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Salpingectomy: how and why are the Fallopian tubes extracted?
Salpingectomy is a surgical procedure to remove the fallopian tubes due to an alteration or pathology such as ectopic pregnancy. Women who lack fallopian tubes will not be able to become pregnant naturally, although they can become pregnant through assisted reproductive techniques such as IVF.
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List of Sperm Disorders that Cause Male Infertility
Sperm factor infertility is detected by spermogram. Its causes and degree should be taken into account to indicate the best treatment. Seminal alterations include oligospermia, azoospermia and asthenozoospermia. It is also possible that combinations of these may occur.
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4 Weeks Pregnant: Embryo Implantation in the Uterus
This week marks the finish of the 1st month, there are no big physical nor emotional changes. Sometimes, they don't know they are pregnant. In addition, it is common for a woman to be more tired, have frequent urination, or feel morning sickness in the fourth week of gestation.
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Teratozoospermia Types - Mild, Moderate & Severe
Teratozoospermia or teratospermia can be classified into 3 types based on the number of amorphous spermatozoa present in the sperm sample: mild, moderate, or severe.
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What Is EmbryoScope? - Use in IVF
Embryoscope is an incubation system that allows taking images of the embryo at any moment. This way, the complete development of the embryo can be observed without any need to vary the conditions in which it’s immersed.
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14th week of pregnancy: beginning of the second trimester
The 14th week of pregnancy corresponds to the middle of the fourth month and the beginning of the second trimester, which is a very calm stage because the discomfort of the beginning disappears and the woman has more strength and energy.
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Improving Sperm Selection with MACS: Definition & Indication
The MACS technique, also known as 'annexin V columns', is used to magnetically separate poorer quality spermatozoa. Specifically, it separates healthy sperm from sperm that have started apoptosis and are therefore destined to die soon.
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Is it safe to travel while pregnant? Is it safe to fly?
When a woman is pregnant, she can travel as long as the specialist has assured her that there are no contraindications. In addition, the pregnant woman should travel taking into account a series of recommendations to do so safely.
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How Much Does Intrauterine Insemination Cost?
Artificial insemination (AI) does not require anesthesia or specific material for its performance, so its price is quite inexpensive compared to other assisted reproduction treatments. However, the cost of AI increases if it is performed with donor sperm instead of conjugal sperm.
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Importance of Iodine during pregnancy and lactation
During pregnancy it is necessary to increase the intake of foods rich in iodine for the correct development of the baby's nervous system and to promote proper psychomotor development. In addition, on numerous occasions, the specialist recommends taking extra iodine supplements.
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What recommendations should be followed to improve sperm quality?
There are certain habits related to the current lifestyle that can affect semen quality. Therefore, knowing these habits and modifying them could improve sperm quality. Among these factors that could reduce semen quality are obesity, tobacco, and alcohol consumption, among others.
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What effects does smoking during pregnancy have on the baby?
Use of alcohol and tobacco during pregnancy are advised against. Many experts calim that alcohol alters fetal development, whereas smoking is associated with low birth weights.
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