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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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Mom, Baby, and Paint Chips

By Patrika Tsai , Health Expert

...gestational diabetes, preeclampsia, and the need for a caesarian section. The obstetrician can... Read more »

Guilt By Association: Who Is To Blame For Rising Healthcare Costs?

By Beth McNamara , Health Expert

...cerebral palsy cases contributed to the incidence of Caesarian Sections to increase by 22... Read more »

Having the baby!

By Kelsey Bonilla , Health Expert

Pregnancy Tracker: 39 weeks Size of the Baby: 8 pounds, more or less Biggest Obstacle: Just... Read more »

C-Section or Not? Choosing a Caesarean Section Delivery to Avoid Incontinence

By Jennifer Sobol, D.O. , Health Expert

Historically, a Caesarean Section or C-section for short had been performed in emergencies if a... Read more »

Pregnancy and Herpes

By Charlotte Grayson, M.D. , Health Expert

If you are pregnant or thinking of becoming pregnant and you have herpes, you may have a lot more... Read more »

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Health Guide

New Study Gives Mothers with Herpes More Options

A newly concluded study conducted at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical center offers hope to women living with genital herpes who wish to bear children. Because there is a small risk of... Read more »

Endometriosis: Risk Factors

Endometriosis affects at least 5.5 million women in North America and millions more worldwide. An estimated 2 - 4% of all premenopausal adult women have detectable endometriosis, and over... Read more »

Herpes Simplex: Risk Factors

The severity of symptoms depends on where and how the virus enters the body. Except in very rare instances and in special circumstances, the disease is not life threatening, although it... Read more »

Uterine Fibroids and Hysterectomy: Complications

Effect on Fertility. The effect of fibroids on fertility is controversial. A 2002 analysis suggested that they may account for infertility in only 1 - 2.4% of women who have trouble... Read more »

Eating Disorders: Complications of Anorexia

of AnorexiaAnorexia nervosa is a very serious illness that has a wide range of effects on the body and mind. It is also associated with other problems, ranging from frequent flus and... Read more »

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