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Symptoms of Pregnancy If HCG Injection Is Taken

What to know about your symptoms after taking hCG injections during IVF You have been dreaming of this moment since you were a young gal. Meet the perfect guy, enjoy married bliss and eventually it's time to start a family of your own. You are so excited. You dream about how you will dress your…

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H1N1 Injection – To Vaccinate or Not To Vaccinate

By Guest Blogger Michlyn Metropolit Tis the season. Fall is my favorite time of year. I love the crispness of the cool air that has blown in. I love the display of pumpkins and mums at every grocery store or market that I frequent (and I MEAN frequent. I have three small children and a fully stocked fridge is a very, very temporary thing).

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What Are the Side Effects of Collagen Injections?

A nicer smile. Fewer wrinkles. A more attractive nose. These are just a few of the benefits of collagen injections. These injections have been used for years, usually without any serious problems. But a small group of people have found there’s a price to pay for improved appearance. They may have an allergic reaction to some forms of collagen. There also can be side effects to collagen injections. Fortunately, there are safe alternatives.

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Upper Abdominal Pain in Pregnancy

If you have upper abdominal pain during pregnancy, it’s not necessarily to automatically switch into panic mode, according to the March of Dimes. But any severe and long-lasting stomach pain or discomfort accompanied by dizziness or bleeding is considered a medical emergency; prompt medical help is essential in such circumstances to protect you and your future son or daughter.

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How Does IVF Work?

“In vitro,” which means “in glass,” is a procedure in which a woman’s eggs are fertilized with a man’s sperm outside the body. There are many reasons why a couple might consider IVF (in vitro fertilization): blocked fallopian tubes, lack of response to infertility medication, low sperm count or sperm that are slow, or unexplained infertility. One cycle of IVF can take anywhere from 6 weeks to 2 months and, according to the Center for Human Reproduction, is successful about 50 percent of the time.