Good Clinical Practice Advice: Iron Deficiency Anemia in Pregnancy

Good Clinical Practice Advice: Iron Deficiency Anemia in Pregnancy

Anemia is one of the most prevalent health problems in the world, affecting almost half a billion women of reproductive age. Approximately 40% of fertile non-pregnant women have low iron reserves. This condition can affect more than 10% of pregnancies in high-income countries, but its impact is much bigger (20%–70%) in low-income countries. Iron deficiency anemia is the most prevalent and also the most neglected nutrient deficiency in the world, particularly among pregnant women and children, and especially in low-income countries. WHO defines anemia in pregnancy as a hemoglobin concentration of less than 11 g/dL at any stage of pregnancy;  ...

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In Vitro Fertilization (IVF): What You Need to Know..

In Vitro Fertilization (IVF): What You Need to Know..

In Vitro Fertilization is an assisted reproductive technology (ART) commonly referred to as IVF. IVF is the process of fertilization by extracting eggs, retrieving a sperm sample, and then manually combining an egg and sperm in a laboratory dish. The embryo(s) can then be frozen for storage or transferred to a woman’s uterus. One full cycle of IVF takes about three weeks. Sometimes these steps are split into different parts and the process can take longer. Why is IVF used?  IVF is offered as a primary treatment for infertility in women over age 40, and can be used to treat ...

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