlled cycle.
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Dr. Dan Gehlbach and the Midwest Reproductive Center staff welcomed Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins to its fertility center to continue the conversation about providing tax relief for the 7.3 million couples and individuals undergoing infertility treatment.
Family Act Provides Infertility Tax Relief
Dr. Gehlbach supported the Family Act of 2011 since its inception, and was disappointed when the bill died in Congress this past year.
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When you are trying to get pregnant, understanding your menstrual cycle can be the first step in maximizing your chances. Years of taking birth control pills can help you identify the phases of a normal menstrual cycle, and Dr. Dan Gehlbach with Midwest Reproductive Center explains the color-coded correlation and the basics of getting pregnant.
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Search “nutrition for fertility’ right now and you will likely come up with a plethora of theories on the correlation between food and fertility. Bookstores devote entire sections to diets, and your inbox probably has a special offer tempting you with an easy-fix claim.
Dr. Dan Gehlbach helps his fertility patients separate fact from fiction with nutritional counseling and nutritional plans that target male and female infertility related to ovulation dysfunction and sperm disorders.
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January 1st has come and gone and many people have made goals or resolutions for 2013. Weight loss, more time with family and getting out of debt are popular choices. At Midwest Reproductive Center, Dr. Dan Gehlbach and our team believe that our patients should consider making resolutions that might help them achieve their dreams of having a child.
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