Egg Donation Pregnancy Risk the Same for All Age Groups
There are significant pregnancy risks for women over the age of 50 who
use assisted technologies to achieve pregnancy, though the risks are no greater for women over 50 than women under 50.
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Some Women At Higher Risk of Pain After C-Section
Researchers presented a study at the Anesthesiology 2011 conference
could help doctors predict increased risk of pain in patients having
repeat C-sections.
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Cardiovascular Disease Linked to Pregnancy Complications?
If you develop pregnancy-related hypertension or diabetes, you could be
at increased risk for cardiovascular disease later in life, according to
a new study published by Circulation, a Journal of the American Heart
Association publication.
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Spermicide Used Alone for Contraception
Researchers from the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill recently
completed a study review of trials reporting pregnancy rates among women
using spermicide as standalone contraception.
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Molar Pregnancy Minus the Chemotherapy
Molar pregnancy, hydatidiform mole or H mole refers to an abnormal
uterine growth where the product of the union of the egg and sperm does
not become a fetus but instead, grape like sacs are formed.
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PCOS Increases Risk of Complications During Pregnancy
PCOS, or polycystic ovarian syndrome, affects up to 15-percent of the
female population. Women with the condition tend to have irregular
periods, fertility problems, weight gain and excessive facial hair
growth.
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Sweetened Drinks and Preterm Birth: Connected?
According to a study out of Norway, women who choose sugary drinks during pregnancy may be setting themselves up for increased risk of premature delivery. The study included at least 60,000 women.
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Maternal Vitamin D Intake Linked to Offspring Muscle Health
High vitamin D intake during pregnancy may increase the child's muscle strength, according to a new study.
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Fertility May be Linked to Circadian Rhythm
According to a new research study, circadian rhythm may have a lot to do with menstrual and fertility cycles.
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Sleep Habits May be Connected to Early Birth
Researchers have found a potential link between sleep habits during pregnancy and increased risk of preterm delivery.
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Lung Cancer Drug Could Help Women with Ectopic Pregnancies
A study performed by researchers based at the University of Edinburgh
and the University in Melbourne has found a common lung cancer drug can
help women with ectopic pregnancies.
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Fertility Treatment May Affect Fetus Size
A new study links fetal birth weight to type of conception. According to
the study, infants conceived using fertility treatments are
significantly smaller than infants born after natural conception.
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Study: Seminal Fluid May Influence Baby’s Health
A new study indicates the health of a man's seminal fluid is an indicator for ease of conception as well as life-long health of offspring.
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Sperm Are Not Graceful, Researchers Reveal
The latest information that researchers have discovered is that sperm are not the graceful creators some may have thought they were.
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DES Still Impacting Women of the World
DES or diethylstilbestrol was given to women for more than three
decades. The synthetic estrogen was prescribed to pregnant women as a
means of preventing miscarriage, but the drug caused vaginal tumors, so
the Food and Drug Administration pulled it from the market in 1971.
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Study Uncovers Genetic Cause of Premature Ovarian Failure
An in-depth study of the genomes of the members of a family who all share a common ancestor has revealed a genetic cause for premature ovarian failure (POF).
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Maternal and Fetal Risk Factors for Stillbirth
A study out of West Midlands Perinatal Institute on stillbirth risk
factors was recently published in the journal BMJ. The cohort study
investigated 389 stillbirths as part of a total pool of more than 92.000
live births between 2009 and 2011.
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Oxidative Stress is Increased in Women with Epilepsy
Researchers from the Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology in India have recently published a study in the journal Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology connecting epilepsy to oxidative stress that could impair fetal development.
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Fatty Acids Vital to Fetal Development
Biologists have long debated why different tissues grow in the right locations in a developing embryo. A new study reveals the important role polyunsaturated fatty acids play in this process.
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Fish Oil: Impact on Preeclampsia or Gestational Diabetes?
Researchers and doctors have been looking into the possible protective
nature of DHA and other omega 3 fatty acids when taken late in
pregnancy.
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Growth and Development Delays Continues After Early Birth
Premature birth is associated with increased risk of developmental
delays and death. Researchers in Malawi have concluded that these delays
affect premature infants well into the second year of life.
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Preeclampsia: A Battle Not a Condition
Researchers and doctors are constantly on the lookout for a definitive cause of preeclampsia. The condition is life-threatening and the only known cure is childbirth.
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Pollutants May be to Blame for Obesity
Researchers from Columbia University have linked an environmental
pollutant to obesity when the mother is exposed to the pollutant during
pregnancy. The environmental pollutant to blame for the increased risk
of obesity is polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons.
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WHO Claims Infertility Rates Remain Same for Two Decades
Despite a worldwide increase in obesity and type 2 diabetes,
metabolic conditions that affect fertility, infertility rates appear to
be holding steady after 20 years, according to the World Health
Organization (WHO).
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Better Sperm Due to Better Dieting Practices
When exploring the realms of male fertility, diet plays a crucial role
in sperm mobility. A study highlighted at the 67th Annual Meeting of the
American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) focused on two
specific types of diets as they relate to better sperm.
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World Health Organization Promotes Ineffective Drug for Postpartum Hemorrhage
Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) is a serious complication of pregnancy that impacts birth outcomes across all economies.
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Marijuana Can Deform Sperm, Contribute to Infertility
Samples from men who were 18 to 30 years old who had used marijuana in the three months before producing sperm samples were more likely to be of poor quality.
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Study Shows Uneven IVF Results Across Ethnicities
Results from a recent study shows in vitro fertilization (IVF), results vary between ethnic groups. The results, published in BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology shows a relationship between a couple's ethnicity and the clinical success of their IVF treatments.
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C-Section May Lead to Increased Risk for Asthma
Asthma is a breathing disorder that affects approximately 300 million people globally. It is estimated that the condition causes more than 250,000 deaths annually.
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Serum Beta-HCG Testing Needed with Multiple Treatment Cycles
Researchers from Yale University School of Medicine recently published a
case study on a woman of 36 years who underwent two cycles clomiphene
citrate with the second cycles occurring after an undetected pregnancy
resulting from the first study.
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IVF Success Rate May Be Misleading
In vitro fertilization (IVF) is expensive but perhaps more important,
it's an emotionally charged commitment with life-changing consequences.
People considering this option undoubtedly want to work with the clinic
that has the best track record.
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Primary Care Programs Help Women with Postpartum Depression
According to a new research study, patients treated with primary-care
programs for 12 months after birth report improvements in postpartum
depression, compared to women who do not take part in such care
programs.
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Dialysis During Pregnancy Almost Doubles Live Birth Rate
A new study offers hope for end stage renal disease (ESRD) patients yearning for motherhood.
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Effect of C-Section on Future Fertility
A study published in the journal Human Reproduction claims women who deliver via C-section may have more difficulty conceiving after delivery than women who birth vaginally.
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Preeclampsia: Levels of Natriuria and Calciuria
Researchers in Brazil recently published a study examining the effectiveness of natriuria testing compared to calciuria testing in patients with various hypertensive disorders in pregnancy.
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Uterine Closure Techniques After C-Section Delivery
Researchers at the University of Obstetrics and Gynecology at
Universite Laval in Quebec recently polled more than 450 obstetricians
on the type of uterine closure they favor after C-section delivery.
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Text Messaging During Pregnancy Boosts Flu Vaccine Coverage
Text messages increase flu vaccination coverage during pregnancy, according to a new study.
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Discontinuing SSRI Use in Pregnant Women
SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors) are used to treat
depression and other mental health disorders. The drugs pose risk to the
fetus via prenatal exposure.
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Your Personality Might Affect Your Fertility Rate
Men with neurotic personality traits are having fewer children than their ancestors, according to a study published in the European Journal of Personality. This study looked at the relationship between personality and the likelihood someone will have a child.
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Physical and Mental Health 12 Months After Birth
Researchers from the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute in
Melbourne recently published a study in the journal Midwifery. The
subject of the study was the status of physical and mental health in
women 12 months after delivery.
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Early Birth Could Lead to Increased Risk of Early Death
A report published in the Journal of the American Medical Association
(JAMA) reveals that children born before 37 weeks gestation have an
increased risk of early death during early childhood and early adulthood
compared to children born full-term. The study included more than
600,000 children born from 1973 to 1976 in Sweden.
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Effect of Hyaluronic Acid Sperm Selection in ICSI Patients
Researchers from the Institute of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Sir
Ganga Ram Hospital in India recently published a study in the Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics on the impact of choosing sperm bond to hyaluronic acid (HA).
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Lab Surprise Hints at Improved Fertility Options for POI
Lab surprise hints at improved fertility options for POI, and it changed the scope of study for the pleasantly surprised scientist who discovered it.
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Abnormal TSH, Adiposity Rebound and Childhood Obesity
Researchers from the National Cheng Kung University Hospital in Taiwan
recently published a study on the impact of congenital hypothyroidism on
risk of obesity. The study was published in the journal Pediatric
Neonatology.
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Micro-Vibration and Development of Human Embryos
According to a recent study published in the Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics,
micro-vibration of human embryos may prove beneficial for poor
responders. The procedure was assessed with mouse embryos and human
embryos.
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Does Depression During Pregnancy Cause Inflammation?
Researchers published a study in the Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Research. The study focused on a possible link between maternal depression, inflammation and pregnancy complications.
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Is Ureteroscopy Safe During Pregnancy?
Ureteroscopy is a treatment option for women with ureteral stones.
Researchers from the Department of Urology at the University of Dicle in
Turkey recently studied the effect of ureteroscopy on pregnancy,
specifically looking for pregnancy and fetal complications.
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Postpartum Depression Prevalence in the Female WIC Population
Researchers from the Altarum Institute in Maine recently published a
study in the Maternal and Child Health Journal describing the prevalence
of postpartum depression symptoms in the female WIC population.
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Incontinence in Aging Women Linked to Vaginal Delivery
Two decades after giving birth to one child by vaginal delivery, women
are facing incontinence problems at a rate three times that of women who
did not give birth vaginally, according to research by the Sahlgrenska
Academy in Sweden.
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Asthma Treatment May Increase Risk Factors in Fetus
Pregnant women with asthma typically used inhaled glucocorticoid during
pregnancy. Glucocorticoids relax the lungs and make it easier to
breathe. While the risk of disease does not increase when the fetus is
exposed to these asthma medications, the risk of metabolic problems and
endocrine disturbances may increase.
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