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(In)Fertility, Pregnancy and preventing pregnancy
June 29, 2023
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7 things nobody will tell you about IVF

Embarking on a fertility treatment journey, like starting In Vitro Fertilization (IVF), can feel like walking down an endless road. It can be difficult to know what process to expect and what the outcome could be. This is because there are plenty of nuances that your doctor may fail to tell you. That’s regrettable because […]

Contraception, Pregnancy and preventing pregnancy
June 22, 2023
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10 amazing facts about birth control

About every woman will use birth control at some point in her life, and some will use more than one type in a month. As the years go by, certain contraceptive methods have become popular over others. For instance, the pill is still the most common form of reversible birth control used by women in […]

(In)Fertility, Pregnancy and preventing pregnancy
February 14, 2023
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Treatment of unexplained infertility in men and women

Before searching for infertility treatments, one must fully understand what unexplained infertility means. According to the definition of unexplained infertility, it happens when the standard tests for infertility are inconclusive and unable to identify a cause for one’s inability to conceive. After a fertility specialist conducts an all-around series of tests and is unable to […]

Pregnancy, Pregnancy and preventing pregnancy
February 10, 2023
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4 factors women should consider before they freeze their eggs

Women freeze eggs for numerous reasons, including to combat the effects of ageing on reproduction. The latest data released by the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority states that there is an increasing number of women undergoing this process. There is also very little guidance for those women, who are considering this procedure. 5 factors women should consider […]

Pregnancy, Pregnancy and preventing pregnancy
December 15, 2022
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5 reasons why some women can’t breastfeed

Breastfeeding is advantageous for both parents and babies. This is why professionals advise exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of a baby’s life. However, while most mothers can breastfeed, there are sometimes issues that prevent them from doing so. Some parents cannot produce a healthy breast milk supply, while others may take certain medications […]

Pregnancy, Pregnancy and preventing pregnancy
December 9, 2022
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5 breastfeeding tips new moms should know about

Breastfeeding provides all the nutrition that your baby needs for the first six months of life. And it can give your baby most of their nutrition for the first year of their life and beyond. Breast milk also helps to protect your baby against a range of infections, allergies, and other medical conditions. It is […]

Pregnancy, Pregnancy and preventing pregnancy
November 11, 2022
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8 important accreditations for IVF centres worldwide

If you are looking for the highest recommended IVF clinics abroad, it may be beneficial to also take a look at the organisations that regulate and accredit IVF centres around the world. 8 important accreditations for IVF centres worldwide Joint Commission (JCI) The Joint Commission is a non-profit that sets standards for healthcare facilities worldwide, with […]

Top 5 destinations for IVF treatment in 2022

Fertility tourism is the idea of travelling to another country for fertility or IVF treatment. It falls under the umbrella of medical tourism. Although the United States does have high-quality healthcare and strict regulations, the cost of treatment and lack of success at their hometown clinics is causing couples to think outside of the box. […]

(In)Fertility, Pregnancy and preventing pregnancy
October 28, 2022
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9 potential causes of female infertility

If you’ve been trying unsuccessfully to get pregnant, you could be fretting that you never will. However, there are many potential reasons for male and female infertility and many probable solutions. While infertility can have symptoms like irregular periods or severe menstrual cramps, most causes of infertility are silent. Male infertility, for example, rarely has […]

(In)Fertility, Pregnancy and preventing pregnancy
October 14, 2022
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3 tips to improve male fertility in old age

Several men know that a woman’s fertility declines after the age of 35. But many men are not aware that they suffer a similar fate. A man’s age can affect his ability to become a parent, too. Although less is known about male fertility and age, there is evidence that the older a man becomes, the […]

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