Tag Archives: Factors

Predicting Your Menopause Age: What Factors Matter

SOURCES: Nanette Santoro, MD, director, division of reproductive endocrinology and infertility, the University of Colorado-Denver School of Medicine, Denver. Howard Zacur, MD, PhD, director, division of reproductive endocrinology and infertility, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore. Marcelle Cedars, MD, director, division of reproductive endocrinology, University of California, San Francisco, School of Medicine, San Francisco. McDowell,… Read More »

5 Factors That Put You At Risk For Hypothyroidism

Certain factors can up your chances for hypothyroidism. If you experience symptoms (tired, grumpy, overweight) and any of the below hypothyroidism risk factors apply, talk to your doc about testing your thyroid levels… A family history Having a first-degree female relative (mother, sister, daughter) with a thyroid disorder increases your risk of developing one. READ… Read More »

Infertility in Women: Risk Factors Posted By : Eric W

Infertility primarily means biological incapacity of a person to contribute to getting pregnant. Infertility also can refer to the state a female who is not able to carry a pregnancy to full term. Most all cases of female infertility are caused by problems with ovulation. Without ovulation, there won’t be any eggs to be fertilized.… Read More »