The endocrine disruptors’ chemicals in environment- Prof Oladapo A. Ashiru OFR, FAMedS.
In 1995, the World Health Organisation stated that unintentional poisonings kill an estimated 355,000 people globally each year. In developing countries – where two-thirds of these deaths occur – such poisonings are associated strongly with excessive exposure to and...
Update on gestational surrogacy
Update on Gestational Surrogacy - Using IVF and Having a Surrogate Mother Carry the Child for You The history of Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) dates back to 1963 when Yanagimachi and Chang reported in-vitro fertilization of hamster eggs. After that,...
Recent advances in understanding polycystic ovarian syndrome
RECENT ADVANCES IN THE UNDERSTANDING OF POLYCYSTIC OVARIAN SYNDROME Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is one of the major causes of infertility in Nigeria. Recent information now points to nutrition, environmental toxins, and occupational hazards are some of the...
It is now clear that Environmental Toxin may lead to polycystic ovarian syndrome
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a group of disorders that consists of excess androgens, menstrual irregularities, and chronic lack of ovulation. About six percent to 20 percent of women in the reproductive age group (15-45 years) are affected by PCOS, and...
PREMATURE OVARIAN FAILURE by Dr. Moji Aderonmu
Ovulation
Hypercalcemia and fertility
Hypercalcemia and fertility Mrs. S. E. is a 39-year-old lady who visited the Medical Art Center, Ikeja, on infertility. Her doctor wanted her to see an endocrinologist and seek treatment for her high level of serum calcium. After going through inquiries and...
OVARIAN HYPERSTIMULATION SYNDROME by Dr. Moji Aderonmu
OVARIAN HYPERSTIMULATION SYNDROME by Dr. Moji Aderonmu This in simplest terms refers to the conglomeration of symptoms and signs that result from overstimulated and enlarged ovaries, more often than not; due to fertility treatment. Thus, it is a complication of...
Irregular periods and infertility
Menstruation is said to be abnormal if there is an alteration in the time between periods and the volume of the menstruum for example – less than 21 days or more than 35 days apart; missing three or more periods in a row; the menstrual flow is much heavier or lighter than usual; periods that last longer than eight days; periods that are accompanied by pain, cramping, nausea, or vomiting; bleeding or spotting that happens between periods, after menopause, or the following sex.
CANCERS- FERTILITY AND FERTILITY PRESERVATION by Dr. Moji Aderonmu
CANCERS- FERTILITY AND FERTILITY PRESERVATION In the words of the quintessential Maya Angelou- “Do the best you can until you know Sbetter. Then when you know better, do better.” In the field of medicine, we have technology to thank for helping us harness the...
Sexually transmitted diseases
Research shows that about 10 per cent of human infertility is caused by tubule obstruction, and this is usually, although not always, caused by infectious diseases transmitted sexually.
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