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Treating blocked fallopian tubes
By ThinkBaby on 10/10/2007 01:30:07
Infections and other gynaelogical conditions can affect your fallopian tubes, but how does this affect conception?
on to the uterus where it is implanted for growth as a fetus. These tubes are thin and long. They can be affected by infection or an ongoing condition, making the passage blocked. Blocked fallopian tubes are the cause of a large number of instances of infertility
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Men's health and conception
By Laura Lee Davies on 09/08/2007 01:55:06
Previous illness or surgery, as well as ongoing conditions like diabetes can affect male fertility
There are various lifestyle and gynaelogical issues which can affect a woman's fertility (find out about them by clicking here), but often men get left out of the picture, and in reality there are many health issues which can also affect a man
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What is PCOS?
By Laura Lee Davies on 30/06/2009 12:43:25
PCOS is Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. What are the symptoms, how might it affect conception, and what can be done about it?
. Your GP will send you for tests to check your blood (for hormonal inbalance and possibly for blood sugar levels) and scan for cysts. Talk about the condition and your symptoms and ask about long-term fertility chances even if you do not want to get
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What is premature ovarian failure?
By Laura Lee Davies on 27/02/2007 02:38:38
Even women in the 20s can find themselves with the symptoms of menopause, and whilst most women will at some time in their lives skip a period or two, there are signs you should do something about as quickly as possible.
it should naturally do so.It affects between one and four per cent of women. The cause is not always known and cannot be predicted, though some serious illnesses, ongoing conditions or genetic predispositions can sometimes be cited.The symptoms include
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Anovulation
By ThinkBaby on 20/01/2009 02:15:35
What it is and why it happens
groups:Natural life phasesTemporary influencesMedical conditions1. Natural life phasesThe onset of menstruation – when girls first start their periods they usually take some time to settle into a regular, ovulatory pattern and anovulatory cycles are quite
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New book on PCOS
By Laura Lee Davies on 04/08/2006 01:07:48
Two authors publish 'The Ultimate PCOS Handbook', aimed at helping sufferers deal with life, health and fertility.
Those who suffer from Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome or PCOS, find conceiving a child if not impossible, at least very difficult.A new book about this common but serious condition could offer some valuable insights for many women.Written by Colette
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Endometriosis clues found
By Cassandra Kempster-Roberts on 13/12/2010 13:04:15
Gene research finds chromosomes crucial to a woman’s risk of developing endometriosis. Could better diagnosis and treatment be on the way?
Clues as to why endometriosis develops may have been identified, reports the BBC. Researchers say they have found two variations in DNA that increase the risk of developing the condition.The researchers identified chromosome 1 and chromosome 7
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What is Eroded Cervix ?
By ThinkBaby on 09/11/2007 14:04:58
It sounds awful, but eroded cervix is actually quite common among pregnant women and in most cases has no bearing on your pregnancy at all
of the above-mentioned infections and STIs you can stop worrying, the inflammation may cause bleeding and spotting but it isn't dangerous in itself. Cervical erosion is often diagnosed during a smear test as the condition can make it more difficult to get a
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Ovulation problems and conception
By ThinkBaby on 23/07/2007 00:44:31
If you have any possible problems which hamper ovulation each month, these might affect your chances of conceiving
here for more about PCOSHypothyroidism – Low thyroid function can affect both men and women reproductively. For men it can lower the sperm count and in women it can impede ovulation or shorten the luteal phase. Once diagnosed the condition is usually
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Infertility – an overview of common causes
By ThinkBaby on 08/07/2009 01:03:05
There's a wide variety of reasons why couples may have difficulty conceiving - it's just as likely to be a male problem as a female problem, and doesn't necessarily require medical intervention
problems with the pregnancy in the early stages and discontinued it.Working out what's wrong - where to startGet healthyIt could be that reading this article prompts you to recognise lifestyle and diet issues that may be causing some difficulties, whether
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