ASSISTED REPRODUCTIVE TECHNOLOGIES

Apr 17 2025HEALTH

Pregnancy and Parkinson's: A Hidden Connection

Pregnancy can be a rollercoaster. Hormones are all over the place. The body changes in amazing ways. But what if a woman has a rare condition called Multiple System Atrophy (MSA)? This condition affects the nervous system. It causes problems with movement and body functions. It usually starts in people around 50 or 60 years old. But with advances in fertility treatme...

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Apr 16 2025HEALTH

Boosting Fertility: The TCM Way

Fertility treatments are becoming more common as couples seek help to have a baby. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is often used alongside these treatments. It is believed that TCM can boost the chances of getting pregnant. However, there are no set rules or agreements on how to use TCM with fertility treatments. This is a problem because it means that treatments ...

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Mar 15 2025HEALTH

Mitochondrial Diseases: A New Look at Reproductive Options

Mitochondrial diseases are tricky. They are caused by faulty genes in the tiny powerhouses of our cells, called mitochondria. These diseases can be passed from mothers to their children, making family planning a complex issue. The way these faulty genes mix with healthy ones, called heteroplasmy, plays a big role in whether a child will inherit the disease. ...

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