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ART and Pregnancy Complications

Assisted reproductive technologies (ART) increase the risk for pregnancy complications. Many of these complications are due to the multiple births associated with ART treatments. According to a study in Obstetrics and Gynecology, patients who receive in vitro fertilization (IVF) or fertility drugs are at increased risk for:

Pre-eclampsia (high blood pressure during pregnancy)
Gestational diabetes (diabetes during pregnancy)
Placental abruption (placenta beco...

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...Side Effects: Although the following is not a complete list, below the most common side effects of Adderall and Adderall XR are listed. These medications are generally well tolerated and side... Read more »

Desoxyn

...with the following medications: InsulinGuanethidineMAOIsTricylic antidepressantsPhenothiazines Pregnancy There are no significant studies showing the impact of Desoxyn on pregnant women or... Read more »

Focalin and Focalin XR

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Vyvanse

...CarbonateMeperidineMethenamine therapyNorepinephrinePhenobarbitalPhenytoinPropoxypheneVeratrum alkaloids Pregnancy Vyvanse can cause complications during pregnancy and breast-feeding. Talk... Read more »

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