Research Female Fertility: What’s Testosterone Got To Do With It? By URMC Communications Mar. 5, 2014 The use of testosterone to improve outcomes in women undergoing in vitro fertilization is taking hold across the country, but data on its use is slim and mixed. A new study suggests that male ...
Research Less Weight Gain OK for Obese Women Expecting Twins: Study By URMC Communications Feb. 12, 2014 Obese women expecting twins may be able to gain less weight than recommended without harming their babies, according to a new study presented at The Pregnancy Meeting of the Society for ...
Patient Care Morning Sickness: The Good News By Lori Barrette Oct. 15, 2013 If morning sickness—and worry over treating it—overshadows the thrill of being pregnant, you may be happy to learn that a popular nausea medication appears to be safe for both mom and baby. A major ...
Research Does Inducing Labor Lead to Autism? By URMC Communications Aug. 13, 2013 Autism expert Susan Hyman, M.D., comments on a new study published in this week’s JAMA Pediatrics that found that children born to mothers who had labor induced or augmented were more likely to ...
Research Study: No Link Between Mercury Exposure and Autism-like Behaviors By Mark Michaud Jul. 23, 2013 The potential impact of exposure to low levels of mercury on the developing brain – specifically by women consuming fish during pregnancy – has long been the source of concern and some have argued ...
Research Obesity Lowers Success of IVF By URMC Communications Jul. 18, 2013 A new study shows that obesity hurts a woman’s chances of conceiving through in vitro fertilization. Loralei Thornburg, M.D., assistant professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, talks ...
Patient Care Girl Shows a lot of Heart, Despite Being Born with Half By URMC Communications May. 14, 2013 Anna Biss was born with a serious heart condition that, over the first few years of her life, had to be corrected by three complex surgeries. Throughout her time at Golisano Children's Hospital at ...
Patient Care Strong Fertility Center Marks IVF Program’s 30-Year Anniversary by Honoring its Founder By Lori Barrette Apr. 30, 2013 URMC’s Strong Fertility Center is celebrating 30 years of helping families grow through IVF by honoring Henry Thiede, M.D., retired chair of Obstetrics and Gynecology and professor emeritus. Thiede’s ...
Patient Care New Women’s Health Center at Lattimore Improves Access to Care By Lori Barrette Apr. 24, 2012 The University of Rochester Medical Center will celebrate the opening of its Women’s Health Center at Lattimore on Monday, April 30, with a ribbon-cutting and tours for invited guests.
Research Myths and Truths of Obesity and Pregnancy By Emily Boynton Dec. 21, 2011 Ironically, despite excessive caloric intake, many obese women are deficient in vitamins vital to a healthy pregnancy. This and other startling statistics abound when obesity and pregnancy collide. ...