Teenager Hid Her Pregnancy And Killed Her Son

Fertility experts believe that teenage pregnancy is a difficult issue because it concerns not only the teenager’s capability to rear up a child but also because of the several health risks associated with this type of pregnancy. According to pub med health, children age 12 - 14 years old are more likely to have unplanned sexual intercourse because this is the age group more likely to be talked into having into sex. Statistics show that up to two-thirds of adolescent pregnancies occur in teens that are age 18 to 19 years old.

A shocking news brought by theledger.com, a fourteen year old girl was arrested and charged with killing of her newborn son. The mother of the teenage girl said that neither she nor her daughter knew about the pregnancy. According to the arrest affidavit, the girl delivered her child by herself on the 19^th of September in the bathroom of the mobile home where she lives together with her family. Her son was still connected to the umbilical cord, according to the deputies when the teenager, Cassidy Goodson choked the infant to death. The teenager told the detectives that she hid her pregnancy and killed her son because she fear that her relationship with her parents would change.

Maternal Hypertension And Its Effect On The Child

According to medscape.com, hypertension is one of the most common health problems encountered by mothers during pregnancy. Hypertension in pregnancy can be categorized into four groups - chronic hypertension, preeclampsia-eclampsia, preeclampsia superimposed on chronic hypertension and gestational hypertension. Studies show that maternal hypertension can increase the likelihood of fetal malformations because of the use of angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors during the first trimester of pregnancy.

However, further studies have to be made because clinical observation has not fully confirmed these findings.

Just recently, foxnews.com released a report stating that maternal hypertension can also affect the child’s intellect later in life. Researchers linked the low birth weight in newborns with an increased risk of aging-related disorders and lower cognitive function. According to Katri Räikkönen, a researcher at the University of Helsinki, “Lower birth rate is a proxy of environmental factors during pregnancy and preeclampsia, or high blood pressure, is one of those environmental factors.” On the other hand, the researchers believe that there are certain factors that can affect the blood pressure measurements like maternal stress and other external factor. It is possible that hypertension in women can be just a temporary incident because of these other factors.

Fertility specialists and the researchers would advise pregnant mothers to look after not just their physical health but also their psychological health because their general health can affect their pregnancy and the life of their unborn child.

Vegas Mixx, Combination Of Viagra And Valium

Erectile dysfunction is characterized by the inability of the male partner to develop or maintain an erection of the penis during sexual performance. This condition can lower the confidence of guys that is why Viagra was invented to solve man’s erection problems. But are you familiar with the term Vegas Mixx?  According to lasvegassun.com, this is the latest club drug being promoted in Sin City. The drug is growing in popularity because promotional materials described the drug as a combination of Valium and Viagra.

However, before taking any new medication, it is important to consult your doctor because it can put your health into jeopardy. Remember that Valium, which is a controlled substance have serious side effects like allergic reactions, drowsiness, in coordination, muscle weakness and tiredness. Viagra, on the other hand can cause erections that can last for four hours. The people behind this controversial drug claimed that Vegas Mixx is legal. True enough, the pharmacy never was disciplined by the Nevada State Board of Pharmacy. The production of the drug ceased only because it wasn't profitable. What is worrying about the drug is that the compounding pharmacy that manufactures Vegas Mixx was making and marketing the drug combo even before a doctor had prescribed it.

How To Know You Are Ovulating

Ovulation is an important process in the female's menstrual cycle. During ovulation a mature ovarian follicle ruptures and discharges an egg, ovum or oocyte. When the egg is fertilized by the sperm, pregnancy occurs. But if it doesn’t the woman will have her monthly menstrual cycle. Fertility experts believe that there are many ways to tell if you are ovulating or not. 

First is to check the calendar. To be effective in predicting ovulation using a menstrual calendar, your cycle should be consistent. Monitoring your cycles for a few months will tell you if your periods are regular or irregular. If irregular this method will not work for you.

Second, pay attention to any twinge of pain or a series of cramps in your lower abdominal area. This is known as mittelschmerz — German for "middle pain." This is a cue that the mature ovarian follicle has ruptured and an egg has been released.

Third, monitor your body temperature. Your basal body temperature or BBT will reach its lowest point at ovulation and then rise instantly and dramatically (about a half a degree) as soon as ovulation occurs.

Fourth, observe your cervical mucus. Monitor any increase in quantity, and change in consistency of cervical mucus.

Fifth, invest in an Ovulation predictor kits (OPKs). This kit can pinpoint your date of ovulation in advance by looking at levels of luteinizing hormone.

Above are excellent ways on how to detect if you are ovulating or not. Knowing if you are ovulating or not will help you and your partner especially if you have been trying to conceive. 

Gestational Diabetes Risks After Pregnancy

Diabetes is the seventh leading cause of death in America. Based on statistics, it affects 25.8 million people of all ages. Gestational diabetes is a condition in which women who are not previously diagnosed with diabetes show signs of increased in the blood glucose levels during pregnancy. This is typical during the third trimester of pregnancy. According to the report of examiner.com, Eunice Shriver Kennedy National Institute of Child Health and Human Development Institute estimated that in five percent of all pregnancies women develop diabetes that wasn't there prior to the pregnancy. The National Diabetes Education Program also stated that between 7 percent and 18 percent of all pregnancies will develop to gestational diabetes.

Although women diagnosed with gestational diabetes is considered high risk. There are women with gestational diabetes who have healthy pregnancies and deliver healthy babies because they adhere to the treatment plan given to them by their respective doctors. On the other hand, there is increased risks of obesity and development of diabetes in children whose mothers diagnosed with gestational diabetes. In addition, a woman who develops diabetes during her pregnancy is seven times more likely to develop type 2 diabetes after delivering her baby. According to reproductive and fertility experts, adhering to proper diet and exercise during pregnancy can help manage the condition.

Impact Of Breast Cancer Treatment To Fertility

Based on statistics released by breastcancer.org, about 1 in 8 women in the United States will develop invasive breast cancer over the course of her lifetime. This is a very troubling figure because it means 27 percent of the population. Many women diagnosed with breast cancer fear the different treatments that they will need to undergo and its impact on their fertility.

According to fertility experts, as with most types of cancer, treatment for breast cancer will have a negative impact on the woman’s fertility. Some of the side effects are temporary, but others are permanent. The degree of the impact will rely on the type of treatment and dosage that the woman will receive and the age of the patient.

Chemotherapy used to treat cancer is very effective in killing breast cancer tumors. This treatment not only destroys the cancer cells in the body, it can also damage the woman’s fertility because it also affects the healthy cells. Moreover, breast cancer treatment can cause premature menopause in some women. On the other hand, this does not instantly occur after completing chemotherapy.

Due to the advancement of science and technology, fertility doctors came up with an effective way to preserve a woman’s fertility. It is important that these options to be discussed with a person diagnosed with breast cancer prior to receiving treatment so that the patient will have options if ever she is considering getting pregnant in the future.

Men’s Sperm Quality Linked To Antioxidant Intake

Antioxidants are important compounds found in foods. It is also produced by the body to protect the organs and body systems from free radicals which can damage cellular structures. According to fertility experts, consumption of fruits and vegetables can help promote good reproductive health. Vitamin E which is found in vegetable oils helps to reduce the oxidative stress on our cells. It also has positive effect on both eggs and sperms’ health because as an antioxidant, it protects these reproductive cells from damage. Other good sources of antioxidants in foods are found in green vegetables like spinach and broccoli, while zinc sources include seafood, red meat, beans, nuts and dairy.

A new study revealed that middle aged and older men who consume enough antioxidants in their diet may have better-quality sperm than men who lack the important nutrients. Those who receive the most antioxidants have fewer DNA-strand breaks in their sperm. DNA-strand breaks in their sperm measures the genetic quality of male reproductive cell.

Further studies are to be made because the study does not prove that antioxidants directly improve sperm quality or improve the chances of a healthy pregnancy. Although male factors only account to forty percent to infertility cases, it doesn’t hurt to take care of the body and improve fertility. 

Upon reading this, I thought that men will now be more interested and willing to take antioxidants, share your thoughts and point of views regarding men who needs to take antioxodants.

New Development In Birth Control Can Prevent HIV

Today, there are so many kinds of birth control methods that men and women can use to prevent pregnancy. Some of the most common forms of contraceptives that are also available in local drug stores and pharmacies are condoms, pills, sponges and spermicidal.  According to the latest report of opposingviews.com, new birth controls are being developed that can actually prevent cancer and reduce the risk of infection.

The first type of birth control method discovered that can prevent transmission of Human immunodeficiency virus or HIV is the vaginal ring that contains microbicides. If this birth control method is used in combination with other methods, it is an effective form of contraceptive.

The second type is a non-hormonal oral contraceptive pill for men. As of the moment, the only reversible contraceptive method that men can use is condoms. Vasectomy, another famous procedure is meant to be a permanent birth control method. Regularly, women are the ones who are responsible for taking the pill on a regular basis to prevent pregnancy. Thanks to the advancement of science, a new molecule known as JQ1 was developed, which according to research inhibits a testes-specific protein known as BRDT that is essential for fertility and procreation.

This is very interesting discovery and innovation from our scientists, share your thoughts and point of views regarding its efficacy to prevent HIV. 

Kegel Exercises To Prevent Incontinence In Third Trimester

Kegel exercise consists of repeatedly contracting and relaxing the muscles of the pelvic floor. It was first published by Dr. Arnold Kegel in 1948. The aim of the exercise is to improve muscle tone by intensification and strengthening the pubococcygeus muscles of the pelvic floor. Doctors would recommend kegel exercises to pregnant women for preparation to the physiological stresses during later stages of pregnancy and childbirth.

At a standstill, there have been questions on the effectiveness of Kegel exercises in preventing incontinence - predominantly the fecal variety. Researchers of the Norwegian University of Science and Technology conducted a study and assigned 855 women in their second trimester to either join a supervised exercise program or stick with schedule prenatal care. The schedule prenatal care includes standard advice to do Kegels and written information about them, but not active instruction.

Based on the report of chicagotribune.com, the exercise group had one weekly hour-long session of low-impact aerobic exercise and strength training, which includes Kegel exercises. The study lasted for twelve weeks of trial; the women were in their late pregnancy. The study revealed that about 11 percent of the exercisers said they had problems with urine leakage at least once a week as  compared with 19 percent of women in the control group. Thus, women who exercise and strengthen their pelvic muscles are less likely to have problems with urine leakage in their third trimester.