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What do you know about myomas?

What do you know about myomas?

Posted by | 5 Sep, 2018 | , | 0 |

Myomas: the answers to 6 common questions What are they? Myomas are growths of muscle tissue that form in the uterine cavity. They can vary in size but are usually not larger than 4 or 5 cm. They are the most common benign tumour in the female genital system and affect an estimated one in five women of childbearing age. Why do they appear? They are caused by the proliferation of cells in the uterine wall. While the cause is still unknown, they are associated with the production of oestrogen, which promotes their growth. How do they differ from...

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For mothers aged 40 or over: what you need to know

For mothers aged 40 or over: what you need to know

Posted by | 18 Jul, 2018 | , , | 0 |

Motherhood after age 40: probabilities and risks It can be done. But if you decide to start a family when you are older, it is very important to be well-informed and to know your realistic chances of getting pregnant, whether naturally or with the help of assisted reproductive techniques. In these cases, time is also a key factor. Dr Jorge Rodríguez Purata, an expert in reproductive medicine from Dexeus Mujer, answers a few key questions. Age: where is the limit? In general, doctors consider a woman to be “older” when she has a child at over 38 years of age....

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Are you ready for IVF?

Are you ready for IVF?

Posted by | 11 Jul, 2018 | , | 0 |

ANSWERS TO SOME COMMON QUESTIONS ABOUT IVF It’s normal to be a bit nervous when starting IVF treatment. As well as concerns about the treatment itself, there is the uncertainty of whether your will be able to get pregnant. But you don’t need to put pressure on yourself. In fact, you can put your mind at ease. To help you, we have asked Dr Beatriz Álvaro from our centre’s Reproductive Medicine Unit to answer a few of the most common questions patients ask her. Do I have to start treatment on a particular day? Yes, in the first few days of...

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What are the chances of your child being born with a rare disease?

What are the chances of your child being born with a rare disease?

Posted by | 28 Feb, 2018 | , | 0 |

Dexeus Mujer offers its patients a genetic test to detect the most common hereditary diseases While most people will have heard of “rare diseases”, most of us are in the dark about them, unless we know somebody who is affected. However, the fact that these diseases are described as rare does not mean that they do not affect a lot people or that there are only a few. Over 6,000 rare diseases have been identified to date, and in Europe alone, 30 million people live with one. Furthermore, rare diseases can affect anyone, as they are usually caused by...

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