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Birth Control And Fertility

A woman’s body is complex and any changes can affect a woman’s cycle. These changes can sometimes be negatively attributed to the use of birth control. Birth control is often misconstrued, particularly when it comes to its effect on fertility. The link between birth control and fertility has caused many women to question their birth control choices. This article takes a comprehensive look at this link and whether this link is true or just a myth.

Fallopian Tube Blockage Treatment

Typically, the causes of fallopian tube blockage are infections, diseases, or surgical complications. Often, blockage is discovered as patients are being treated for something else, because it usually does not present symptoms. In fact, someone with blocked fallopian tubes may not even know it. Therefore we shall discuss fallopian tube blockage, what causes it, the impact of blocked tubes, how they are detected and how they are treated.

IVF vs. IUI

There are many reasons why people who want to have children are unable to. As it is, statistically, one stands a 15 to 25 percent chance of becoming pregnant naturally. If you add conditions and diseases to the equation, the odds begin to decline. Thankfully, in the last few decades, medical science has found ways around infertility through assisted reproductive technologies (ART) such as in vitro fertilization (IVF) and intrauterine insemination (IUI). IUI is typically chosen for its low cost, whereas IVF is chosen for its effectiveness. In this article, we shall compare both ARTs after which you can consult with your healthcare provider in order to decide which method will be the most effective for your family building plans. We shall outline both processes, their costs, as well as their success rates.

Pineapple and Pregnancy

When considering diet in pregnancy, it is important to ensure that the nutritional content of your meals is balanced. It is advisable to avoid highly processed foods altogether, including raw meats and unpasteurized dairy products, as these could host disease carrying microbes which could negatively impact both you and your baby. Fruits make for a particularly good snack because they are infused with vitamins and minerals which are crucial to the development of your unborn child. Pineapples are unique for the nutritional value they add to a person’s diet. We shall be highlighting some benefits of consuming pineapple while pregnant.

Stages of Endometriosis

The tissue that is shed during one’s period is called the endometrium. When this tissue grows in places outside of the uterus, it leads to a condition called endometriosis. Endometriosis can be quite painful and can cause the formation of scar tissue and lesions. It can also cause difficulty in urination and sexual intercourse due to pain. Endometriosis affects nearly 200 million girls and women all over the world, according to the World Health Organization . Although it currently has no cure, there are ways to manage its symptoms, including any infertility that it may cause. In this article, we shall be discussing the stages, symptoms, treatment, and the impact of endometriosis on a person’s health and fertility.

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