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Life Science: Content on Fetal Medicine and Human Reproduction by Dr. Andre Miyague and Dr. Danielle Miyague.
Mulher conversando com médico sobre riscos de medicamentos para fertilidade

Fertility drugs and cancer risk: what you need to know

The journey to motherhood is not always simple, and for many women, fertility treatments are an important part of that path. It's natural, however, to have concerns about the safety of these medications, especially regarding the potential risk of cancer. A new guide published by American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) Review what science has to say about it. I will explain here what this means for those considering treatment, using simple and clear language.

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Inseminação Intrauterina e Coito Programado.

Low-complexity treatments: Intrauterine Insemination and Timed Intercourse 

When we seek a specialist in human reproduction, we often leave with a treatment recommendation after the diagnosis. But did you know that there are less complex and less invasive options to help with conception?

Below, we will discuss two low-complexity treatments that may be indicated for couples trying to conceive: timed intercourse and intrauterine insemination (IUI). These treatments, although simpler, can offer excellent results in well-selected cases.

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Ilustração de curvas de crescimento fetal e percentis, explicando o acompanhamento do desenvolvimento do bebê durante a gestação.

Fetal growth restriction: what it is and how to monitor your baby's development.

Pregnancy is a phase full of discoveries and emotions. One of the biggest concerns for parents is the healthy growth of their baby. An important way to monitor this development is to understand concepts such as percentiles and growth charts. Furthermore, it's essential to know how to identify cases where the baby is not growing as expected, which we call Fetal Growth Restriction (FGR). 

In this article, I will explain in a simple and clear way what these terms mean, such as percentile, what normal growth is, and the differences between early and late fetal growth restriction.

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Ilustração do processo de congelamento de óvulos e preservação da fertilidade feminina

Egg freezing: everything you need to know 

You've probably heard about egg freezing. But do you know what "freezing your eggs" really means? Let's talk about it in a simple and clear way, so you understand everything you need to know about this increasingly popular technique among women who want to preserve their fertility.

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Ilustração de reserva ovariana e seu impacto no planejamento reprodutivo

Ovarian reserve: what is it and why is it important for reproductive planning?

Ovarian reserve is a term that frequently comes up in human reproduction and reproductive planning consultations, but do you know what it really means? In this article, I've tried to clarify everything about this essential topic for women who are planning a pregnancy or who want to better understand their reproductive options for the future. 

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