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Long-covid impact on female infertility

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Long-covid is the unwelcome gift that keeps giving. While better known for persistent fatigue and inflammation, a high frequency of long-covid has been established among patients with infertility, including lower success rates of assisted reproductive technologies (IVF and IUI). In a recent Ukrainian study,...
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PFAS and placental toxicity

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Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a hot topic of conversation at our household these days, as both of my teenage boys are competitive cross-country skiers, and this year was the first to have an enforced ban on PFAS (“fluoro”) in ski wax. My...
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Perineal massage and pelvic floor function

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Perineal massage – the gentle stretching of a woman’s perineum – has been shown to be effective in reducing the risk of perineal injuries during childbirth and improving postpartum pelvic floor function. A new study has looked at the relative benefits of perineal massage...
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Folate deficiency and male infertility

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The importance of folic acid in female fertility is well documented. Not surprisingly, new supportive research from Iran’s Isfahan University of Medical Sciences has highlighted the importance of folate levels in male fertility as well. The study found that males with sufficient serum folate...
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The potential of melatonin as a supplement in pregnancy

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Melatonin supplementation is a frequent recommendation for fertility preservation – well supported by research due to its antioxidant effects on preserving egg quality. Now, evidence from international studies is focusing on the important role melatonin also plays in implantation rates, fetal health and pregnancy...
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