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First ultrasound after a natural pregnancy and assisted reproduction
One of the most important ultrasounds of pregnancy is performed at week 12, that is, during the first trimester. This ultrasound confirms the presence of one or more embryos and assesses the risk of potential abnormalities.
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What does the fertility study consist of? What fertility tests are available?
When a couple has been looking for a pregnancy for some time but it does not come, it is advisable to perform a fertility study to the couple. This study is also performed for women who wish to become single mothers and for couples of women, as it helps to decide on the appropriate assisted reproduction treatment.
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What Is Secretory or Non-Obstructive Azoospermia?
Secretory azoospermia is the most severe type of azoospermia, that causing the sperm count to be zero due to a lack of sperm production in the testis. The causes of secretory azoospermia are diverse, such as testicular problems, hormonal alterations, exposure to toxins, genetic disorders, etc.
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Week 9 of pregnancy: how are the embryo and mother doing?
Week 9 of pregnancy coincides with the beginning of the third month. The fetus already looks more like a human and the woman begins to notice weight gain.
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Male Fertility Testing - How Do You Know if You Are Infertile?
When there are fertility problems, a specialist should be consulted for a study. The main male fertility test is the seminogram, although it is not the only one. The FISH of spermatozoa, seminal culture, hormone analysis, etc. also provide information on the male's reproductive capacity.
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What is hysterosalpingography (HSG): why and how is it performed?
Hysterosalpingography (HSG) is a diagnostic test to visualise the uterine tract and check the patency of the fallopian tubes. If the fallopian tubes are patent, contrast fluid will pass through them and they will be visualised.
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What foods to take to relieve premenstrual symptoms?
Premenstrual syndrome encompasses all those symptoms suffered by women in the days before menstruation. There are different techniques and natural treatments, other than medication, that allow women to cope better with the premenstrual symptoms that cause so much pain.
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Progesterone hormone: functions, normal values and medications
Progesterone is a female sex hormone produced by a woman's ovaries and by the placenta when pregnancy occurs. It has very important functions in the regulation of the menstrual cycle and in the maintenance of pregnancy.
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Anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH): its use in the study of fertility
The analysis of anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) allows the assessment of female fertility, as it provides information on ovarian reserve and egg quality.
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What are the main procedures used for permanant birth control?
Permanent contraceptive techniques are a contraceptive method to consider if it is clear that you do not wish to have any more children. However, after undergoing this type of intervention, the person may want to become a parent again in the furture so it is important to be previously informed of all the options.
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What foods and supplements can improve male fertility?
Following a Mediterranean dietary pattern can help men improve their seminal quality. Therefore, a diet rich in vegetables and fruits, fish, legumes, whole grains and nuts could be beneficial to improve seminal parameters. In addition, toxic habits such as smoking should be avoided.
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Sperm washing for assisted reproduction in HIV positive patients
Sperm washing serodiscordant couples in which the male partner is a carrier of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) to minimize the risk of HIV infection to his partner. For this purpose, a density gradient followed by a swim-up is performed and checked for the absence of viral particles.
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