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For immediate release                               Contact:  J.J. Warlick
Dec. 7, 1994                                        (919) 419-3277
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DUKE TO PRESENT FREE LECTURE ON INFERTILITY DEC. 13


      DURHAM, N.C. -- As more women put off childbearing until
later in life, many are encountering an unexpected problem --
infertility. 
      A Duke University Medical Center professor will discuss the
causes of infertility and the options available for infertile
couples during this month's Health Night Out lecture, "Overcoming
Infertility," on Tuesday, Dec. 13. Health Night Out features Duke
experts sharing the latest health information on the second
Tuesday of every month at 7:30 p.m. at the Duke Center for
Living.
      "There are many options available to infertile couples
ranging from simple medical and surgical therapies to in vitro
fertilization, donor eggs and sperm, gamete micromanipulation and
even adoption," said Dr. David Walmer, assistant professor of
endocrinology and infertility. 
      "Unfortunately, there is not always a consensus about the
most appropriate use of resources in the diagnosis and therapy of
infertile couples," Walmer said. "This seminar will focus on
making sense out of these confusing issues and will help couples
to get the most out of their efforts and resources."
      The lecture will be held in the Stedman Nutrition Center
Building at the Duke Center for Living, off Morreene Road in
Durham behind the Duke Credit Union. Free parking is available.
Seating is limited, so participants must pre-register by calling
(919) 416-DUKE (416-3853). Directions to the Duke Center for
Living are available upon request.