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Help for Endometriosis More than 5.5 million women have endometriosis, a painful, chronic condition where endometrial cells that line the uterus grow in other areas outside of the uterus. Each month your body sheds this lining during menstruation. However, some endometrial cells attach themselves to tissue outside the uterus, such as the ovaries or fallopian tubes. While this tissue is usually not cancerous, it can cause pain, irregular bleeding and possible infertility. e Endometriosis Center at Celebration Health oﬀers comprehensive care in one location. If you have endometriosis, join a support group oﬀered on the second Tuesday of each month. To learn more, call (407) 303-BEST (2378). Growing Families Taking a comprehensive approach to female infertility. EVENT JULY Hearing the heartbeat of your unborn child for the ﬁrst time is one of life’s most jubilant moments. And, if you’ve struggled to conceive, it’s a dream come true. “Seeing the joy at that moment makes treatment and monitoring worth it,” says Sejal Dharia Patel, MD, reproductive endocrinologist Sejal Dharia Patel, at the Center for Reproductive MD, Reproductive Medicine (CRM). “It’s the best part Endocrinology of my job.” Many couples su er from infertility. In the United States alone, 2.1 million married women are infertile. Causes can include but are not limited to ovulation disorders, endometriosis, tubal disease, uterine anomalies and aging. Depending on the condition preventing pregnancy, a variety of treatments can be performed. These can include the following: GET YOUR FERTILITY QUESTIONS ANSWERED Join Dr. Patel at 11:30 am, July 14, at a FREE lecture at Celebration Community Center, as she addresses female infertility, available treatment options (including IVF) as well as the physical, emotional and ﬁnancial issues surrounding infertility. Light lunch provided. Reserve your seat by calling (407) 303-BEST (2378). • Medications can be used to stimulate egg production in women and sperm production in men. It is usually the ﬁrst approach. • In vitro fertilization (IVF) brings eggs and sperm together in a lab dish to fertilize an egg, which is transferred to a woman’s uterus. About 1 percent of babies born in the US are conceived through IVF. • Minimally invasive and robotic surgery can be used to treat problems preventing pregnancy such as ﬁbroids, endometriosis, cysts or structural abnormalities of the uterus. It results in smaller incisions and faster recovery. • Egg or sperm donation may be an option for couples with medical conditions that may compromise fertility, such as cancer. For couples facing a diagnosis of cancer, the Fertility Preservation Center at CRM o ers egg and sperm banking prior to chemotherapy and radiation. ere are many options that can help you become pregnant. WHEN TO SEEK HELP “One of the most frequently asked questions is when a couple should see a fertility specialist,” says Dr. Patel. The American Society for Reproductive Medicine recommends making an appointment with a fertility specialist if you are under the age of 35 and you and your spouse have tried to conceive unsuccessfully for a year, or if you are over 35 and have tried for more than six months. “There is always hope,” adds Dr. Patel. “The most important thing you can do is educate yourself about your treatment options.” HEALTHY 00tips Take mental breaks during the day. It can be as simple as walking around the building, power napping, or reading a few pages of your favorite book. You’ll “return” to work more refreshed. TAKE A MENTAL VACATION 4 For questions or to RSVP to events, call (407) 303-BEST (2378).

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Florida Hospital Best in Care: Women and Children - Summer 2011
Understand the clues your monthly cycle provides
When to seek the help of a fertility specialist
Expert tips for bed-wetting problems
An Amazing Journey
Events Calendar

Florida Hospital Best in Care: Women and Children - Summer 2011