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Missed miscarriage: Symptoms, causes and when you can get pregnant again
One of the reasons why couples prefer to wait with their pregnancy announcement is the risk of a missed miscarriage; this is when the foetus stops developing and dies. However, unlike in a spontaneous miscarriage, the foetus remains in the woman's body, and because the placenta continues to secrete hormones, the mother often only hears this painful news from her doctor.
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Spontaneous miscarriage: The most common complication in early pregnancy
'We don't want to announce it yet just in case...' Many couples who managed to conceive feel this way. They don't want to announce the pregnancy too early for the fear of experiencing a spontaneous miscarriage, which is unfortunately not so uncommon today - it is the most common early pregnancy complication, and some women experience it repeatedly.
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What happens in the body after an embryo transfer: Embryo implantation
For couples undergoing IVF treatment, an embryo transfer is like the finish line - after ovarian stimulation for the release of healthy eggs, the eggs are very carefully collected, fertilised 'in vitro', and introduced into the uterine cavity after laboratory cultivation. How does the embryo implant in the uterus?
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Diet for PCOS: What should you eat and what should you avoid?
Polycystic ovary syndrome is a condition that throws off women's hormone balance and causes a number of metabolic problems. However, doctors say that a proper diet can alleviate the symptoms of this disease, so let's take a look at what you should eat. It's not really a diet per se, it's more of a change in lifestyle and eating habits.
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How to increase female fertility and improve the chances of conception
When couples decide to become parents, they often expect their first attempt to be succussful. But you may not see two lines on a pregnancy test your next cycle, on the contrary: it's almost impossible to know how long it will take before you conceive. There are thankfully many ways for a woman to increase her fertility and her chances of becoming pregnant.
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Sex and IVF: What do you need to know about sex during IVF treatment?
It's finally here - your IVF journey is beginning, and if everything goes smoothly, you will soon become parents. Although this tends to be accompanied with great hope and excitement, the treatment may also be stressful and raise 'safety' questions. One question that may arise is whether you can have sex during and after IVF treatment.
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Ectopic pregnancy after IVF
In order for a pregnancy to progress successfully from two lines on a pregnancy test to delivery, a woman's body must fulfil several important tasks, one of which is the fertilised egg implanting in the uterus. Unfortunately, this is not always the case... In these cases women may experience an ectopic pregnancy. How can you recognize it and what are the risks?
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Bleeding after IVF? Don’t think of the worst
An emotional roller coaster - this is how most women describe the days after an embryo transfer, experiencing a lot of ups and downs. In addition, symptoms such as cramps, spotting or light bleeding, which future mothers often interpret as a bad omen, can make the waiting period more uncomfortable. However, in many cases there is no reason to panic.
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How can you improve your spermiogram and support male fertility?
In the world of (in)fertility, there are numerous tips and methods for improving female reproductive health, but there is far less advice on how to increase male fertility. What can you do when something isn't right with your sperm, and how can you improve the results of your spermiogram?
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