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What are the risks or consequences of artificial insemination?
Artificial insemination (AI), either with sperm from the partner or from a donor, is a simple technique. Therefore, there are few risks associated with AI. However, there may be complications arising from ovarian stimulation, the insemination technique itself or certain risks associated with pregnancy.
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Birth Control Implant: Advantages and Disadvantages
The contraceptive implant is a method of prolonged use to prevent pregnancy. Depending on the type of implant you can prevent pregnancy for 3 or 5 years thanks to the continuous release of progestogens in low quantities.
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What Does It Mean to Have a Threatened Miscarriage?
A threatened miscarriage is a situation that indicate the pregnant woman is at risk of miscarrying. It typically appears before 20 gestational weeks and the most common symptom is vaginal bleeding.
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hCG Levels After a Miscarriage or a Medical Abortion
What are the hCG levels we need to be aware of? When should we be concerned about the development of the pregnancy? Not losing hope and getting back to normal is the main point to start the journey.
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How is the placenta and umbilical cord formed?
The umbilical cord and placenta originate from a group of cells called trophoblast that are part of the blastocyst (embryo on day 5). From this, the structures that will nourish the embryo are formed.
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How Does the IUD Work and What are the Pros & Cons ?
The intrauterine device, or IUD, is a highly effective, reversible, temporary contraceptive method. There are two types: copper IUD and hormonal. Both types of devices must be inserted and removed by a health care professional.
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How Can Breast Cancer Be Detected? Symptoms & Treatment
Breast cancer is one of the most common tumors in women. In recent years, early diagnosis and the development of specific therapies against breast cancer have increased the survival rate of women suffering from this disease.
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What is a birth plan and how to write it, and does it have any advantages?
The birth plan is a document in which the pregnant woman establishes her preferences for giving birth prior to the moment of delivery, since the circumstances of the process itself may make it difficult to make decisions. However, it can be modified or even revoked as the delivery progresses.
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Week 18 of pregnancy: How big is the baby? Tips for mother
Week 18 corresponds to the second week of the fifth month of pregnancy. Regarding the development of the fetus, the changes that occur in its skeleton are important this week; ossification begins. Additionally, the mother will begin to feel her baby's movements.
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Spanish Fertility Society (Sociedad Española de Fertilidad - SEF)
The Spanish Fertility Society (Sociedad Española de Fertilidad - SEF) is a non-profit scientific society related to fertility and assisted reproduction.
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An analysis of success rates in assisted reproduction treatments
The Spanish Fertility Society (SEF) is in charge of publishing annually the success rates of all assisted reproduction treatments performed in Spain. The rate of delivery per transfer or per cycle performed is the most important, as it is the one that really provides information on the children born.
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What is Huntington's disease and can it be prevented with PGD?
Huntington's chorea is a neurodegenerative disorder with autosomal dominant inheritance. Only one copy of the altered gene is required to develop the disease. Specifically, the disease-causing gene is HTT located on the short arm of chromosome 4. Its transmission can be prevented by PGD.
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