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Does high weight in pregnant women increase the risk of miscarriage?
Obesity in pregnant women increases the risk of several obstetric complications such as gestational diabetes, preeclampsia and miscarriage. Having a high BMI increases the risk of miscarriage, whether the pregnancy was achieved naturally or by assisted reproductive techniques.
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What is the role of testosterone in women?
We always think of testosterone as the male hormone, but it is also an important hormone for women's health. However, there is controversy about the effects of testosterone and its normal levels for each age range in women, so more research is needed.
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How is sperm donation explained step by step?
The sperm donation process lasts approximately 6 months: once the donor has passed all the screening tests, the donor must attend his weekly visits, with a sexual abstinence of 2-7 days and ejaculate in a sterile jar. Subsequently, the sample will be analyzed and frozen in the laboratory.
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Family diversity: what are the new family models?
Family diversity is possible today thanks to assisted reproduction techniques and gamete donation. In conjunction with the traditional family, it is possible to find families with two moms, two dads and also single-parent families.
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Is a twin or multiple ectopic pregnancy possible?
A twin or multiple ectopic pregnancy is a rare and unusual event, but it can occur, especially when there are risk factors for ectopic pregnancy. These factors are: pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), history of abdominal surgery and assisted reproductive techniques, among others.
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How do cholesterol levels affect pregnancy?
Cholesterol is an important molecule in pregnancy, as it is the precursor of hormones such as progesterone. In pregnant women, cholesterol levels are increased from normal levels, but if they are elevated in excess it may be related to complications such as preterm delivery or preeclampsia.
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Steinert's myotonic dystrophy - Symptoms, diagnosis and treatment
Steinert myotonic dystrophy or myotonic dystrophy type 1 is a multisystem disease caused by a genetic alteration in the DMPK gene, with an autosomal dominant inheritance pattern. Steinert's disease is characterized by muscle weakness, myotonia and early onset of cataracts.
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What are the causes and consequences of ectopic pregnancy?
Ectopic pregnancy can be caused by the union of several factors at the same time, such as a genetic component with smoking or repeated use of certain contraceptives. In addition, factors such as endometriosis, tubal ligation or assisted reproduction techniques can also be a cause of ectopic pregnancy.
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Is there a possibility of pregnancy with hepatitis B?
Hepatitis B is a disease caused by a viral infection and is transmitted by contact with body fluids. Couples with one partner with hepatitis B can become parents through assisted reproduction. Depending on whether the affected person is male or female, the procedure will be different.
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What are they and what happens in the different phases of ovulation?
Ovulation is the process by which an ovarian follicle releases a mature oocyte, which can be fertilized and can result in pregnancy. This process, as well as the entire menstrual cycle, will be controlled by changes in the levels of FSH and LH gonadotropins and ovarian sex hormones.
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What is folliculogenesis and what are its stages?
Folliculogenesis refers to the process of ovarian follicle development. Follicles are the structures that contain the oocytes in the ovaries, which are given different names that determine the stages of folliculogenesis: primordial, primary, secondary, preantral, antral and Graaf's follicle.
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How does the microbiota influence fertility?
Knowing how the microbiota affects fertility can help us to find new therapeutic strategies in assisted reproduction treatments.
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