Many couples undergoing a basic infertility investigation (28%) will be left with the diagnosis of idiopathic infertility. This is a frustrating diagnosis for many patients, as it provides no answers, and I would just like to explain it fully and hopefully be able to reduce the frustration level somewhat. Unexplained infertility refers to the absence [...]
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Metformin is indicated for non-insulin dependent diabetes often referred to as type 2 diabetes. It works by sensitizing the body to insulin and therefore making it more effective. However, recently there has been a great deal of interest and clinical research on its off-label use for treating insulin resistance in non-diabetic women with polycystic ovarian [...]
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In 2013 S.O.F.T. has begun its 13th year of operation. As of our closure for 2012 we have helped promote 4,595 pregnancies and 419 of those were second repeat customers and 9 of those were third repeat customers. We have one fourth pregnancy that is not included in this data. We have developed a very [...]
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This post (and information sheet available on our website) discusses the pros and cons of elective single embryo transfer (eSET). “eSET” is defined in the Society for Assisted Reproductive Technologies (SART) reporting guidelines as ‘‘an embryo transfer in which more than one high-quality embryo exists but it was decided to transfer only one embryo.’’ A full [...]
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The SOFT Fertility Blog is proud to introduce our newest Fertility Information Sheet titled: DHEA Supplementation for Decreased Ovarian Reserve and Recurrent Pregnancy Loss Dr. Martin has taken some time to write this new information sheet about what he considers to be a cutting edge treatment option for decreased ovarian reserve and recurrent pregnancy loss using DHEA [...]
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Coenzyme Q-10 (CoQ-10 or ubiquinone) is a vitamin-like substance found throughout the body within the mitochondria of all cells, but especially in the heart, liver, kidney, and pancreas. It is absorbed in small amounts in meats and seafood when consumed. CoQ-10 was first identified in 1957 and can now be made in a laboratory and [...]
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At the end of November we posted information on the Christmas Closure for 2011 at Southern Ontario Fertility Technologies (S.O.F.T.). We wanted to provide some additional instructions to patients for over the holiday break related to pregnancy tests and emergencies. In the event of any medical concerns or emergency (reaction to medication, concerns with a pregnancy, etc) [...]
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The holiday season is fast approaching and our team at S.O.F.T. wanted to take a moment to let our patients know the reasoning and details for our Christmas Closure at the clinic. Each year during the last two weeks of December Southern Ontario Fertility Technologies (S.O.F.T.) closes its doors so our physicians, staff and patients [...]
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