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What is Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI)?
Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI) is one of the most common procedures used...…
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Study Finds That COVID-19 Vaccines Do Not Damage Placenta in Pregnancy
Headlines on social media have been claiming that Covid-19 vaccines can damage the placenta - a vital organ that provides oxygen and nutrients to a growing baby. "The placenta is like the black box in an airplane. If something goes wrong with a pregnancy, we usually see changes in the placenta that can help us figure out what happened," said study co-author Dr. Jeffery Goldstein, assistant professor of pathology at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in a statement. Accordin...…
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Different studies have shown that there is a strong correlation between infertility and mental health problems. A recent literature review suggests that 25% to 60% of infertile men and women suffer from anxiety and depression induced by infertility. Having children is an integral part of identity for most of the couples. Thus, when they find themselves unable to have children, they experience...…
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The History of Medical Tourism
The practice of traveling for medical and health reasons dates back to the ancient times. Thousands of years ago, mineral thermal springs and sacred temple baths were actively used for theurapetic purposes. It is believed that hill tribes from present-day Switzerland traveled to the lands of modern day France and Germany where they could find iron-rich hot springs. Greek shrines are considered to be first well-developed medical centers. In honor of...…
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Superfetation - Getting Pregnant in Pregnancy
Superfetation is an event when the second pregnancy occurs during the initial one. In other words, a new fetus is being formed while another one is already present in the womb. Even though superfetation is considered common in some animal species, it is extremely rare in humans. So far, only a few cases of human superfetation have been reported. Several days ago, the surprising news started to circulate on the internet. Rebecca Roberts gave bi...…
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