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What Is the Average Cost of IVF In the USA?
The price of an in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatment can vary greatly depending on the fertility clinic, the complementary techniques performed and the hormonal medication needed for stimulation. In general, the cost of IVF is between $10,000 and $15,000.
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Prenatal pregnancy control: tests, laboratory tests and ultrasound scans
Throughout the pregnancy, the woman should have an adequate medical control and carry out all the necessary tests to check that the fetus is developing well. This monitoring includes ultrasound scans, blood tests and genetic studies.
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To What Extent Do Lifestyle Factors Affect Reproductive Health?
Unhealthy lifestyle habits, including tobacco and alcohol use, decrease the chances for couples to conceive naturally, as well as the outcomes of fertility treatments. They affect pregnancy and fetal health, too.
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Cryptorchidism: a testicular disorder causing infertility
Cryptorchidism or hidden testicle is the non-descent of at least one testicle into the scrotum. We explain what it is, its diagnosis, and treatment.
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Prostatitis: Types, Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Prostatitis or inflammation of the prostate can be acute or chronic, its symptoms are fever and pain, and treatment with antibiotics is necessary.
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What is Adenomyosis? Risks, Symptoms and Treatment
Uterine adenomyosis occurs when endometrial tissue invades the myometrium. Treatment will depend on your symptoms and your desire to become pregnant.
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Self Examination as a Preventive Measure against Testicle Cancer
Performing a testicular self-examination is a preventive measure to detect early the presence of testicular cancer.
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Are massages possible during pregnancy? When?
Massages during pregnancy can be very beneficial, but certain precautions must be taken to avoid potential harm. Prenatal massages are contraindicated in specific cases, such as not feeling fetal movements or experiencing nausea.
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Cervical Cancer: Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment & Prevention
Cervical cancer, or cervical cancer, is one of the most common cancers in women that follows breast cancer. Although the human papillomavirus is one cause, it is true that it is a major risk factor for the disease.
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What is a miscarriage: symptoms, causes and consequences
Miscarriage is the spontaneous loss of the baby before the 20th week of pregnancy, although most commonly miscarriage occurs in the first trimester of gestation. Bleeding and abdominal pain are the main symptoms of gestational loss.
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What are Antioxidants and How Do They Affect Sperm Quality?
Reactive oxygen species (ROS) cause an increase in oxidative stress that affects sperm development and quality. Therefore, it is recommended that men suffering from infertility eat a diet rich in antioxidants, as they reduce this damage and improve sperm quality.
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Epidural Anesthesia During Labor: Benefits & Side Effects
The epidural is an anesthesia that allows for having painless deliveries, but we should be aware of its pros and cons before making a decision on its use.
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