Basic guidelines to having a baby (2)
The link between food intolerances and anti-sperm antibodies is now well established. Studies have found that women with multiple allergies and food intolerances were more likely to miscarry.
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Basic guidelines on how to have a baby
The month of January is usually the period when most people think of New Year resolutions. And for others, having babies tops the list for man. My next series of articles would focus on ways to assist couples to achieve their dreams based on current understanding.
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My New Year message to all readers
I use this opportunity to wish many readers, who have sent regular compliments to me for the informative and helpful hints they have obtained from reading the column, a happy New Year.
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Recent advances in assisted reproductive technology in Nigeria
Recent advances in assisted reproductive technology in Nigeria by Prof Oladapo Ashiru Sub-fertility or infertility may be the most painful problem in the lives of those who are unable to bear children. Infertility has a social stigma and it leads to social, mental...
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Irregular or extra-long menstruation may portend shorter lifespan (2)
Women are counseled to keep track of their menses – the regularity, the cycle length to detect an abnormality, and present early to their gynaecologist.
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Irregular or extra-long periods may portend shorter life span
Women whose menstrual cycles were always irregular between the ages of 14 and 17 and 18 to 22 were 21 per cent and 34 per cent, respectively, more likely to die from any cause than women reporting very regular menstrual cycles in the same age ranges.
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Guidelines to be observed when you want baby (3)
There is a common misconception that egg and sperm quality cannot be improved. In fact it is possible to improve the quality of your egg and sperm; however, it takes 120 days.
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New technology could help prevent sickle cell anaemia
A Professor of Anatomy, Oladapo Ashiru, has said that with the advent of technology, sickle cell parents could avoid giving birth to children with sickle cell anaemia.
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Guidelines to be observed when you want baby
The United Nations General Assembly has concluded that wanting a baby is a human rights issue. Hence nations must do their best to provide access to infertility treatment to any deserving individual or couple. Secondly, that individual or couple desiring to have babies need to ensure that their body system is clean enough to go through conception. By this, individuals that are obese or overweighed need to lose at least five per cent of their body weight before attempting conception through the use of life style changes and dietary modifications. Also the use of available facilities that can help in this process and removal of body toxins have been advocated prior to conception.
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Menopause: Weight management and conception (3)
Menopause: Weight management and conception (3) by Prof Oladapo Ashiru You can become physically active without starting a formal exercise programme. Just spend time doing the thing you love that also gets you moving. Do more gardening and dancing. Take longer walks...
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