March 2014
Examining Fertility in Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome – Interplay of Hormones
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a condition consisting of ovulatory dysfunction and hyperandrogenism, defined as excess activity of testosterone and related androgen hormones. PCOS affects approximately 10% of women of reproductive age, and is a…
Read MoreEnvironmental Contaminants – Impact on Female Fertility
The number of couples experiencing infertility and/or resorting to assisted reproductive technology (ART) is on the rise. A study released in 2012 found that among Canadian couples (women aged 18–44 years), the prevalence of infertility…
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