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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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    Is Egg Freezing Right for You?

    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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    Steven Machtinger

    Steven Machtinger, M.D.

    Mills-Peninsula Medical Center

    What does it mean when a product is labeled “hypoallergenic?”

    Here's a direct quote from the FDA about the term "hypoallergenic" as it relates to cosmetics:"Hypoallergenic cosmetics are products that manufacturers claim produce fewer allergic reactions than other cosmetic... continue reading  about  What does it mean when a product is labeled “hypoallergenic?”

    Deborah Quinn-Chen

    Deborah Quinn-Chen, M.D.

    Mills-Peninsula Medical Center

    I am 51 years old. What is my chance of still getting pregnant, and how should I handle birth control as I move through menopause?

    Women commonly believe that after a certain age they cannot conceive because they are too old. That is not entirely true. As a woman ages her fertility declines. A 45-year-old woman is less likely to conceive t... continue reading  about  I am 51 years old. What is my chance of still getting pregnant, and how should I handle birth control as I move through menopause?

    Deborah Kurzrock

    Deborah Kurzrock, R.D.

    Mills-Peninsula Medical Center

    I have been a vegetarian /pescatarian for over a year, and I keep reading that B-12 is one of the major vitamins that we lack on this diet. What foods can I consume that will help me sustain B-12 vitamins with a vegetarian/pescatarian diet?

    The adult recommended intake for vitamin B12 is very low, but this is an essential nutrient so vegetarians (no meat) and pescatarians (include fish)should be aware of good sources. Vitamin B12 is needed for cel... continue reading  about  I have been a vegetarian /pescatarian for over a year, and I keep reading that B-12 is one of the major vitamins that we lack on this diet. What foods can I consume that will help me sustain B-12 vitamins with a vegetarian/pescatarian diet?

    Richard H. Hongo

    Richard H. Hongo, M.D., FACC

    Mills-Peninsula Medical Center

    I was diagnosed with ventricular tachycardia a few years ago. I can usually keep it under control, except when I over exercise or if I've been stressed. Then my heart rate goes really up. Is there anything I can do to keep this from happening?

    Control of ventricular tachycardia depends a lot on the type of tachycardia that you have. Based on the fact you have had this for several years and have been controlling it without medications, you most likely... continue reading  about  I was diagnosed with ventricular tachycardia a few years ago. I can usually keep it under control, except when I over exercise or if I've been stressed. Then my heart rate goes really up. Is there anything I can do to keep this from happening?

    Richard H. Hongo

    Richard H. Hongo, M.D., FACC

    Mills-Peninsula Medical Center

    I'm a woman (52) who's had heart palpitations for 20 years. Now they happen more often. I get 10 - 50/day where I feel my heart skip around. I've been to cardiologists and they find nothing wrong and say it's just PVCs and PACs. Should I worry?

    In general, premature atrial complexes (PACs) and premature ventricular complexes(PVCs) are not harmful. This holds especially true if there is nothing else wrong with the heart. When someone presents with both... continue reading  about  I'm a woman (52) who's had heart palpitations for 20 years. Now they happen more often. I get 10 - 50/day where I feel my heart skip around. I've been to cardiologists and they find nothing wrong and say it's just PVCs and PACs. Should I worry?

    Deborah Kurzrock

    Deborah Kurzrock, R.D.

    Mills-Peninsula Medical Center

    If you are a healthy person in her sixties, what is a safe number of eggs one can eat each week?

    Eggs can be part of a healthy diet in moderation. Eggs have gotten a bad rap in the past because of their high cholesterol content. A single egg contains around 210mg of dietary cholesterol. The American Heart ... continue reading  about  If you are a healthy person in her sixties, what is a safe number of eggs one can eat each week?

    Deborah Kurzrock

    Deborah Kurzrock, R.D.

    Mills-Peninsula Medical Center

    What are good snacks to eat throughout the day? Also - I don't like the taste of water. What can I substitute?

    Snacking is a great way to help you feel more energetic. Most people need to eat something every three to four hours to keep their blood sugar levels steady.If you plan to eat your meal within one to two hours,... continue reading  about  What are good snacks to eat throughout the day? Also - I don't like the taste of water. What can I substitute?

    Deborah Kurzrock

    Deborah Kurzrock, R.D.

    Mills-Peninsula Medical Center

    What's a bigger dietary cause of high cholesterol -- animal protein like eggs and meat, or high-sugar foods and simple carbs? Seems like I'm hearing a lot more about the harm of sugar these days.

    Keeping your heart healthy is complicated. Many factors contribute to your risk of heart disease, including genetics, diet, physical activity and stress. Here are some tips to help you lower your blood choleste... continue reading  about  What's a bigger dietary cause of high cholesterol -- animal protein like eggs and meat, or high-sugar foods and simple carbs? Seems like I'm hearing a lot more about the harm of sugar these days.

    Deborah Kurzrock

    Deborah Kurzrock, R.D.

    Mills-Peninsula Medical Center

    So much of frozen fish entrees consist of pollock. How nutritional is this fish compared to cod, salmon, tuna, etc.

    Almost everybody eats Alaska Pollock but hardly anybody knows what they are eating. Alaska Pollock is known as the fish that doesn't get any respect. Pollock is the preferred fish of many restaurants, taquerias... continue reading  about  So much of frozen fish entrees consist of pollock. How nutritional is this fish compared to cod, salmon, tuna, etc.

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