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

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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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Here is a collection of fertility apps available for your Iphone or Ipad that we have gathered for our Clear Passage blog readers.

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The 'Boost Fertility' application will tell you how to boost your fertility naturally though lifestyle and diet changes and taking supplements and herbs. A study conducted by the University of Surrey showed that couples with a previous history of infertility who made changes in their lifestyle, diet and took nutritional supplements had an 80 percent success rate. The success rate for assisted conception is around 20 percent, therefore it's definitely worth considering the natural approach.

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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.

• Mommy, Why is There Fungicide in My OJ? via Fooducate

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

•  Sex and Infertility via Oh Baby Magazine

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

• Acupuncture May Have Late Effects in Migraine Prophylaxis via Epilepsy U

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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• Why you can’t sleep when you’re in pain via CNN Health: The Chart 

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

• Lights…Camera…Migraine! 10 Curious Facts about Light Sensitivity via Migravent

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