A couple’s risk of miscarriage may rise when the woman or man consumes more than two caffeinated drinks a day in the weeks leading up to conception, a new study suggests. Risk of miscarriage also may increase if the mother-to-be drinks more than two caffeinated beverages daily during the first seven weeks of pregnancy, the researchers found.
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Female Sterilization: Why Are So Many Women Getting Their Tubes Tied, And Why Aren’t Men Doing The Same?
Many women across the globe struggle with fertility: Some try to become pregnant but can’t, others are persistently unsuccessful at in vitro fertilization, and many experience the heartbreak of miscarriage. While these women strive for motherhood, others inhabit the opposite end of the fertility spectrum, hoping to avoid pregnancy at any cost — even if it means permanently closing the door to birthing children. Becoming sterile, though stigmatized throughout history, is no longer viewed as the loss of a woman’s femininity, purpose, or worth in most places. Rather, it’s a conscious choice many women make to gain absolute control over their reproductive systems.
Health Buzz: Sooner Might Be Better for Trying Again After Pregnancy Loss
It may be time to rethink traditional advice to wait at least three months after a miscarriage before trying to conceive again, according to a new study published online Monday in Obstetrics & Gynecology. Couples who attempted within a three-month window after losing a pregnancy had a 53 percent chance of a later live birth in the six-month study interval, compared with a 36 percent chance for couples who waited longer, the study found.
These 25 Celebrities Got Candid About Their Struggles With Infertility
Many women endure a difficult journey on the road to parenthood. Even though as many as 25 percent of pregnancies end in miscarriage and a record number of couples are turning to IVF, there are still countless moms-to-be who are suffering in silence. From fertility treatments and surrogates to adoptions, these 25 celebrities have gotten candid about their own experiences with infertility in hopes of letting others know that they are not alone.
Fertility Experts Find Aspirin Can Boost Chances of Women Getting Pregnant
Women trying to get pregnant may improve their chances of conceiving if they take a small dose of aspirin.Experts said that the anti-inflammatory drug could help boost fertility even after suffering from a miscarriage.
Human Reproduction, Health Broadly Damaged by Toxic Chemicals: Report
Among the poor health outcomes linked to pesticides, air pollutants, plastics and other chemicals, according to the report from the International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO), an organization representing obstetrical and gynecological associations from 125 countries, are miscarriage and still births, an increase in cancer, attention problems and hyperactivity.
6 Myths About Miscarriage
Miscarriage is a heartbreakingly common experience, ending 15 percent to 20 percent of confirmed pregnancies. Although many women experience miscarriage, this loss has often been shrouded in secrecy, and couples often grieve alone.
Women With Endometriosis Have Greater Risk Of Pregnancy Complications, Including Miscarriage and Ectopic Pregnancy
A recent study in the UK has found that women with endometriosis are more likely to experience complications during and after pregnancy, including an increased risk of miscarriage, and ectopic pregnancy.
DNA Test Uncovers Clues to Past Miscarriages
DNA analysis of tissue archived from dilation and curettage (D&C) procedures after miscarriage can identify chromosomal abnormalities that might have caused the pregnancy loss, according to a study published in Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology.
ASRM: Male Phthalate Levels Linked to Lower Fecundability
Male concentrations of phthalates correlate with diminished couple fecundability, while increased maternal conjugated bisphenol A (BPA) levels correlate with miscarriage, according to two studies presented at the annual meeting of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine, held from Oct. 12 to 17 in Boston.