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Seventh Month of Pregnancy - Symptoms & What to Expect
The main symptoms of the seventh month of pregnancy are exhaustion, stretch marks, insomnia, and back pain. The five senses of the baby are almost fully developed.
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Female infertility due to endocrine-ovarian factor
This type of infertility in woman is due to alterations in the hypothalamic-pituitary axis, alterations in the gland that produces sexual hormones (pituitary) or in the cerebral structure (hypothalamus) that stimulates that gland.
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Multifetal pregnancy reduction - the how and why of the procedure
Multifetal pregnancy reduction is an intervention in which the development of one or more fetuses is interrupted because the woman has a high-risk multiple pregnancy, with 3 or more babies in her womb.
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Amniocentesis: Why it is done and what are the possible risks?
Amniocentesis is a prenatal test performed between the 15th and 20th week of pregnancy to detect certain diseases in the baby such as chromosomal alterations or fetal malformations.
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What Is PCOS or Polycystic Ovary Syndrome?
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is an endocrine disorder that can cause female infertility. Learn about its symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment here.
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Becoming a mother after the age of 30 - Advantages and disadvantages
A pregnancy is considered to be at risk as soon as the maternal age exceeds 35 years. This pregnancy must be more closely monitored and complications such as premature delivery may occur.
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What Is the Average Cost of IVF In the USA?
The price of an in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatment can vary greatly depending on the fertility clinic, the complementary techniques performed and the hormonal medication needed for stimulation. In general, the cost of IVF is between $10,000 and $15,000.
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Prenatal pregnancy control: tests, laboratory tests and ultrasound scans
Throughout the pregnancy, the woman should have an adequate medical control and carry out all the necessary tests to check that the fetus is developing well. This monitoring includes ultrasound scans, blood tests and genetic studies.
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To What Extent Do Lifestyle Factors Affect Reproductive Health?
Unhealthy lifestyle habits, including tobacco and alcohol use, decrease the chances for couples to conceive naturally, as well as the outcomes of fertility treatments. They affect pregnancy and fetal health, too.
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Cryptorchidism: a testicular disorder causing infertility
Cryptorchidism or hidden testicle is the non-descent of at least one testicle into the scrotum. We explain what it is, its diagnosis, and treatment.
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Prostatitis: Types, Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Prostatitis or inflammation of the prostate can be acute or chronic, its symptoms are fever and pain, and treatment with antibiotics is necessary.
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What is Adenomyosis? Risks, Symptoms and Treatment
Uterine adenomyosis occurs when endometrial tissue invades the myometrium. Treatment will depend on your symptoms and your desire to become pregnant.
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