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In Vitro Fertilization or IVF

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  In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) , is a procedure that helps infertile couples bring a ray of hope in their lives. A common name today, it was not less than a suspense in the late 80s known by the name of “test-tube babies”. However, different from the later, IVF is a procedure that involves combining eggs and sperm outside the human body in a laboratory. The embryo thus formed is then placed in the uterus of the mother where it grows like a regular embryo. No wonder this technology has helped more than 50 million people across the world. IVF is best suitable for the couple suffering from infertility due to: ●     Endometriosis ●     Low sperm counts ●     Problems with the uterus or fallopian tubes ●     Problems with ovulation ●     Antibody problems that harm sperm or eggs ●     The inability of sperm to penetrate or survive in the cervical mucus ●     Poor egg...

Options for menstruation

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                                                                 Angels Hope Clinic Simply Put: Periods or menses are that particular time of the month when the female body releases tissue it no longer needs. These tissue come from the uterus as blood through the vagina.  You have many choices as to how to deal with the blood flowing out. The long list of products includes, but not confines to pads, menstrual cups, tampons etc.  But with all the choices available, how does a woman know which product is right for her? There are many factors to consider when identifying the best product for your body and lifestyle: • Physical activity level • Cost • Sustainability - Reusable or disposable? • Ease of use • Time efficiency – How long can you wear the product before it needs to be replaced or cleaned? Visit Ou...

GENETIC SCREENING IN PREGNANCY

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                                                             Angel's Hope Clinic What is Prenatal Testing?  Prenatal testing may be offered to women during pregnancy to determine if the fetus has a possibility to be born with a genetic condition or birth defect.  Who is offered this Testing? All pregnant women , regardless of age, have the option to undergo prenatal testing. However, as women age, the chance of having a baby with a chromosomal abnormality increases. So the age of the mother is the most common reason for prenatal testing. Other reasons that a woman may be offered prenatal testing include: -Family history or a previous child with a genetic condition -Parents who are known carriers of a specific genetic condition -Abnormal ultrasound findings and screening test results. Visit our website :  https://www.an...