Treatments for infertility can range from medications to embryo implantation through assisted reproductive technology (ART). There are treatments that are specifically for men or for women and some that involve both partners. In 85 percent to 90 percent of cases, infertility is treated with conventional medical therapies, such as medication or surgery. If fertility treatments […]
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Diabetes can cause problems during pregnancy for women and their developing babies. Poor control of diabetes during pregnancy increases the chances for birth defects and other problems for the pregnancy. It can also cause serious complications for the woman. Proper health care before and during pregnancy can help prevent birth defects and other health problems. […]
Some women have high blood pressure during pregnancy. This can put the mother and her baby at risk for problems during the pregnancy. High blood pressure can also cause problems during and after delivery. The good news is that high blood pressure is preventable and treatable. What is blood pressure? Blood pressure is the force of blood pushing against the walls of blood vessels called arteries. The arteries bring blood from the heart to your lungs, where it picks up oxygen and then […]
Introduction Diminished ovarian reserve (DOR) is a condition in which the ovary loses its normal reproductive potential, compromising fertility. This is why the lay public sometimes calls DOR ‘low egg reserve’ colloquially. The condition may result from disease or injury, but most commonly occurs as a result of normal aging. Approximately 10 percent of women […]
What is the treatment for high blood pressure in pregnancy? If your doctor or midwife finds that your blood pressure is high during your pregnancy, they will usually check to see if you have any protein in your urine and ask you if you have any symptoms of pre-eclampsia. If your blood pressure remains high, […]
How common is high blood pressure during pregnancy? High blood pressure (hypertension) during pregnancy is quite a common problem. About one in 10 pregnant women have problems with high blood pressure. Up to three in 100 pregnant women have pre-existing high blood pressure. About four to eight in 100 pregnant women have gestational high blood […]
What is blood pressure? Blood pressure is the force of blood pushing against the walls of blood vessels called arteries. The arteries bring blood from the heart to your lungs, where it picks up oxygen and then moves to your organs and tissues. The organs and tissues use the oxygen to power their activities. Blood […]
Imagine that you woke up one morning and realise you are bleeding. Your last menstrual period just ended a week ago, and you aren’t due to start again until next month. Why are you seeing blood now? This unexpected bleeding is considered mid-cycle spotting, or abnormal uterine bleeding. When experienced outside of your normal menstrual […]
Before a man’s sperm can fertilize a woman’s egg, the head of the sperm must attach to the outside. Once attached, the sperm pushes through the outer layer to the inside of the egg (cytoplasm), where fertilization takes place. Sometimes the sperm cannot penetrate the outer layer, for a variety of reasons. The egg’s outer […]
A woman who is hoping to conceive during perimenopause should consult her doctor who can advise her on the steps to take. While her fertility is likely to be reduced, a woman can still boost her chances of getting pregnant. Examples of what she can do include: Ovulation Knowing the signs and symptoms of ovulation […]
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