Bio
- Erika Tabke, MSN
- @IVFConnections
Specialties:
- Nursing
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Affiliation:
- Sigma Theta Tau International, AWHONN & ONS
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Credentials
- Education
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MSN, Holistic Adult Health Nursing, University of Texas, Austin, TX, 2006MA, Sociology, University of Maryland, College Park, MD, 1996BA, Sociology, George Mason University, Fairfax, VA, 1994
- Professional Membership or Societies
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American Society for Reproductive MedicineAmerican Nurses AssociationTexas Nurses AssociationAmerican Medical Writers Association
- Honors or Awards
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HONcode Certification for IVFConnections.com, 2011UT School of Nursing Tuition Scholarship, 2004, 2005University of Maryland Department of Sociology, Tuition, Fees & Stipend Awards, 1994, 1995, 1997Award of Appreciation - Program Evaluation of Pre-Release Center (Master's thesis), Montgomery County Government, 1996
Activity
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How does age affect fertility?
A woman's fertility declines by age. The older a woman is, the less likely she is to get pregnant each month. A woman is her most fertile before she is 25 years old. By age 25, fertility begins...
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How common is infertility?
Infertility is more common than you might think. Many people keep it to themselves because it is a personal topic; in some cultures, religions and/or families, being infertile is not something that...
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What percentage of infertility is attributable to the male?
Infertility is equally attributable to both the male and female partners. According to the American Society for Reproductive Medicine, about 40% of infertility cases are due to male factors, about ...
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Is infertility a serious problem?
Infertility takes an exorbitant toll from the 14 percent of men and women (one in seven couples) who have problems with fertility. Couples diagnosed with infertility often struggle with multiple la...
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How does laparoscopy help in infertility treatment?
A laparoscopy serves two purposes during infertility treatment:to help diagnose the cause of infertility in an individual, and to perform any number of surgeries that can greatly increase...
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What causes infertility in men?
The three most common causes of male infertility are:the body's inability to make healthy sperm,the body's inability to make a sufficient number of sperm, andthe inability of the man's body to tran...
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What is a direct-entry midwife?
A direct-entry midwife is a person who is trained to assist with various aspects of childbirth, including prenatal care, preparation for childbirth, and labor and delivery outside of a hospital set...
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Is painful cramping during menstruation a sign of infertility?
Painful cramping during menstruation may be a sign of potential infertility issues. One of the most common causes of painful menstrual cramping is a condition known as endometriosis. With endometri...
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How is male infertility diagnosed?
Male infertility, the inability to impregnate a female partner within six to twelve months, is a common reason that couples seek medical help to conceive. About 20% of infertility in the U.S. can b...
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Can women with pelvic inflammatory disease become pregnant?
Yes, most women with pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) can become pregnant, but some cannot do so without some intervention by a fertility specialist. PID happens when a woman contracts one or more...
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Does acupuncture work for infertility?
Studies of the effectiveness of acupuncture as a complementary therapy to infertility treatment have shown mixed results. But that doesn't mean acupuncture doesn't work -- it turns out that it is m...
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