Santa Clara Health News

Using condoms and getting a yearly gynecological exam can play a vital role in helping you conceive when the time is right. Chlamydia and gonorrhea are described as the two most preventable causes of infertility. Unfortunately, these sexually transmitted diseases...

In a society that plasters images of emaciated women on every form of media, it can be difficult to convince gaunt women that their weight (for which they are routinely praised) may be the cause of their infertility. A body...

So maybe the title was a bit harsh... but it does seem like people have a knack for saying incredible hurtful/ insensitive things when they find out about your fertility struggles. It is hard enough to constantly be asked when...

In a society where overweight people are routinely discriminated against, it may seem frustrating to read yet another article blaming weight for a health related issue. The fact is, some people may be too heavy to conceive. A healthy body...

Caffeine is a stimulant found in everything from energy drinks to coffee to hot chocolate. Caffeine consumption has been linked to miscarriage. A study by the Danish National Birth Cohort concluded that women who drank eight or more cups of...

Multifetal pregnancy reduction, also known as selective reduction, is a procedure to terminate one or more fetuses reducing the pregnancy to singleton or twins. The procedure involves injecting the fetus or the umbilical cord with potassium chloride to stop the...