The menstrual cycle is not the same for every woman. A normal menstrual period lasts from 2 to 7 days. The normal cycle patterns can range from 21 to 35 days. When bleeding occurs that is not part of the regular cycle; periods are longer or heavier than normal; occurs between periods; time between periods is longer than normal; or there is an absence of periods, this is called … [Read more...]
Birth Defects On A Rise In Babies Born Out Of Fertility Treatment
Nearly 4 million babies are born every year with the aid of fertility treatments. Babies conceived with infertility treatment methods are more likely to have certain birth defects than babies who are conceived naturally, according to a study published today in the New England Journal of Medicine. Eight percent of the babies conceived through assistance were born with birth … [Read more...]
Raspberries: The New Super Food For Enhanced Female Fertility
Female fertility may benefit from raspberries' high levels of folate - a type of B vitamin that promotes cell growth and embryo health. During pregnancy, sufficient levels help prevent birth defects of the baby's brain and spine. Together with their high vitamin C and magnesium content - one portion of raspberries provides the same amount as 173 grapes - they are also a good … [Read more...]
Maternal Obesity Vs. Birth Defects
Women who are obese when they conceive are more likely to have babies with birth defects than are mothers of normal weight, a US study suggests. (The study was published in the August issue of Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine). Researchers interviewed 10,249 American women whose babies were born with birth defects between 1997 and 2002. The women were contacted … [Read more...]
Infertility: A Serious Health Concern
• Infertility • Factors affecting conception • Possible Causes of infertility • Evaluation of Female Infertility • Tests of Infertility in female • Treatment Options Available • Diet & Lifestyle modifications Infertility has been defined as the inability of a couple to conceive after one year of regular intercourse without the use of contraceptives. The … [Read more...]
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