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Overweight mums-to-be warned of birth complication risk
By Kimberley Smith on 26/01/2011 11:00:46
Overweight and obese pregnant women have been warned they have a higher risk of going overdue and are more likely to need a caesarean
reassuring,” said Dr Sarah Arrowsmith, who led the study.“Maternal obesity is on the rise and is associated with pregnancy complications,” explained Professor Philip Steer, from the British Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. “The risk of caesarean section
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Women undergoing needless IVF because clinics ignore male fertility
By Daniella Delaney on 25/01/2012 11:15:13
Hundreds of IVF cycles are unsuccessful because they wrongly focus on female infertility, according to experts
County Hospital, Winchester, says: "The majority of fertility clinics are gynaecology-led, where the emphasis is on investigating the female partner and carrying out assisted conception."The investigation and treatment of male-related fertility problems
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Pregnancy and anti-depressants
By Monica Stylli on 22/08/2007 01:38:53
A new study by the RCOG investigates the use of anti-depressants in pregnancy
A recent study in BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology investigates the use of anti-depressants by pregnant women and the possible effects on their unborn children.97,680 pregnant women aged between 15 and 45 were studied
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Cheap fertility drugs need to be controlled
By Cassandra Kempster-Roberts on 21/04/2010 13:00:40
Fertility expert comments on the need for fertility drug control to help keep multiple birth numbers down
the recommendation is that they are used only in a hospital practice by experienced staff.”The Professor of Obstetrics & Gynaecology warns against any “clamp down” though, telling the BBC this would result in more TTC couples just heading overseas for unregulated
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Endometriosis and fertility
By Laura Lee Davies on 06/10/2009 01:44:57
Problems with the lining of the womb can severly hamper your chances of successful conception, but what should you look for, and what treatment does it require?
Endometriosis is one of the gynaecological problems that can severely affect your ability to successfully conceive.What is endometriosis?Endometrium is the tissue which lines the womb. This thickens during the menstrual cycle in order to house a
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Checklist for a healthy pregnancy
By Laura Lee Davies on 19/08/2009 01:34:04
Increase your chances of having a safe and healthy pregnancy
be managed perfectly safely through pregnancy. This will also put your mind at rest.Think about your gynaecological history. Getting any previous problems ruled out or re-checked can be a good thing. Bear in mind that from your first (dating) scan onwards
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Conception: When to Seek Help
By Laura Lee Davies on 06/08/2008 02:47:10
If you have been trying for a baby for a while, when should you start to seek medical help?
or circumstancial reasons to discuss assisted conception any earlier.If you have had any surgery or any related gynaecological history which might have lead to scar tissue causing a blockage, then you should speak to your GP (or consultant if the treatment
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Contact Lenses in Pregnancy
By Sarah Lawson on 14/08/2009 00:59:32
Like other parts of your body, your eyes may change during pregnancy – what might this mean for regular contact lens wearers?
Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, 99, 865-868.Park SB et al. (1992). The Effect of Pregnancy on Corneal Curvature, The CLAO Journal, Oct; 18(4), 256-259.
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Forceps delivery
By Laura Lee Davies on 26/08/2010 01:52:52
Forceps are sometimes used during delivery to help the you and your baby
anaesthetic, a spinal block or epidural might be administered at this point.The mother's legs are then raised and kept in position in stirrups (as when having a gynaecological examination). Then the forceps are inserted into the vagina one at a time (there
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Fibroids and fertility
By Laura Lee Davies on 17/09/2007 02:41:06
Fibroids are benign growths which are common and do not necessarily affect conception or pregnancy, but it can be important to be aware of them.
-and 'wait policy. They may also be detected by a GP during a routine gynaecological examination.Fibroids usually grow on or near the uterus but can develop on other smooth muscles in the body. Some are tiny, but others can grow as big as a grapefruit
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