05:43 17th April 2016 | Birth Control Methods

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There are at least 15 different types of contraception that allow you to enjoy sex without the risk of getting pregnant.These birth control methods include barrier methods –condoms, caps and the diaphragm; hormonal methods – birth control pills, implants and injections;Intrauterine devices (IUDs), sterilization and the emergency morning after contraceptive pill.

Contraceptives work by :

Preventing an egg from being released ...

01:53 17th April 2016 | Sex Selection

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Sex selection is the deliberate determination of a baby’s gender at embryo stage and transplanting only the desired embryo(s) into the uterus. Advances in the ability to genetically assess embryos before transfer into the uterus aided the high degree of precision this practice enjoys. The main reason for gender selection is for family balancing. Gender selection could be used to prevent a genetic disease from being passed on from o...

06:06 11th March 2016 | Oocyte Retrieval

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Author: Olubimpe Adetunji, Senior Fertility Nurse, The Bridge Clinic, with Agency reports.

The 1980s witnessed a drastic change from the use of laparoscope to vaginal ultrasound probe for egg retrieval during an IVF procedure. Although the technique of using a vaginal ultra-sound probe is less invasive and associated with higher pregnancy rates, it is one of the most stressful and painful components of the entire assisted reproductive...

05:54 11th March 2016 | Diet & Fertility

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Much has been said about whether the correct diet can help you conceive and the consensus from reputable sources is yes it can. According to a study of diet and fertility from Harvard Medical School, eating certain foods and avoiding others are things you can do yourself to help improve your ovulatory function.

You should eat more complex or good carbohydrates and limit highly processed ones. Good carbohydrates are those which contain...

02:15 11th March 2016 | Naira Devaluation

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In November the Nigerian Central Bank devalued the Naira by eight per cent and set the exchange rate at N198 to the dollar. It als orestricted access to foreign currency for items that can be produced locally. Furthermore, Nigerians are allowed to withdraw no more than $300 a day from channels located abroad with their Naira-denominated cards. There are also limits as to how much foreign currency you can spend online. This has caused pr...

22:47 10th March 2016 | Pathology

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Pathology is a branch of medical science primarily concerned with the examination of organs, tissues, and bodily fluids - blood,saliva,bone, urine for example - in order to diagnose a specific condition or disease.Typically, laboratories will process the samples provided and analyse the results which are given to the patient’s doctor. A general pathologist is a physician who is trained in clinical chemistry, microbiology and haematology...

22:38 10th March 2016 | Sexually Transmitted Diseases

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Most of the sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are curable if treated properly but they can affect the fertility of both men and women if they are mismanaged. They are easily transmitted and mostly curable, and are often a source of embarrassment for the sufferer who may be reluctant to seek help. The World Health Organisation (WHO) estimates that about 70 per cent of the more than three million new STD infections that occur annually ...

22:16 10th March 2016 | Fertility Evaluation

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When investigating infertility, one of the first objectives is to determine whether the patient can conceive naturally or not. The basic tests to determine this ability to conceive naturally include a pelvic scan to check the uterus, cervix, ovaries and vagina, and blood tests to check the levels of the follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and Luteinezing hormone (LH). http://www.thebridgeclinic.com/Treatments/FertilitySure

FSH is one o...

10:16 29th February 2016 | Endometiosis & Infertility

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Endometriosis is a painful, chronic disease that affects 15% of all women of reproductive age and this percentage is reflected in Nigeria. It occurs when tissue, similar to the lining of the uterus (endometrium), is found in organs outside the uterus. These organs may include the ovaries, the fallopian tubes, the ligaments that support the uterus, the bladder, the bowel, the vagina and the vulva. The misplaced tissue can develop into le...

21:49 9th February 2016 | Pregnancy Loss

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Having a miscarriage is extremely distressing. Having three or more miscarriages is a terrible experience for the women concerned and for those close to her. She needs all the love and support they can give to help her recover from the desperate disappointment and hopelessness she is feeling. It should be noted right away that recurring pregnancy loss (RPL) is often a natural process and almost two-thirds of women with RPL will eventual...