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What causes week-long pregnancy bleeding?

1. Possible Causes: Bleeding in early pregnancy can have various causes. It could be implantation bleeding, which occurs when the fertilized egg attaches to the uterine lining. However, if the bleeding is accompanied by abdominal pains or cramps

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Can Natural Pregnancy Occur After Ovarian Surgery?

If only one ovary is removed during ovarian surgery, there's still a chance of natural conception because remaining ovary can still release eggs, however, if both ovaries are removed, the woman would enter menopause and wouldn't be able to conceive naturally.

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What's the Risk of 5mg Folic Acid?

1. Possible Causes: Folic acid overdose typically occurs with a daily intake exceeding 15 milligrams over four weeks or more. This surpasses the recommended daily allowance of 800 micrograms during pregnancy or lactation. 2. Necessary Actions: If concerned

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Do Anti-Thyroid Meds Affect Pregnancy?

Possibility: 1. Normal methimazole use won't hinder pregnancy. 2. Maternal exposure to methimazole in the first trimester can lead to teratogenic effects in the infant. 3. Birth defects may include choanal atresia, congenital heart disease, and facial

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How Does Breast Growth Affect Pregnancy?

Misinterpretation of Changes: 1. Breasts don't grow due to pregnancy itself but because of fat reserves accumulating. 2. Breast size isn't directly linked to milk production; it's about gland function after delivery. Possibilities: 1. Breast size change

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Improving Fertility: Lifestyle Modifications for Enhanced Conception

1.If obese, aim for weight loss. 2.Prevent untreated sexually transmitted infections. 3.Consume a diet abundant in vitamins and minerals.

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High Hormone Levels: Managing Pregnancy Symptoms

That is because your hormone levels (from the yellow corpuscle in the ovary) used to maintain the pregnancy inside your uterus are too high. This condition will continue for at least a couple of months. You can start with medication: 20 drops of metoclopramide

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Optimal Vitamin D Sources Beyond Prenatal Vitamins

Thanks for your inquiry about vitamin D. Vitamin D is important for our health, strong bones, and teeth. In terms of its sources, it can be obtained from several sources. The most important source is sunlight, as our skin produces vitamin D when exposed to it.

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Preventing Pregnancy After Unprotected Sex

There is no risk of getting pregnant because at that time of your cycle, there is no ovulation, especially if it is regular every 28 days. It may have already happened, and your ovaries released the egg, possibly by the end of June. The risk of getting

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Urinary tract infections (UTI) during pregnancy

Fiximax 200 mg tablet is not recommended for use during pregnancy due to limited available information. It is advisable to seek medical attention.

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