Fertility Doctor Launches New Online Blog.Renowned Fertility Specialist Dr. Lawrence Werlin, of Coastal Fertility Medical Center, Creates Blog as a Reproductive Health Within the framework of WHO's definition of health[1] as a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity, reproductive health, or sexual health/hygiene Information Resource IRVINE, Calif. -- Leading researcher and fertility expert Dr. Lawrence Werlin is reaching out to couples seeking the latest information on reproductive healthcare with the launch of a new online blog, www.WerlsFertilityWorld.com. The journal, hosted by Werlin, founder and director of Coastal Fertility Medical Center in Irvine, Calif., will feature interactive entries about fertility, perspectives on the latest studies seen in the news, as well as his personal insight for people seeking general information on reproductive health. Current blog topics range from: * Preimplantation genetic diagnosis preimplantation genetic diagnosis: see embryo biopsy. (PGD PGD Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis PGD Postgraduate Diploma PGD Phosphogluconate Dehydrogenase PGD Policy for Global Development PGD PhpGmailDrive (file sharing utility) PGD Product Group (US Marine Corps) ) - an advanced technique that involves checking the cells (via biopsy) of a developing embryo for genetic and chromosomal abnormalities and thus helping to prevent serious transmissible transmissible /trans·mis·si·ble/ (trans-mis´i-b'l) capable of being transmitted. trans·mis·si·ble adj. Capable of being conveyed from one person to another. genetic diseases * A look at a simple surgery for male infertility * Smoking and Fertility - How heavy smoking can hurt your chances of conceiving * Coastal Fertility's Annual Baby Reunion Party - overview and pictures of families who attend the events * The use of embryonic stem cells Embryonic stem cells (ES cells) are stem cells derived from the inner cell mass of an early stage embryo known as a blastocyst. Human embryos reach the blastocyst stage 4-5 days post fertilization, at which time they consist of 50-150 cells. ES cells are pluripotent. in research "This new online resource is designed as an interactive outlet to inform potential parents about the latest information on an emotional and life altering issue that is my daily mission - helping couples achieve their dreams of building a family," said Werlin. "Our patients are the inspiration behind this new initiative. We constantly hear of their search to obtain factual information from a reputable source." In addition to heading the Coastal Fertility Medical Center, Werlin is co-founder of the Corona Institute for Reproductive Medicine & Fertility (www.coronafertility.com) in Corona, Calif. He is a member of the American Society of Reproductive Medicine The American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) is an organization that wants to advance the "art, science, and practice of reproductive medicine" . It provides a forum for lay public, researchers, physicians and affiliated health workers through education, publications, and , Pacific Coast Reproductive Society, and the Society of Assisted Reproductive Technologies Assisted reproductive technology (ART) is a general term referring to methods used to achieve pregnancy by artificial or partially artificial means. It is reproductive technology used in infertility treatment, which is the only application routinely used today of , in which he held national office from 1991-2000. Werlin is also a member of the GENESIS Network, a group of independent fertility centers united for the common goal of presenting you with the choice of premier providers of reproductive medical care in the Western United States Noun 1. western United States - the region of the United States lying to the west of the Mississippi River West Santa Fe Trail - a trail that extends from Missouri to New Mexico; an important route for settlers moving west in the 19th century . As a part of GENESIS, Werlin was the lead researcher in a breakthrough study analyzing the effects of Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis (PGD) for women involved in high-risk pregnancies High-Risk Pregnancy Definition A high risk pregnancy is one in which some condition puts the mother, the developing fetus, or both at higher-than-normal risk for complications during or after the pregnancy and birth. . His findings were published in prestigious Fertility & Sterility medical journal. Werlin has also received Orange County's "Physicians of Excellence" honors from the Orange County Medical Association for the past nine years. To read the blog entries, post comments or learn more about Dr. Werlin, please visit www.WerlsFertlityWorld.com. To learn more about Coastal Fertility Medical Center visit www.coastalfertility.com. |
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