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The Sixth Week Pregnancy: Embryo Evolution and Symptoms
During the sixth week of pregnancy, the most important organs begin to form in the embryo and its heart begins to beat.
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Timed intercourse: what it is, how it works and its results
Timed intercourse involves synchronising sexual intercourse with the woman's ovulation to increase the likelihood of pregnancy.. Scheduled intercourse is a simple procedure recommended as a first treatment for couples who have not been diagnosed with infertility or who have unexplained infertility.
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Health in pregnancy: nutrition, care and potential problems
For good health during pregnancy, it is important for women to attend all prenatal check-ups, take care of their diet and maintain proper hygiene, among many other recommendations.
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How to choose the best clinic for egg donation?
Many young women decide to go to an assisted reproduction centre to donate eggs. However, the woman may have doubts about where to go and about the whole procedure. Therefore, the first visit of a potential egg donor to an assisted reproduction centre will be informative.
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Diagnosis of endometriosis: analytical and imaging tests
Symptoms such as pelvic pain are not enough to determine the existence of endometriosis, but it is necessary to make a differential diagnosis with tests such as transvaginal ultrasound, blood tests or laparoscopy, among others.
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What Is Artificial Insemination (AI)? - Process, Cost & Types
Artificial insemination consists of introducing a capacitated semen sample into the uterus. It is a simple process and its price is 1000$-2500$, difference due to the fertility clinic and the origin of the sperm.
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Is it normal to have vaginal discharge, what is it for and when is it abnormal?
Vaginal discharge is often a source of concern for many women who worry about whether their vaginal discharge is normal or not. It is true that there are normal variations in vaginal discharge throughout the menstrual cycle, but sudden changes in odor, color, texture or quantity could be indicative of infection.
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What is karyotyping and how does it affect fertility?
The karyotype is the set of chromosomes of an individual ordered according to their morphology and size. Therefore, its study allows the detection of numerical and structural abnormalities in the chromosomes.
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What foods are the most recommended during pregnancy?
During pregnancy it is important to pay attention to nutrition, so that there is no deficit of any important nutrient for the mother and the baby, to keep weight gain under control within the recommended limits for pregnancy and because it can help to alleviate certain discomforts.
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Benefits of breastfeeding for the baby and the mother
Breastfeeding has multiple advantages for both the newborn baby and the mother. For this reason, the WHO recommends exclusive breastfeeding for at least the first 6 months of a baby's life.
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What is the relationship between migraines and menstruation in women?
Migraine is a condition of neurological origin whose incidence is higher in women than in men. Approximately 25% of women of reproductive age suffer from migraines and 70% of them are associated with the menstrual cycle and hormonal variations. In these cases it is called menstrual migraine.
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What does the baby look like in the 32nd week of pregnancy? What are the symptoms?
The 32nd week of pregnancy is the end of the eighth month of gestation. The woman is in the third trimester of pregnancy, so discomfort due to weight gain and belly size are common. In addition, in this week the pregnant woman may undergo a third trimester ultrasound.
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