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Increased vaginal discharge during pregnancy
If you have become pregnant, it is normal to notice changes in the amount of vaginal fluid. Most women notice an increase in vaginal secretions, which are usually whitish in colour, faint smelling or odourless.
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Planned caesarean section, when is it indicated, and what are the risks?
A scheduled cesarean section is one that is planned in advance and performed before the onset of labor because there is a known condition that advises against or contraindicates vaginal delivery. However, it is a major surgical intervention, and therefore, it is not without risks.
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What Is Agglutination in Sperm? - Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
The spermatic agglutination consists on the formation of heaps of spermatozoa. These adhesions may be through the head or the tail and they prevent the spermatozoa from displacing and fertilising the egg.
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What are the effects of folic acid or vitamin B9 in pregnancy?
Folic acid, also called vitamin B9, is an essential vitamin for the proper development of the foetus. Its functions include the production of genetic material, preventing malformations in the neural tube, preventing premature birth, etc.
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25th week of pregnancy: what is the baby doing and what changes occur?
During the twenty-fifth week, it is already noticeable that you look like a pregnant belly, you should wear loose-fitting clothes that you feel comfortable in and that do not put any pressure on your belly area
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Congenital adrenal hyperplasia: types, symptoms and treatment
Congenital adrenal hyperplasia or CAH is a disease of genetic origin and autosomal recessive inheritance that affects the adrenal glands, causing a hormonal imbalance. Cortisol and aldosterone levels are lower than normal, while androgen levels are elevated.
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Why are urinary tract infections so common in pregnancy?
Urinary tract infections are common during pregnancy, as certain changes that occur normally in a woman's body during pregnancy favour their appearance. These can be asymptomatic bacteriuria, cystitis or acute pyelonephritis, with varying severity and implications.
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What levels of vitamin A are recommended during pregnancy?
Vitamin A is found in fish, carrots and yellow, orange or reddish foods. It is good for the development of the baby's eyes and skin, but in excess its effect can be negative for pregnancy since it could cause fetal malformations.
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What values are normal in sperm motility analysis?
One of the most important values in the study of male fertility is sperm motility. It is analysed by means of the semen analysis.
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Assisted reproduction techniques: differences and complexities
Assisted reproduction techniques are classified into low or high complexity treatments, depending on whether it is artificial insemination or IVF/ICSI, for example. The choice of one fertility treatment or another will depend on the characteristics and needs of each patient, as well as the reason for infertility.
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What is long embryo culture and blastocyst grading?
Blastocyst is the stage in which embryo implantation to the uterus occurs naturally. To reach this stage in IVF, the embryo is cultured up to day 5-6 by means of a sequential culture system.
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What Are Müllerian Duct Anomalies? - Classification with Pictures
Uterine malformations in women can be congenital or acquired. Septate and arcuate uterus are the most common types. There are several reasons why women may develop malformations in their uterus, such as genetic problems, exposure to radiation, taking certain drugs, etc.
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