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More often than not, people picture a woman when they hear “single parent.” However, single dads are becoming increasingly common. Many men, like their female counterparts, spend their twenties and early thirties focused on education and career. As the years pass, and the search for the right partner marches on, they find themselves exploring the… Read more »

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Endometriosis is a medical condition affecting 1 in 10 women that occurs when the lining of the uterus, called the endometrium, grows in other areas of the body. That tissue, much like a period, is connected to a woman’s hormonal cycle, but unlike menstruation, it remains in the body and bleeds, causing cysts, adhesions, heavy… Read more »

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The bad news?  Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States.  The good news?  It is also one of the most preventable.  By making heart healthy choices with diet and exercise, being aware of your family’s health history and potential risk factors for heart disease, having… Read more »

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What does heart disease have to do with infertility? At first glance, it may seem like an odd combination, but infertility and heart disease are more closely linked than you may think. UNC Fertility’s Dr. Steven Young has compiled five facts that shed some light on this interesting connection: Heart Disease and Infertility Fact #1… Read more »

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During the holiday season, we are often surrounded by family and friends with parties and festivities galore!  It’s a great opportunity to catch up on life with those we may not see all the time and hear about everyone’s latest and greatest.  But what happens when it’s your turn to share and you and your… Read more »

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Thanks to President Reagan in 1988, October is pregnancy and infant loss awareness month. Many feel alone after suffering a loss but unfortunately, as many as 1 in 3 pregnancies ends in loss. UNC Fertility wants to bring awareness to all types of infant losses, whether it was a miscarriage, stillbirth, SIDS, or death of… Read more »

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