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Past, present, future. Infertility was, is and will still being a challenge in the world, actually it is increasing dramatically and will become a bigger challenge than what it is today. We Doctors strive to learn more and more everyday about the peculiar behaviors of Mother Nature, however we still far from the truth. My deceased grandmother used to say: “the problems of today will become the plagues of the future”. Today I understand what she meant. We are trying to solve problems today that will be very harder to solve in the future. Let’s analyze the way we humans behave. We do have natural resources which we are consuming without the appreciation and gratefulness deserved. We do have amazing, perfect and healthy bodies, which we damage and destroy, with our daily habits. We are part of a perfect designed universe that wants us to learn and grow; instead we are stuck in our stubbornness and believe that we do not need anything else. We think very highly of ourselves when we disc...

How can we describe energy? Energy is a property that cannot be created or destroyed. It is also a mechanical work or heat in thermodynamic language. However, it is really difficult to describe what is energy in biological systems. British physicist Lord Kelvin once said: “There is nothing new to be discovered in physics now. All that remains is more and more precise measurement.” Thermodynamics is mainly a matter of discovering and then using the principles, or laws, that govern energy transformations and working out the relationship between those principles (1). The First Law of Thermodynamics related heat, work and internal energy. It tells us that energy can neither be created nor destroyed, despite being able to change form; the total energy of a reaction, and indeed of the universe, is constant. The First Law tells us with breathtaking generality that a boundary on the possible is a basic characteristic of our universe (2).     The Second Law of Thermodynamics mak...

A Textbook of in Vitro Fertilization and Assisted Reproduction: the Bourn Hall Guide to Clinical and Laboratory Practice | Review by Lucy Coleman. I trained mostly in United Kingdom and, as many specialists in the reproductive field know, it is one of the most regulated countries with respect to human reproduction. This book covers most of the protocols used in the United Kingdom, and I believe many specialists should read through and take most of the content. It is a book that includes several different protocols and laboratory settings. Having worked and several countries I know it is sometimes difficult to get used to different laboratories. After reading the book I took my own ideas of my own protocols of work, according to the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority and it has been the same way since. It has a new version and I believe it might be as good as this edition. Amazon Review: This is an enlarged, updated, color-illustrated new edition of the definitive cli...

“When I see into the stars, it gets easier for me to understand most of the answers still out there, in the universe around us”. I wake up everyday early in the morning, drink a large glass of water, watch some news, run for 10 minutes, get my breakfast, and head on to the clinic. I get there, get changed with clean clothes and it takes me around 5 minutes to get ready; I need to be as clean as possible. I do not wear a watch so do not need to be concerned about the time. Once I am ready, with my hair and shoes covered, and clean hands and face, I start my favorite part of the day: to go inside my embryology laboratory. To be part of that, the place where amazing things happen, it makes me feel grateful for the opportunity of being there. It was hard work though. Several years on the medical school, several years specializing in human reproduction, long working hours at fertility clinics in several places around the world, many hours of studying and reading new advances and resea...

The Skinny Rules: The Simple, Nonnegotiable Principles for Getting to Thin | Review by Lucy Coleman. Comment: Bob Harper has been my trainer guru. A friend recommended me his book a few years ago, and my life changed. I feel I live with his rules in my head all the time. I learned to respect my body, and to think before eating anything about how much good or bad it will do for me. The great fact about this book is that covers every one of the rules with detailed explanations, this way it makes it easier to follow because we do know now what really happens when we do or eat anything. I read it all and sometimes read it again to refresh a few topics. I have recommended this book to most of my friends and they have it now. Amazon Review: With so much conflicting weight-loss advice out there to confuse your efforts, it’s no wonder you haven’t been successful losing weight and keeping it off. But with Bob Harper, superstar trainer and co-host of NBC’s hit show The Biggest Loser as ...

Principles of Oocyte and Embryo Donation | Review by Lucy Coleman. Interesting book for professional practicing in human reproduction Amazon Review: This is the definitive reference on the medical, surgical, legal, and ethical aspects of establishing and maintaining an office-based egg donation program. The editor has assembled an international list of authors with known expertise in this rapidly expanding field. The clinical procedures are clearly depicted in the book`s many line drawings and photographs. Category: Books Originally posted 2015-10-12 23:07:28. .. Continue reading The post Principles of Oocyte and Embryo Donation appeared first on Fertility Online

Autobiography of a Yogi | Review by Lucy Coleman. Amazon Review: This quality paperback edition of Autobiography of a Yogi from Self-Realization Fellowship includes a bonus audio CD with clips from SRF’s rare archival recordings of Paramahansa Yogananda. Autobiography of a Yogi is at once a beautifully written account of an exceptional life and a profound introduction to the ancient science of Yoga and its time-honored tradition of meditation. Profoundly inspiring, it is at the same time vastly entertaining, warmly humorous and filled with extraordinary personages. Self-Realization Fellowship’s editions, and none others, include extensive material added by the author after the first edition was published, including a final chapter on the closing years of his life. Selected as “One of the 100 Best Spiritual Books of the Twentieth Century”, Autobiography of a Yogi has been translated into more than 30 languages, and is regarded worldwide as a classic of religious literature. S...

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The Heart of Yoga: Developing a Personal Practice | Review by Lucy Coleman. Amazon Review: The first yoga text to outline a step-by-step sequence for developing a complete practice according to viniyoga–yoga adapted to the needs of the individual. • A contemporary classic by a world-renowned teacher. • This new edition adds thirty-two poems by Krishnamacharya that capture the essence of his teachings. Sri Tirumalai Krishnamacharya, who lived to be over 100 years old, was one of the greatest yogis of the modern era. Elements of Krishnamacharya’s teaching have become well known around the world through the work of B. K. S. Iyengar, Pattabhi Jois, and Indra Devi, who all studied with Krishnamacharya. Krishnamacharya’s son T. K... Continue reading The post The Heart of Yoga: Developing a Personal Practice appeared first on Fertility Online

Yoga: The Spirit and Practice of Moving into Stillness | Review by Lucy Coleman. Amazon Review: World-renowned yoga master Erich Schiffmann now offers an easy-to-follow, exciting new technique—the first to combine hatha yoga and meditation—to all who are seeking healthful beauty and inner peace. .. Continue reading The post Yoga: The Spirit and Practice of Moving into Stillness appeared first on Fertility Online

The Anatomy of Stretching, Second Edition: Your Illustrated Guide to Flexibility and Injury Rehabilitation | Review by Lucy Coleman. Amazon Review: The multiple stresses of contemporary life—whether from excessive sports play, overwork, or overuse of technology—are increasingly taking a toll on the body. Symptoms range from muscle soreness and pain to pinched nerves to potentially more permanent disabilities, including serious body injuries. One safe, quickly productive way to address the problem is through a simple therapy that can be done anywhere, anytime, and without special equipment: stretching. This new edition of Brad Walker\’s best-selling book on the subject presents 135 unique stretching exercises designed to help repair the body and make it more flexible, fit, and relaxed. The book begins with clear, detailed descriptions of important principles of anatomy and physiology, the benefits of stretching, different forms of stretching, rules to remember, and how to stret...

Yoga Anatomy-2nd Edition | Review by Lucy Coleman. Amazon Review: The best-selling anatomy guide for yoga is now updated, expanded, and better than ever! With more asanas, vinyasas, full-color anatomical illustrations, and in-depth information, the second edition of Yoga Anatomy provides you with a deeper understanding of the structures and principles underlying each movement and of yoga itself. From breathing to inversions to standing poses, see how specific muscles respond to the movements of the joints; how alterations of a pose can enhance or reduce effectiveness; and how the spine, breathing, and body position are all fundamentally linked. Whether you are just beginning your journey or have been practicing yoga for years, Yoga Anatomy will be an invaluable resource—one that allows you to see each movement in an entirely new light. With Yoga Anatomy, Second Edition, authors Leslie Kaminoff and Amy Matthews, both internationally recognized experts and teachers .. Co...

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Clinical Reproductive Medicine and Surgery | Review by Lucy Coleman. This is an oldest edition but it is one of my favourite ones. This book was my guide through all my learning about the scientific and medical field in human reproduction. I believe every future specialist should have it. This book it is not easy to find. It took me a while before getting it through amazon, and it has been a useful tool specially regarding surgery key points for specialists in reproductive medicine. Highly recommended. Amazon review: Clinical Reproductive Medicine and Surgery is the new, definitive resource in reproductive medicine. This unique text offers detailed discussion on both the medical and surgical management of reproductive disorders, as well as coverage of associated imaging modalities. Included are chapters on Reproductive Genetics, Management of Endometriosis (including interventional radiology), Ultrasonography and Sonohysterography, Preservation of Fertility, and Recurrent Preg...

A challenge you think? Well no. It is not a challenge. It is actually easier than what you’ve been thinking. It is a matter of attitude towards life. I usually encounter patients and friends who complaint too much about their lives. Because they do not like their jobs, because they do not like the partner they are with, because the political situation in the country is crazy, because everything is too expensive, because they wish to do something and it seems unimaginable for them to do it, and keeps going on and on. It is their day-to-day way of living. And I usually ask them: and how are you expecting to change that? – Their answer: “we can’t”. You won’t be able to change anything if you are not doing anything to change it! Look around you right now, what do you see?.. Continue reading The post How to be truly happy with your life? appeared first on Fertility Online

  Yoga is one of the six fundamental systems of Indian thought, collectively known as Darsana. It can mean sight, view, interpreted as a view inside ourselves. Another meaning of Yoga is “to attain what was previously unattainable”, something that we are unable to do today. Yoga is the change we accept in our lives to learn to know ourselves in a deeper way. It will bring back the focus into our lives to establish a connection between the here and now, and with our body and mind. That way we can be “one with the Divine”. Our communication with the Universe that allows us to understand there is a power higher than ourselves, and to establish harmony and acceptance. Every person decides their path and will change their lives in the direction they wish, although some changes need to be make in order to gain that capability and to keep it. Any religious belief is accepted, as Yoga does not need people to believe in any particular God. Also there is no discrimination against sexual or...

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When it comes to fertility treatments it is really hard to make choices or to know when it is time to step back and reconsider what we are doing. Most patients are so focused in having a successful treatment that they spend most of their time planning how to make it possible. I understand this and can relate to the story myself. Patients become too obsessed with positive results, and when they do not get them, there is too much disappointment because their expectations were set too high. Also considering the amount of money that cost having these type of treatments. I do my best to explain the implications of fertility treatments, the advantages and disadvantages than come with it, the emotional burden that causes, and the cost of trying too many times. Even when sometimes feel I have been too strong or harsh explaining the case and probabilities of success, I do so because it is better to know the true than live in a dream. And that is exactly what I like my patients to know, the ...

Genetics in Fertility by Lucy Coleman Genetics are a contributing factor in up to 10 percent of couples who experience infertility or recurrent pregnancy loss. Genetic testing is a type of medical test that identifies changes in chromosomes, genes, or proteins. The results of a genetic test can confirm or rule out a suspected genetic condition or help determine a person’s chance of developing or passing on a genetic disorder (taken from www.23andme.com). Specialists in Reproductive Medicine performing in vitro fertilisation not always have the expected results. When genetics comes to the picture it changes everything. Diseases and chromosomic alterations can be evident and related to the recurrent failures with in vitro fertilisation. Today the DNA analysis has been offered as a very useful tool to diagnose diseases we could not detect easily on patients. In occasion they were detected late in the pregnancy or analysing samples of a miscarriage. DBA testing is a useful tool for m...

It is not easy. Undergo a fertility treatment it means a lot for most couples. Some of them feel scared about the treatment. They think it is anti-natural or counterproductive for their health. Some fear they might not get the expected results. Some simply do not have the money required. It is a tough decision. It is one of those situations when you do not until you live it. What to do? If you and your partner are completely convinced parenthood it is something very important and will make your relationship stronger, and if you have been trying to conceive for 6 months (if you are under 35) or one year (if you are over 35 years) without contraception, then you will need advice and guidance of a fertility specialist. Make some inquiries and go with the one you feel better with, listen all the explanations and choices they will give you. It is crucial to feel comfortable and supported by your medical team. They will guide you through the process and explain the pros and cons of havin...

It is a big pressure to see that your friends and family are having babies, starting their families without problems, and you are still fighting to conceive. It can be caused for many factors, maybe you or your partner are the ones with the problem. However, it does not matter who is the one to blame, the problem here is social pressure. Social pressure can be difficult to overcome depending on your beliefs and values. For some, not having children at the age of 20 is a huge problem, for others at the age of 30 or 40. It can be a real challenge to face the reality of having that “situation”. The pressure might come from many places, from family, friends, media, etc. How many of you sit in front of your computer watching Facebook, Twitter, Instagram… and see the old friends with a lovely picture of their children, and writing proudly: “they are the love of my life”, “you do not know what love is until you have your own children”, “I am the happier mom on earth”, and goes on. I tell ...

  I am amazed of how ironic life can be. Anything happens without a cause or reason, there is no luck. Every person that crosses your life has a meaning. Either you play a role for them or they will play a role for you. No matter of small or fleeting your interactions, there are no chance encounters in this world. Each person in your life was sent your way to teach you a lesson.   Every day I meet new people they teach me new lessons. I feel profoundly grateful for the life I have lived and for each person who has crossed my life, either to play a positive or negative role on it. I appreciate the good things and also the bad ones because they have taught me lessons I can pass on to others.   Life can be an irony itself. Because it is filled with situations that sometimes would not be possible even if we try to plan them. They just happen when they need to happen. Why? Simply because we need to live our experiences and learn from them. Because we are souls in search ...

  It sounds simple, is not.   Find true love is something most human seek to get at least once in their lifetime. Some are even obsessed about it. Some loose it, some have it and take care of it for the rest of their lives. Some have not found it yet.   Most importantly is to define what Love is. Is a feeling, a desire, and an inspiration. Love can come in many forms and with different faces. There are different types of Love. Love for the parents, for bothers and sisters, for other family members, for your own children, for what you do or what you wish to do, for your pet. Love can come in many forms. The most important kind of Love we must have is Love for ourselves. There is where everything starts to be exciting. Once you acknowledge that is the first Love you should posses things can be seeing clearly and easier.   The path of finding this type of Love can be long, can even take years to find it. Most people live a life immersed into their own pseudo-rea...

Fertility Reiki is a great way of getting your body in balance in order to increase the chances of fertility success and the pregnancy odds.       “People come to you with many different problems, difficulties, and illnesses, sometimes as a last resort, and you watch them leave relaxed, often radiant with joy and new hope…seeing them improve over time, watching them grow, gain confidence and become more trusting of life…seeing some make major changes and life adjustments…occasionally witnessing miracles…feeling the wonders of the Creator pass through you and into another…sensing the presence of spiritual beings, feeling their touch and knowing they work with you…being raise into even greater levels of joy and peace by simply place your hands on another…watching your life grow and develop as your continual immersion in Reiki transforms your attitudes, values and beliefs…sensing that because of your commitment to help others, beings of life are focusing their love and ...

One day I read someone’s article stating that in this lifetime she could not be happy with any men she had a relationship with, and that she knew perhaps he did not come to this lifetime this time to meet her. By the time I read the article I did not know the things I now know. I was not aware of the fact that we, as souls, can recognize each other with our energy. I know as a fact we all have souls that mean a world to us: an infinite love. It is not the love we feel for the rest of the souls, whom we also love very much. This is a much deeper love, so deep that it is difficult to explain with words. Once we realize in any lifetime, that we are all connected, and our energies are capable of great things, we can see more clearly. I have seen many people depressed and sad because they are on disturbed, unhappy, and disrespectful relationships, and they cannot understand why they are submerged into such unhealthy situations. For us who are on the other side of the line, it is counte...