Are pregnancies in patients with infertility history different than pregnancies conceived naturally?

Alexander Kofinas M.D.

There are many reasons why a couple is infertile. Although we tend to categorize infertility according to various causes (male factor, tubal factor, uterine anomalies, ovulatory dysfunction etc.), the truth is that most couples cannot be classified into any unique category. Instead, most couples suffer from multiple factors that are responsible for their fertility problems. Over the years, we have ...

Is terbutaline worth using to stop preterm labor?

Alexander Kofinas M.D.

Terbutaline is one of the worst medications ever used in patients with preterm labor. All the studies over the last 20 years have failed to prove any significant effects in stopping labor or prolonging pregnancy. In contrast, many studies have clearly demonstrated that terbutaline is dangerous for the mother and the unborn and continuous use of it in oral and ...