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    Women who keep getting pregnant but are unable to stay pregnant may also be considered infertile (ART A guide for patients). Forty percent of all infertility cases are caused by problems with a woman's hormones, eggs, or reproductive organs while another forty percent of cases are caused by a low sperm count or slow sperm in men. The remaining twenty percent is due to unexplained physical, biological

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    suffer from this disease. PCOS is short for Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. PCOS is a type of disease where your ovaries fill up with follicles filled with fluid (cyst). It causes mainly infertility and type 2 diabetes. This disease is more common in women who are in the reproductive stage. Not only can it cause the infertility and type 2 diabetes, but it can also cause an irregular menstrual cycle and can cause your body to produce more of a male hormone called androgen. Some other things it may cause is

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    Birth Control Pills

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    common for women to reflect back on the number of pills they have taken in the attempt to prevent pregnancy when they are diagnosed with infertility. Nevertheless, is the prolong usage of contraception pills really the culprit that leads to infertility? The article below will give further information on this matters. Body: Can Birth Control Pills Cause Infertility? Thanks to the advancement in medicine and technology, birth control pills have been available to every person’s usage for more than 60

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    diabetes mellitus, hyperprolactinemia, luteal phase defects, as well as thyroid antibodies and disease are regularly encountered endocrine factors that establish a hormonal link between RPL and infertility. Although the exact pathophysiology underlying these disorders in relation to RPL and infertility is unclear, commonly accepted mechanisms of action have been suggested. Diabetes mellitus There are two types of diabetes mellitus: Type 1 diabetes (T1D) and Type 2 diabetes (T2D). T1D is characterized

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    to birth control is considered gender discrimination, because it singles out women and treats medication they need less-favorably, thus violating the Civil Rights Act (Planned Parenthood Action). Many women need birth control for health reasons, infertility, and menstrual cycle irregularities, which is why it is wrong to take away free and easy access to birth control. Oral contraceptives are an important part of many women's health. For instance, many women use birth control to reduce the risk of

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    Assisted Reproduction

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    Assisted Reproduction Infertility affects about 13 to 14% of reproductive couples. It is the failure to conceive after a year of properly timed and unprotected intercourse. Assisted Reproductive Technology involves several types of medical treatments that are designed to result in pregnancy. Types of assisted reproductive technology include in-vitro fertilization (IVF), gamete intrafallopian transfer (GIFT), zygote intrafallopian transfer (ZIFT), egg or embryo donation, and gestational carriers

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    insurance plan, Clarion, denied coverage of an infertility treatment, Protocol I, because it concluded that the Hendersons’ condition did not constitute an illness. In response to the claim submission, Clarion cited Article VI, section 6.7, which states that various outpatient charges are covered expenses relating to illness or injury. Under section 2.24 of the plan, illness was

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    included in the basic infertility evaluation – Contraindications □ Reproductive tract infection – Interpretation of results □ Saline infusion sonography is performed to evaluate the uterine cavity ○ Hysteroscopy – General explanation □ Office or outpatient procedure □ A flexible or rigid endoscope is used to directly visualize the uterine cavity □ Polyps □ Adhesions □ Myomas □ Patency of uterine orifices – Indication □ Included in the basic infertility evaluation □ Used when

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    Bulimia Nervosa Effect

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    These effects include chronic dehydration and infertility. One of the effects of bulimia nervosa is chronic dehydration. Some symptoms of chronic dehydration include constipation, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol. Also, this can cause low levels of sodium, potassium, and magnesium. The next effect of bulimia nervosa is infertility. Infertility is not being able to get pregnant, despite having carefully timed, unprotected sexual activity

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    The widespread use of smartphones has seriously affected the behavior and mental health of teenagers. The smart phone fundamentally changes the daily life of teenagers, from social interaction to mental health. Adolescent depression and suicide rates increased significantly. This deterioration is largely related to the use of mobile phones. Today's youth and friends spend significantly less time together, fewer appointments and fewer hours of sleep, thus increasing loneliness. Teenagers who

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