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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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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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What Does Assisted Hatching (AHA) Mean in IVF?
Assisted hatching is a complementary IVF technique that consists of making a hole in the zona pellucida of the embryo in order to facilitate its exit and implantation in the uterus. This can sometimes increase pregnancy rates.
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What is systemic lupus erythematosus and how does it affect fertility?
Lupus is a systemic autoimmune disease characterized by a butterfly-shaped rash on the face. Close clinical and analytical monitoring of the patient with SLE from before conception is one of the factors that helps to improve the evolution of the pregnancies of these women.
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What does the 19th week of pregnancy look like? How big is the baby?
The 19th week of pregnancy corresponds to the fifth month of gestation and, therefore, to the second trimester. The pregnant woman and the baby will undergo changes. The baby will measure about 13-15 cm and weigh about 200 grams, so its size is often compared to the size of a mango.
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Is it necessary to drink more water during pregnancy and breastfeeding? Why?
Adequate water intake is essential during pregnancy and lactation. It is important to keep in mind that about two thirds of the total weight that a woman gains during pregnancy is water and that more than 85% of the content of breast milk is water.
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