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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
problem.Impaired flow of spermA previous bacterial infection (such as a sexually transmitted disease) can block the tubes through which sperm pass.If you have had surgery for an undescended testicle or twisted testicles, or to treat a hernia, this may also
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Common causes of female infertility
By Laura Lee Davies on 31/08/2007 01:52:03
There are several factors which may hamper successful conception, though female infertility is just part of the picture
possible causes of damage to fallopian tubes including infection, previous surgery and endometriosis.Endometriosis generally, not only in the area of your fallopian tubes, can also cause infertility and accounts for around 3 per cent of cases
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What is dilation & curettage (a D&C) / ERPOC
By Maria Muennich on 02/10/2010 07:47:40
A D&C and Evacuation of Retained Products of Conception is a common surgical procedure that may be necessary after a miscarriage or sometimes after birth
residual traces of placenta. This will help prevent abnormal postnatal bleeding and infection.When not connected to pregnancy, a gynecological D&C is often used to investigate the causes of very heavy or irregular periods, or post-menopausal vaginal
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Know-how: Pregnancy Back Ache
By ThinkBaby on 08/06/2009 02:14:20
Your changing centre of gravity and hormonal shifts can bring on back pain, but we're here to help
for the birth and the possibility of urinary infection.You need to distinguish between back pain and severe back pain in pregnancy; the latter can be a pointer to something more serious and warrants thorough investigation and treatment, and if it does feel
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New swine flu deaths prompt call for pregnancy jabs
By Susie Boone on 13/12/2010 21:07:26
All pregnant women are being advised to have the H1N1 vaccine after swine flu returns
are also particularly susceptible to flu infection.It appears the pregnancy vaccination can also protect your baby once he’s born. A US study of 160 women found that the babies of those who were vaccinated in pregnancy were 41% less likely to develop flu
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Baby sues Virgin Airlines for listeria poisoning before he was born
By Kimberley Smith on 24/05/2011 16:55:15
A baby whose mum suffered food poisoning from in-flight food while she was pregnant is named as the plaintiff in case against Virgin Airlines
bacterial infection that pregnant women are more susceptible to than others. Often symptoms are mild but the bacteria can cross the placenta and be harmful to the developing baby.Renee has filed a lawsuit in her son Zayd’s name, requesting damages
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Essential tips for a healthy pregnancy
By Liz Stansfield on 21/02/2011 10:36:58
Looking after yourself during pregnancy will give your baby the best start in life. Follow these golden rules for a happy and healthy nine months
Look after your teeth and gumsHormone changes and high levels of progesterone in your system during pregnancy can enhance bacterial growth in your mouth. It can soften your gums making them prone to infection and infl ammation, known as gingivitis
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Holly Willoughby's maternity leave. 'When's it over?' Fans want her back!
By Sara Stoddart on 25/05/2011 10:59:24
The This Morning and Dancing On Ice star may have just only given birth but she's sorely missed already
-start, stop-start event, and we had to leave her in for as long as possible," Holly told viewers. "But obviously my waters had broken so she was at risk of infection, but she's here and she's fine."What do you think. Should Holly hurry back to work or take
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Wedding village helped Lily Allen cope with losing her baby
By Jayne Braithwaite on 05/07/2011 11:18:52
Lily thanks village community for helping her deal with her pregnancy loss
Lily Allen has revealed how the kindness and love of the community in tiny village Cranham, Gloucester, helped her deal with losing her baby last year. The singer, who was six months pregnant when she suffered a viral infection and lost her baby
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Mum saves premature baby with kiss of life
By Sophie Westnedge on 29/05/2012 16:11:57
Pippa Reed saved her son’s life after he was born 12 weeks premature
infection and is being monitored in an oxygen filled incubator on the neonatal ward.“I’m heartbroken it’s happened but with time he will get better, I know he will,” Pippa said.“It’s just mother’s intuition. I can’t put my finger on it,” she said.Baby Jacob
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