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Short Cervix Can Cause Late Miscarriages – Antai Hospital

Introduction The cervix is the lower section of the uterus, that directly connects the uterus to the vagina (birth canal). During a pregnancy, the cervix will stay shut and firm, and does not dilate or open until the end of the third trimester, nearing labor. However during this period of progression towards labor, the cervix gradually shortens and thins, to…

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Embryonic Chromosomal Abnormality & Miscarriage – Antai Hospital

Introduction Aneuploidy or Embryonic Chromosomal Abnormality, is a frequent event in human embryos, and its incidence is higher in oocytes and embryos from women of advanced maternal age. Aneuploidy is also a contributing factor in infertile populations, such as couples with recurrent miscarriages, repetitive implantation failure. However, even in today’s age,  many women are still being told that they miscarried…

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Medications to manage early contractions – Antai Hospital

You will first experience abdominal pains due to uterine contractions for a late threatened miscarriage (after week 13). Then you may notice some vaginal bleeding.  Before we delve into the medications, let’s briefly go through the steps to take after you experience symptoms of late threatened miscarriage.  Visit your gynecologist immediately to assess for fetal heartbeat. If the heartbeat is…

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Premature Ovarian Insufficiency & Recurrent Miscarriage – Antai Hospital

Premature Ovarian Insufficiency and Recurrent Miscarriage Premature ovarian insufficiency or primary ovarian insufficiency refers to women who have deteriorating ovarian functions before the age of 40. Your ovaries stop producing healthy amounts of estrogen and release irregular and low quantities of eggs. The low level of estrogen can cause thinning of the endometrium (lining of the uterus). A healthy and…

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Asherman’s Syndrome or Intrauterine Adhesions – Antai Hospital

Intrauterine Adhesions Introduction Intrauterine adhesions (IUAs) are the formation of scar tissues between the front and back inner walls of the uterus. The scar tissues forms after the stratum basalis get damaged. Stratum basalis is one of the two endometrium layers that a uterus has. The other endometrium layer is the stratum functionalis.   Stratum Basalis Stratum Functionalis Position Positioned…

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Poly-Cystic Ovary Syndrome – Antai Hospital

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome  Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a complex but common ovarian disorder among women in their reproductive years (between 18-40), affecting about 10-12% of women in this age group.  PCOS affects how a woman’s ovaries normally work. Because of the hormonal imbalances, the ovaries release eggs irregularly and sometimes not at all. It may also cause the eggs…

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Hypnobirthing: A painless and relaxing delivery for you! – Antai Hospital

Hypnobirthing – An alternative to the delivery of your baby at Antai Hospital The delivery process is assumed as one of the most painful experiences in women’s life. Nevertheless, the childbirth process could be an ecstatic and memorable lifetime event for women and their families. Most women have a fear of labor, and they opt for pharmacological pain relief. Women…

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Hyperemesis Gravidarum: Effective Treatment & Recovery! – Antai Hospital

Hyperemesis Gravidarum: Constant Nausea and Violent Vomiting Introduction: Hyperemesis Gravidarum is a pregnancy-associated disorder that is both severe and violent and can potentially lead to fetal and maternal morbidity. During pregnancy, it is very common to develop pregnancy-associated nausea and mild vomiting symptoms. This is the more common and harmless condition known as “morning sickness”. Unfortunately, due to the similarity…

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Massive Ovarian Cysts: Cause For Recurrent Miscarriage – Antai Hospital

Massive Ovarian Cysts & Recurrent Miscarriage – Antai Hospital Massive Ovarian Cysts (MOCs) or Giant Ovarian Cysts (GOCs) are benign growths of the ovary presenting with diameters more than 10cm. The cysts, although massive, are not associated with cancer, nor will they develop into any other form of cancer. However, they are associated with recurrent miscarriage and potential infertility, making…

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Male Infertility: Different Typs & Causes – Antai Hospital

Infertility is when someone is unable to have children. It can be defined as the engagement of the normal sexual life of a couple, without any contraceptive measures for a period of 12-months and achieving zero pregnancies. This scenario is widely accepted as the definition of infertility. Infertility is caused by male factors, female factors, and common factors of both…

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