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Male-Hormone Gene May Help Cause Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

Male-Hormone Gene May Help Cause Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

By Serena GordonHealthDay Reporter Latest Women’s Health News WEDNESDAY, May 1, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Polycystic ovary syndrome is a common cause of infertility and type 2 diabetes, but little is known about its origins. Now, new research suggests a gene involved in male hormone production plays a big role in the disorder’s development. “We’re […]

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What Couples Considering IVF Need to Know

What Couples Considering IVF Need to Know

Latest Pregnancy News WEDNESDAY, May 1, 2019 (HealthDay News) — In vitro fertilization (IVF) is widely used in the United States to help infertile couples have children. But there are a number of things people should know when considering it, an infertility specialist says. “Many factors … can affect the success of an IVF cycle, […]

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What causes spotting before a period?

What causes spotting before a period?

Spotting before a period is generally harmless, and there is not always an obvious cause. However, spotting is sometimes an early sign of pregnancy or an indication of hormonal changes in the body. Spotting is light, irregular bleeding from the vagina that is noticeable but not substantial enough to soak a pad or liner. Spotting […]

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Returning to Intimacy After Childbirth

Returning to Intimacy After Childbirth

By Len CanterHealthDay Reporter Latest Pregnancy News WEDNESDAY, May 1, 2019 (HealthDay News) — “No sex for six weeks” used to be the standard advice following childbirth and, according to many doctors, it is still a good practice to allow healing. But it’s not a hard-and-fast rule. Although a woman is at the highest risk […]

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Health Tip: Infertility 101

Health Tip: Infertility 101

(HealthDay News) — For many people, an infertility diagnosis is overwhelming. Latest Pregnancy News Infertility is characterized by the failure to have a pregnancy after 12 months of regular, unprotected sex, says the National Infertility Association. For a person or couple facing infertility, there are many options. Depending on the situation, adoption, donors, treatment and […]

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Is Chlamydia Contagious?

Is Chlamydia Contagious?

Is chlamydia contagious? Chlamydia is a contagious STD (sexually transmitted disease). Chlamydia bacteria cause the most common STD in United States. Approximately 3,000,000 women and men become infected every year. Chlamydia is most common among women and men under the age of 25. Chlamydia is caused by the gram-negative bacteria from the genus Chlamydia (C. […]

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Pregnant? The Earlier You Quit Smoking, the Better

Pregnant? The Earlier You Quit Smoking, the Better

Latest Pregnancy News WEDNESDAY, April 24, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Quitting smoking during pregnancy reduces the risk of delivering preterm. And the earlier you stop, the better, a new study finds. “Pregnancy can be a stressful time in a woman’s life. And women who smoked prior to pregnancy may turn to smoking or continue to […]