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Fertility

Get effective tips to prepare your body to conceive a child, cope with infertility treatments or preserve your fertility window.

8 Ways to Prep Your Body for Pregnancy

When you’re ready to become a mom, get your body in the best possible shape to conceive and carry a child.

How to Cope with Infertility Treatment

Infertility often causes major stress for both partners, but mindfulness can help you handle the challenges and reclaim your life.

8 Ways to Boost Men's Fertility

The healthier you live now, the better your odds of getting your partner pregnant and becoming a dad.

Is Egg Freezing Right for You?

Freezing eggs can extend your fertility window, but there are drawbacks and uncertainties to consider.

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    Egg freezing can extend fertility, but first weigh the drawbacks and unknowns.

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    Decreases in male hormones can impact a man’s quality of life and health. Here’s when and how to treat.

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    10 Simple Ways to Cope with Stress

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    Nobl Barazangi

    Nobl Barazangi, M.D., Ph.D.

    Sutter Lakeside Hospital

    Migraine and stroke symptoms seem to overlap. How do I know I'm just having a migraine and not a stroke?

    Some migraines can be associated with neurological symptoms such as weakness, numbness, tingling, vision and speech changes, and some strokes can be associated with headaches. Therefore, sometimes it is difficu... continue reading  about  Migraine and stroke symptoms seem to overlap. How do I know I'm just having a migraine and not a stroke?

    Nobl Barazangi

    Nobl Barazangi, M.D., Ph.D.

    Sutter Lakeside Hospital

    My dad had a stroke two months ago. He is still having some trouble with walking and speaking. Can you tell me if a stroke victim can ever return to "normal"?

    Every stroke patient is different, and each patient's recovery varies depending on several factors. We do know that intensive physical, occupational, and speech therapy can significanly impact and improve a pat... continue reading  about  My dad had a stroke two months ago. He is still having some trouble with walking and speaking. Can you tell me if a stroke victim can ever return to "normal"?

    Nobl Barazangi

    Nobl Barazangi, M.D., Ph.D.

    Sutter Lakeside Hospital

    Two years ago I was diagnosed with a 4mm brain aneurism. My doctor told me that surgery is not performed until the aneurism is at least 7mm. I have an MRI every year and the size has not changed. Should I be concerned and doing something more?

    In general, the risk of bleeding from a 4mm aneurysm is less than a larger (7mm) aneurysm; however the risk may vary depending on the location, morphology, and other characteristics of the aneurysm. Therefore, ... continue reading  about  Two years ago I was diagnosed with a 4mm brain aneurism. My doctor told me that surgery is not performed until the aneurism is at least 7mm. I have an MRI every year and the size has not changed. Should I be concerned and doing something more?

    Nobl Barazangi

    Nobl Barazangi, M.D., Ph.D.

    Sutter Lakeside Hospital

    My dad had a stroke about a year ago and is doing better now, but it made me wonder - is there any way to prevent another one from happening (like a better diet, exercise)?

    There are several things that a patient can do to prevent another stroke or TIA. First and foremost, the patient should make sure that they are following up with their primary doctor or neurologist, to ensure t... continue reading  about  My dad had a stroke about a year ago and is doing better now, but it made me wonder - is there any way to prevent another one from happening (like a better diet, exercise)?

    Nobl Barazangi

    Nobl Barazangi, M.D., Ph.D.

    Sutter Lakeside Hospital

    What are the symptoms of a narrowing carotid artery in the neck?

    Sometimes a carotid artery can narrow and be 'asymptomatic', meaning that the patient has no symptoms. Symptoms do vary from patient to patient. When symptoms do appear, they are usually the same symptoms as a ... continue reading  about  What are the symptoms of a narrowing carotid artery in the neck?

    Nobl Barazangi

    Nobl Barazangi, M.D., Ph.D.

    Sutter Lakeside Hospital

    I'm a frequent sufferer of migraines. Does this mean that I'm at a higher risk of stroke?

    There is some evidence showing an increased risk of stroke associated with migraine with aura. Specifically, women who have migraines with auras are at an increased risk for stroke.Smoking, oral contraceptive u... continue reading  about  I'm a frequent sufferer of migraines. Does this mean that I'm at a higher risk of stroke?

    Nobl Barazangi

    Nobl Barazangi, M.D., Ph.D.

    Sutter Lakeside Hospital

    Is there anything I can do to lower my risk of having a stroke?

    There are several things that a patient can do to prevent a stroke. First and foremost, make sure that you are following up with your primary doctor to ensure that all of your possible stroke risk factors are t... continue reading  about  Is there anything I can do to lower my risk of having a stroke?

    Nobl Barazangi

    Nobl Barazangi, M.D., Ph.D.

    Sutter Lakeside Hospital

    What is a mini stroke? Are there any warning signs before it happens?

    "Mini-stroke" is a term that commonly refers to the medical condition transient ischemic attack (TIA). TIA refers to loss of neurologic function that is transient (less than 24 hours). These occur due to blocka... continue reading  about  What is a mini stroke? Are there any warning signs before it happens?

    Nobl Barazangi

    Nobl Barazangi, M.D., Ph.D.

    Sutter Lakeside Hospital

    What are the effects of hormone replacement therapy on a person who has a history of lacunar stroke?

    Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) has been shown to increase the risk of ischemic stroke (lacunar stroke is a subtype of ischemic stroke). Although the absolute risk of complications such as stroke is relativel... continue reading  about  What are the effects of hormone replacement therapy on a person who has a history of lacunar stroke?

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