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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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Bugs, Bugs, Bugs

By Florence Cardinal , Health Expert

...our purposes here, I want to deal with just one - pinworms. The pinworm is a common... Read more »

Pregnancy Nutrition and Weight Gain

By Amy Hendel , Health Expert

A mother's health and nutrition even before pregnancy, let alone during the 9 months, has a huge... Read more »

Gestational Diabetes: Control It For Your Child's Sake

By Craig Stoltz , Health Expert

...mothers who did not control their blood sugar during pregnancy were nearly twice as likely to be... Read more »

Pregnancy and Acid Reflux

By Tracy Davenport , Health Expert

...are pregnant. Multiple factors cause acid reflux in pregnancy, including hormonal changes and... Read more »

Straight from the Womb: Are we dooming our children?

By Dr. Frank Varon , Health Expert

...obesity with the total range of hyperglycemia in pregnancy. Metabolic imprinting in women and... Read more »

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Type 2 Diabetes: Risk Factors

...(good) cholesterol less than 35 mg/dL or triglyceride level 250 mg/dL or higherHave had diabetes during pregnancy (gestational diabetes) or have given birth to a baby that weighed more than 9... Read more »

Hypothyroidism: Risk Factors

...Because the symptoms of hypothyroidism and menopause are so similar, hypothyroidism may easily be missed.Pregnancy is a major factor in the higher risk in women. It affects the thyroid in a number... Read more »

Urinary Tract Infection: Diagnosis

In younger women, UTI symptoms plus positive results on an over-the-counter dipstick test are oftentimes enough to make a diagnosis. Symptoms include frequent urination and vaginal burning,... Read more »

Periodontal Disease: Highlights

...whether treating periodontal disease can reduce the risk for heart disease.Periodontal Disease and PregnancyPeriodontal disease can increase the risks for preterm birth, low birth weight infants,... Read more »

What Causes Depression?

...abnormalities. [For more information, see In-Depth Report #79: Premenstrual disorder.]Depression and PregnancyDepression During Pregnancy. Pregnancy is certainly an occasion of great celebration... Read more »

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