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What is Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome?
By Laura Lee Davies on 31/12/2007 12:56:57
OHSS can affect women who are taking drugs to stimulate their egg production, but what is it?
Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome, as its name suggests, is caused when drugs taken to kickstart or enhance the production performance of a woman’s ovaries, bring about over-activity. It can be a serious condition, but it only affects women who
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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.
between the age of 46 and 55, when the menopause begins. For sufferers of Premature Ovarian Failure, though, the menopause can arrive as early as their teens or 20s.What is Premature Ovarian Failure?Simply, POF is when the menopause begins years before
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Coffee could protect against IVF side effects
By Kimberley Smith on 30/09/2010 14:14:53
Scientists research coffee as a treatment for ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome during IVF
The caffeine in coffee may protect against ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHS) while undergoing IVF treatment, claim researchers. The syndrome affects around a third of women who have IVF and symptoms range from mild abdominal pain to serious
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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?
Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) and this can affect their lives long-term, and is a key cause of infertility.What is PCOS?PCOS is a hormonal disorder where higher levels of testosterone (higher than are usually found in females) and insulin are present
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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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Older women should be given free IVF, health experts urge
By Kyrsty Hazell on 28/06/2010 17:51:23
Women over 40 should be offered fertility treatment on the NHS to avoid age discrimination
will not be turned away based on age restrictions. Instead, they will be granted IVF treatment based on how many healthy eggs they produce or on their ‘ovarian reserve’.The health association is also aware that it could be breaking age discrimination rules by cutting
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Anovulation
By ThinkBaby on 20/01/2009 02:15:35
What it is and why it happens
to experience anovulation as their low fat to weight ratio prevents them from reaching threshold oestrogen.3. Medical conditionsSeveral medical conditions can disrupt or prevent ovulation, these include: Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (or PCOS), thyroid disorders
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Conception and your gynaelogical history
By ThinkBaby on 06/08/2007 01:01:06
How your gynae history may affect your fertility and pregnancy, and when you should have no cause for concern
for women trying to conceive or newly pregnant.Ovarian cystsPolycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)Removal of one ovaryEndometriosisFibroidsPrevious miscarriagePrevious abortionGenital wartsVaginal infections: Thrush | Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID
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Sheep research fertility hope for cancer patients
By ThinkBaby on 15/09/2005 09:58:50
Researchers hope cryopreservation and transplant of sheep ovaries will pave the way for similar procedures for humans
cancer treatment include harvesting and freezing eggs and freezing and transplanting strips of ovarian tissue, but so far these methods have yielded relatively low rates of successful pregnancies. The recent research has raised hopes that doctors may one
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Breastfeeding linked to lower diabetes risk
By ThinkBaby on 24/11/2005 10:41:37
US study shows that risk reduction for diabetes holds for breastfeeding mums, not just baby
It's been known for some time that, along with significant health benefits for baby, breastfeeding is good for mums too, specifically in reducing your chances of developing pre-menopausal breast cancer and ovarian cancer, as well as in protecting
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