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At SOFT, we understand that infertility and its treatments can sometimes be a confusing and stressful experience. For this reason, we go out of our way to make sure you are well informed. Dr. Jim Martin has authored an extensive set of information packages for his patients and those seeking information on infertility. They are listed below.
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Infertility
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| Tubal Reanastomosis |
Treatment 1% of women who have had a tubal ligation later undergo surgery to open their tubes |
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| Thr Thyroid and infertility |
Investigation Under Construction |
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| Tubal Factor Infertility |
Diagnosis Under Construction |
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| The S.O.F.T. Rapid Diagnosis and Treatment Protocol for Women 38 to 43 Years Old |
Diagnosis and Treatment diagnosis and treatment is started in one cycle: time is important! |
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| The use of Femara for Infertility |
Treatment some negative press has occurred about the use of femara or letrozole for ovulation induction the explanation of this is presented |
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| The Basic Infertility Investigation |
Investigation everyone having dificulty with conceiving should have a basic infertility investigation |
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| Fibroids and Infertility |
Diagnosis Under Construction |
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| Hypothalamic Ammenorrhea |
Diagnosis Under Construction |
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| Hysterosonogram |
Investigation Under Construction |
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| Maximizing the Chance of Pregnancy |
Preparation Under Construction |
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| A Monitored Cycle | Investigation and Treatment | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Determining What is Next |
Treatment describes the logical progression of treatment if a pregnancy does not occur |
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| Obesity and Infertility |
Diagnosis Under Construction |
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| Laparoscopy for Ovarian Cautery |
Treatment very effective for PCOS who do not ovulate with high doses of clomiphene citrate |
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| Ovarian Failure |
Diagnosis decreased ovulation can be caused by the ovaries running out of eggs |
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| Ovulation and Decreased Ovulation |
Diagnosis outlines the causes of decreased ovulation as well as the investigations and treatment indicated |
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| Male Infertility |
Diagnosis outlines the causes, investigation and treatment including the S.O.F.T. potion |
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| A Vaginal Ultrasound as Part of the Basic Infertility Investigation |
Investigation usually you will be asked to do one of these early in your treatment |
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Cycles
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| In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) - Non-Fundeded Usual or Long Protocol |
Treatment this describes the usual or most common way to perform IVF step-by-step |
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| Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome OHSS) |
Treatment rarely when the ovaries are stimulated for IVF they become overstimulated, becoming very large and leaking fluid into the peritoneal cavity |
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| In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) - Non-Funded Short Protocol |
Treatment the short or flair protocol is used to stimulate egg production for IVF in women who do not have very many eggs left |
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| Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI) |
Treatment ICSI bypasses fertilization and has been a significant breakthrough in infertility treatment, allowing pregnancies in situations of severe male infertility |
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| Intrauterine Insemination (IUI) with Injectable Fertility Medication |
Treatment IUI performed with only injectable fertility medications is a more aggressive IUI used especially in very persistant infertility or in pituitary dysfunction |
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| Intrauterine Insemination (IUI) as an Infertility Treatment |
Treatment this information sheet describes intrauterine insemination in general terms |
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| Letrozole (Femara) |
Treatment letrozole is a newer ovulation induction agent which can be used as an alternative to clomiphene |
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| Intrauterine Insemination (IUI) with Letrozole (Femara) |
Treatment IUI with letrozole is a very effective form of treatment which is a very cost effective alternative to IUI with clomiphene |
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| Intrauterine Insemination (IUI) with Letrozole (Femara) plus Injectable Fertility Medication |
Treatment this form of IUI has become one of our favorite forms of more stimulated IUI and has an excellent pregnancy rate |
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| Clomiphene Citrate |
Treatment Clomiphene is the firstline treatment for decreased ovulation and many other formes of infertility |
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| Intrauterine Insemination (IUI) with Clomiphene Citrate and Letrozole |
Treatment clomiphene and letrozole seem to work together; maximizing the simulation while keeping the side effects of each to a minimum |
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| Intrauterine Insemination (IUI) with Clomiphene Citrate and Injectable Fertility Medication |
Treatment This has been used for some time as a stronger medication protocol; usually producing 3 to 5 follicles |
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| Clomiphene Citrate Combined with Letrozole |
Treatment Letrozole seems to increase the potency of clomiphene while keeping side effects to a minimum |
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| Intrauterine Insemination with Clomiphene Citrate |
Treatment The most common medication - IUI protocol |
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| Conversion of IUI to In Vitro Fertilization |
Treatment Under Construction |
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| Donor Eggs |
Treatment donor eggs is an IVF cycle with trading places and is an effective treatment for couples were the woman has run out of eggs |
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| Donor Insemination |
Treatment donor insemination can be used in situations were sperm are not otherwise available to produce a pregnancy |
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| Embryo Freezing and Transfer of Frozen Embryos |
Treatment if more embryos are produced than can be transferred in an IVF cycle, they can be frozen and transferred back later for additional chances at pregnancy |
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| In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) - OHIP Funded: Usual or Long Protocol |
Treatment described the usual step-by-step instructions for an IVF cycle funded by OHIP |
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| Assisted Hatching |
Treatment can improve implantation rate (therefore pregnancy rate) in some circumstances in IVF |
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| Intrauterine Insemination (IUI) in a Spontaneous Cycle |
Treatment this form of IUI is often used as the initial treatment od male infertility or for donor insemination |
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| Surrogacy |
Treatment surrogacy can be used for women who have eggs but cannot carry children : it is essentially an IVF cycle, trading places |
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| Intrauterine insemination in general | a very detailed look at this technology | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| S.O.F.T. Mission Statement | We really mean this !!! | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) |
Treatment Under Construction |
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| The 18 to 22 Week Detailed Ultrasound |
Diagnosis Under Construction |
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| Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy |
Treatment Under Construction |
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| Low Dose OCPs, Cycle Control, Compliance and Pregnancy Protection |
Treatment a new way of looking at cycle control |
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| Depo-Lupron for Endometriosis |
Treatment 80% of women taking this treatment say they have never felt so well! |
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| Endometriosis |
Diagnosis explains the diagnosis and treatment options |
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| Folic Acid Supplementation |
Treatment every woman thinking of pregnancy should be on folic acid |
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| Fertility Options for HIV Discordant Couples |
Treatment S.O.F.T. has provided sperm washing and intrauterine indemination for these couples since its opening |
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| Insulin Resistance and Its Treatment |
Treatment Under Construction |
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| How to Use Information Sheets | Read this first | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Laparoscopy |
Treatment outlines laparoscopy |
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| Menopause |
Diagnosis Under Construction |
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| The 11 to 13+6 weeks Scan (Nuchal Translucency) |
Diagnosis Under Construction |
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| Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) |
Diagnosis outlines the diagnosis and treatment of this condition |
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| Pregnancy Loss - Miscarriage |
Treatment outlines all aspects of this very painful occurance |
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| Elevated Prolactin |
Diagnosis outlines the diagnosis, causes and treatment |
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| Recurrent Pregnancy Loss |
Diagnosis outlines the investigation and treatment which occurs after a second or third pregnancy loss |
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| Sexual Dysfunction |
Diagnosis Under Construction |
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| Testosterone Replacement for Women |
Treatment the often forgotten hormone which is very important to the quality of life |
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| Vaginismus |
Diagnosis Under Construction |
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Please Note: These sheets are intended for patients, potential patients and those seeking information on infertility for non-business reasons. No reproduction of the contents of this site is permitted without the written permission of Dr. James Martin. |
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No reproduction of the contents of this site is permitted without the written permission of Dr. James Martin. |
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