Is induced abortion a risk factor in subsequent pregnancy? [PDF]
Objective: To determine whether a history of terminations of pregnancy influences subsequent pregnancies in terms of pregnancy risks, prematurity and neonatal biometrics.
Briese, Volker+5 more
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Efficacy of Cervical Mucus Observations Plus Electronic Hormonal Fertility Monitoring as a Method of Natural Family Planning [PDF]
Objective: To determine the effectiveness of an electronic hormonal fertility monitor plus cervical mucus monitoring to avoid pregnancy. Design: A 12-month prospective clinical efficacy trial. Setting and Participants: One hundred ninety five (195) women
Barron, Mary L+3 more
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Pregnancy and contraceptive use among women participating in an HIV prevention trial in Tanzania. [PDF]
OBJECTIVES: Information on pregnancy rates and factors associated with pregnancy and contraceptive use is important for clinical trials in women in sub-Saharan Africa where withdrawal of investigational products may be required in the event of pregnancy ...
Baisley, Kathy+8 more
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Pattern and Predictors of Weight Gain During Pregnancy Among HIV-1-Infected Women from Tanzania [PDF]
Progression of HIV disease is often accompanied by weight loss and wasting. Gestational weight gain is a strong determinant of maternal and neonatal outcomes; however, the pattern and predictors of weight gain during pregnancy among HIV-positive women ...
Antelman, Gretchen+5 more
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Sperm chromatin dispersion test before sperm preparation is predictive of clinical pregnancy in cases of unexplained infertility treated with intrauterine insemination and induction with clomiphene citrate [PDF]
Background/aims: A large proportion of men with normal sperm results as analyzed using conventional techniques have fragmented DNA in their spermatozoa.
De Croo, Ilse+4 more
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Down Regulation with Luteal GnRH Agonist Therapy in Euploid Embryo Transfers Does Not Impact Pregnancy Rates [PDF]
Introduction : Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) agonists have been used during assisted reproductive technology (ART) treatment for pituitary suppression and stimulation.
Bergin, MD, Keri+4 more
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Implementation of the International Association of Diabetes and Pregnancy Study Groups criteria: Not always a cause for concern [PDF]
Background: Controversy surrounds the decision to adopt the International Association of Diabetes and Pregnancy Study Groups (IADPSG) criteria for the diagnosis of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) as fears that disease prevalence rates will soar have ...
Quinlivan, J, Sibartie, P
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Changing patterns of teenage pregnancy: population based study of small areas [PDF]
OBJECTIVES: To measure the impact of socioeconomic deprivation on rates of teenage pregnancy and the extent of local variation in pregnancy rates in Scotland, and to examine how both have changed over time.
McLeod, A.
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Efficacy of Achieving Pregnancy with Fertility-Focused Intercourse [PDF]
Purpose: To compare pregnancy rates when women have intercourse on self-estimated high and peak fertile days and when they only have intercourse on low fertile days during the fertile window (FW).
Fehring, Richard, Mu, Qiyan
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Tubal stump pregnancy in ART patients two cases of ectopic stump pregnancy after IVF-ET [PDF]
Ectopic pregnancy (EP) is a complication of pregnancy in which the embryo attaches outside the uterus. The rate of ectopic pregnancy is about 1 and 2% that of live births, though it may be as high as 4% among those using assisted reproductive technology
Di Tucci, Chiara
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