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Dec 7 2011

Tubal Pregnancy – What to Watch For After a Tubal Reversal Surgery

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There are many things that can go wrong in a normal pregnancy situation. However for a woman who has had a tubal reversal surgery this can be a big concern. This is because the complication of tubal pregnancy can be a real possibility. After tubal reversal, the chance of a tubal pregnancy is 10 - 15%.

In a normal pregnancy, the fertilized egg will travel down the fallopian tube into the uterus so that it can attach itself and begin growing. However, in a tubal pregnancy (also called an ectopic pregnancy) the fertilized egg attaches itself somewhere else.

Many times this means that it can attach in the actual fallopian tube itself. Many people do not realize that it can also attach in other incorrect places such as the cervix and belly area.

When a woman learns that she has a positive pregnancy test after tubal reversal, she may be elated and overjoyed. While this is a great thing, she also needs to be cautious about making sure to see her doctor regularly and early on in the process. Dr. Gary Berger, a noted tubal reversal surgeon, recommends that the pregnancy is monitored with HCG blood tests about twice a week at first just to make sure things are progressing in a normal way.

Also, it is recommended that a women have a vaginal ultrasound when her HCG level reaches 1500. This is because the vaginal ultrasound will show the gestation sac in the uterus if the pregnancy is normal. If there is no sac, the doctor will need to perform additional HCG blood tests for a few days until it reaches 2500 and then do another ultrasound.

If the pregnancy is normal, the yolk sac should be seen at this point. If nothing can be seen, there is a good chance that there is either a tubal pregnancy or a blighted ovum. Halting a tubal pregnancy is very important because it cannot lead to a successful or healthy outcome for the mother or the embryo.

Tubal pregnancy can be a dangerous situation in the case of a rupture, so it is important that a woman inform her doctor as soon as she has a positive pregnancy test so that he can monitor her for this possibility if she has had a tubal reversal.

Tubal Pregnancy - What to Watch For After a Tubal Reversal Surgery

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Nov 28 2011

Why In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF) Fertility Treatment is Not Worth …

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What is IVF?

In-Vitro Fertilization, better known as IVF, is a surgical procedure and fertility treatment that helps couples to conceive. The woman's egg and the partners sperm is combined outside of the womb in a lab until fertilization occurs. The fertilized egg is then placed into the woman's uterus where she has to wait and see if it becomes implanted. If it does, the baby can start to develop and the IVF procedure is considered a success.

How Much Does IVF Cost?

IVF can cost anywhere from $8000 to $15000 depending on the doctor and where you are in the world. In Canada, OHIP does not cover IVF which is why many couples need to spend the money from out of pocket.

Why IVF is not Worth the Cost as a Fertility Treatment

Success with IVF is only about 10-20% depending on the woman's body and the doctor's skill. Which means most couples fail and lose thousands of dollars with IVF fertility treatments. Most couples mistakenly believe that they will "beat the odds" when it comes to IVF.

If the woman's uterus is not ready to accept the embryo nothing can force her body to.

Even Dr. Robert Winston one of the pioneers of IVF is now speaking out against the greed of the IVF industry. He says quote "One of the major problems facing us in health-care is that IVF has become a massive commercial industry. It's very easy to exploit people by the fact that they're desperate and you've got the technology which they want, which may not work."

The Side Effects and Risks of IVF

The IVF procedure is extremely invasive and psychological stressful for both the woman and the man. The rate of miscarriage with IVF is still 32%, the same as the rate of the general population.

However the risk of an ectopic pregnancy increases to 4 times greater than the general population. An ectopic pregnancy is where the embryo starts to develop within the fallopian tubes instead of the uterus. This type of pregnancy cannot be carried to term and must be terminated.

The chance of multiple birth also increases which increases the risks while the mother is giving birth.

The Best Way To Get Pregnant

The best way to get pregnant is to deal with infertility problems at the source and to work with the body to get pregnant. Natural methods of fertility treatments work with the body as a whole and incorporates treatments such as eating a fertility diet, education, exercise, herbs and supplements, acupuncture, massage and other alternative therapies.

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Nov 26 2011

First Month Pregnancy Sign-5 Accurate Early Signs Revealed

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As you read the beginning of this article you find yourself wanting to discover what first month pregnancy sign you would need to watch out for to accurately determine whether you’re pregnant or not. You may be feeling some unnatural changes that may be indicators that you are indeed pregnant, or they may be simply after effects of your activities and are simply false alarms.

This article reveals the 5 most accurate first month pregnancy sign you need to look out for that would tell you if you’re pregnant or not. We’ll be discussing the most accurate signs namely swollen breasts, extreme fatigue, vaginal bleeding, nausea and vomiting, and sensitivity to odors.

Swollen breasts

One of the first month pregnancy sign you should look out for is swollen breasts. Due to increased levels of hormones, there tends to be sensitivity and increased soreness in the breasts. This soreness is not the same as those you might feel just before you have your period. It feels like an exaggerated version of what you would normally feel. This sign would usually last until your first trimester.

Extreme fatigue

Another first month pregnancy sign you should watch out for is extreme fatigue. If you feel like you’re constantly exhausted and out of energy, that’s an accurate early sign of pregnancy. Being tired most of the time to even do anything is felt by most pregnant women, although it’s not really known why they do. Many believe that it is the increased levels of progesterone that contribute to this effect.

Vaginal bleeding

There may be times when you would experience vaginal bleeding – an accurate first month pregnancy sign. This happens when the fertilized egg attaches to the uterus lining. This process usually starts just after 6 days after fertilization and you would see the vaginal bleeding sign around week or so after that. It is also important to note that the bleeding is light and usually lasts for a very short time only.

Nausea and vomiting

Nausea and vomiting, or what is commonly called morning sickness, is one first month pregnancy sign that happens. A misnomer, due to the term morning sickness, is that it usually occurs only during mornings, but pregnancy-related nausea and vomiting can be experience on any given part of the day.

Sensitivity to odors

One of the more peculiar first month pregnancy sign is increased sensitivity to odor. This happens in a way that some specific odors trigger your gag reflex and you feel like you want to throw up, or the odor simply irritates you. It is also normal that the food you usually like would seem repulsive to you if you’re pregnant.

First Month Pregnancy Sign-5 Accurate Early Signs Revealed

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