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How Old is Too Old To Get Pregnant?

February 14, 2012 Clear Passage Physical Therapy 5 comments
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Dr. Oz sat down with a panel of experts to weigh in on how old is too old to have a baby.

In today’s society, woman want it all: The perfect mate, a successful career, and a family. But can a woman really have it all realistically? On a recent show, Dr. Oz explored the controversial topic of the increasing trend of women waiting longer and longer to conceive. What are the health risks, the financial costs, and society’s view of women waiting to have children at a later age?

Health Risks:

  • At age 42, 50% of women with miscarry in utero.
  • Chromosomal Abnormalities (Down Syndrome, etc.)
    • At Age 20- There is a risk of 1 in 1,400
    • At Age 40- There is a risk of 1 in 30
    • At Age 45- There is a risk of 1 in 12
Financial Costs:
Women who are waiting longer and longer to have a baby are forced to turn to science through a number of expensive alternatives and most weigh the cost of fertility treatment. Jennifer Lahl, president of the Center for Bioethics & Cultural Network, says, our fertile days are limited…If a women if over 40, she is going to need to use the eggs of an older women.

 

Society’s Thoughts:
After a discussion of the health risks, the audience and experts weighed in on how society judges women who give birth after 40.
  • Women will have to face judgement from onlookers
  • Women will have to make sacrifices whether it be their career, financial freedom, or emotional independence
  • Regret later in life for not having children
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Dr. Oz polled a group of women, posing the questions, "How old is too old to have a baby?"

For women who want to wait, Dr. Oz, his panel, and the audience discussed several issues:

  • It is better to wait to find the right partner–Do not rush the decision because of your biological clock.
  • As an older woman, you will be more mature and better able to provide for your children.
  • With age comes financial stability and therefore you will be better able to support and provide for your children.
What do you guys think? How old is too old to have a baby?

 

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Struggles with Endometriosis

February 10, 2012 Clear Passage Physical Therapy No comments

Endometriosis affects an estimated 176 million woman around the globe, many of whom remain undiagnosed with this painful condition. Major steps have been taken in recent years to bring awareness to women suffering from Endometriosis, with one cause in the for front: Padma Laksmi and Tamer Seckin, M.D., a New York City-based ob-gyn, creation of the Endometriosis Foundation of America.

Awareness can often be gained with celebrities who are willing to speak out about an issue and shed light on what debilitating pain millions of women suffer through an a daily basis.

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After a diagnosis in 2006, Padma Lakshmi has crusaded a cause to bring awareness to Endometriosis with the creation of the Endometriosis Foundation of America (EFA). Since then, Padma has made major strides in getting the word out about this painful condition.

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In 2008, “Dancing With the Stars” Julianne Hough announced she had been diagnosed with endometriosis and even underwent surgery to remove an ovarian cyst (which was affected by the disease) as her case was more advanced.

“The View’s” Whoopi Goldberg spoke about her experiences at Lakshmi’s 2009 Endometriosis Blossom Ball fundraiser. Watch a video about Whoopi speaking out about her Endometriosis struggles.

Actress Tia Mowry has publicly shared that she struggles with endometriosis for some time now. Read a blog post published about her struggles with endometriosis.

Do you have endometriosis? Find out by reading a free download which discusses the disease in more detail. 

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10 Questions Answered: Endometriosis

February 2, 2012 Clear Passage Physical Therapy No comments

Hello readers! We have compiled a list of 10 common questions about endometriosis that we frequently receive from our Clear Passage patients and wanted to share them with you.

What is Endometriosis?

Endometriosis describes a condition in which the tissue that usually lines the uterus is found in other places in the female body. Physicians are not sure how endometrial tissue arrives or travels to other parts of the body.

What are adhesions?

These are tiny but powerful collagen fibers that form naturally as the first step in healing. In fact, they can form anywhere in the body that healing occurs.

What are the different stages of Endometriosis?

Stage One – few endometrial implants, most often in the cul-desac the space between the uterus and the rectum).

Stage Two – mild to moderate levels of endometrial implants (usually with a few small areas of scar tissue or adhesions).

Stage Three – moderate levels of superficial and deep endometrial implants in several reproductive areas (often with several areas of scar tissue or adhesions).

Stage Four – widespread superficial and deep endometriosis implants often throughout the pelvic area (usually with large adhesions).

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10 Common Questions Answered: Endometriosis

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5 Articles You Should Read

January 21, 2012 Clear Passage Physical Therapy No comments
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We here at Clear Passage have taken all the work out of searching the web for interesting articles relating to your health. Read below to find out the latest reads we have discovered for you.

High dosages of carbendazim have caused infertility and damage to testicles in lab animals.

Crissie shares her story about how her infertility struggle has taken on the quality of her sex life.

New research has found no significant difference between 3 styles of traditional Chinese acupuncture and sham treatment in the number of days patients had a migraine during the study period, the primary endpoint.

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Explains how sleep and pain are both controlled by the central nervous system and the importance of a sleep evaluation.

Breaks down and explains thoroughly the connection between light sensitivity and migraines.

 

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Dr. Oz Explains 3 M’s for Pain Relief

January 20, 2012 Clear Passage Physical Therapy 3 comments

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Dr. Oz cleverly created a list of important 3 M’s to follow in order to relieve your chronic pain. Chronic pain may be caused by mechanical or medical conditions. While medical conditions (e.g., disease, hormonal problems) may offer straightforward diagnoses, mechanical conditions (such as adhesions) can be difficult to diagnose and treat, causing frustration for patients and their physicians.

Dr. Oz’s Round Up

Medications

These are not harmful themselves, however overuse is when they become a hazard. The only thing that distinguishes a drug from poison is the dose.

  • Vitamin D- Skip taking your vitamin and soak up some natural rays.
  • Acetyl L-Carnitine- Can be found over-the-counter.Helps with nerve pain.

Movement

  • Wear a speedometer and track your steps. Aim for 10,000 steps a day. Start low at first and gradually increase.
  • Do the pelvic tilt. 5-10 times for 5 seconds each.

Meals

  • Avoid processed foods including sugar, refined flours, soda and alcohol. These are pro inflammatory (increase inflammation).
  • Aim to eat anti-inflammatory foods such as fish (salmon, halibut, etc.) beans and even add Turmeric.

Can you think of anything Dr. Oz and his team left off of the list? Share your suggestions below!

Watch Dr. Oz’s Pain Relief Tips —>>>


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