As women age, the likelihood of becoming pregnant decreases. Believe it or not, women are typically born with between 1 to 2 million eggs. However, as they age, these eggs die off naturally and leave each woman with approximately 500,000 eggs by the time they reach puberty.
Once a female enters her 30s and 40s,
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The In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) process offers many women struggling with fertility the opportunity to conceive. If you have been through the process yourself or walked through it with a friend or a family member, you know how exhausting it can be to your body and your mental health. Being surrounded by a strong support system is essential for those experiencing IVF in Kansas City.
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Dr. Gehlbach offers weight loss tips to help patients conceive
When you are struggling to conceive, conceiving often becomes your focus. Dan Gehlbach MD, the medical director at Midwest Reproductive Center, diagnoses and treats infertility so that our patients can achieve healthy pregnancies. Our Kansas fertility center works to give patients the best chance of success,
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Discover tips for taking a vacation during fertility treatments
Trying to get pregnant can become the focus of your life, and you may feel like every-thing else has taken a back seat. Dan Gehlbach, M.D., understands that you may need to take a vacation to provide much-needed rest and relaxation. Our Kansas fertility center offers suggestions for taking a vacation during fertility treatments.
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You see the airline specials and wonder: How soon can I settle in a chaise lounge and steal away from my fertility treatment? In many cases, Dr. Dan Gehlbach will send you off with his best wishes for safe travels. If you are preparing to undergo in vitro fertilization, however, it’s best to stay close to our Kansas City fertility center.
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Smoking has always posed numerous health hazards, both to the smokers themselves and to others around them who consume second-hand smoke. Men and women who are trying to start a family, however, should be aware that smoking also presents a direct threat to their fertility. Here at Midwest Reproductive Center we are dedicated to providing not only state-of-the-art fertility treatments,
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Dr. Dan Gehlbach knows the male reproductive tract. As a reproductive endocrinologist in Olathe, Kansas, Dr. Gehlbach sees men and women having trouble getting pregnant. Half the time, infertility is caused by male factors, so Dr. Gehlbach will recommend semen analysis.
Most people don’t think about the inner workings of their reproductive organs,
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Of all the fertility testing available today, only one benefits every single couple that plans to get pregnant: preconception testing. Not a fertility patient? You still might want to consider preconception testing.
Dr. Dan Gehlbach with Midwest Reproductive Center works with a third-party genetic testing laboratory to screen for inheritable genetic disease. It is not a requirement prior to pursuing fertility treatment with his office,
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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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