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Gut health and fertility

To get started… Here you have a definition of some basic terms related to the bugs that live in our body that you might find useful if you are not familiar with them. Microbiota: the microorganisms of a particular site, habitat, or geological period. Microbiome: the microorganisms in a particular environment (including the body or a part of the body).…
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May 28, 2022
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Mental health awareness month: QoL while TTC

What is quality of life? Quality of life isn’t synonymous with being happy. Quality of life is subjective and includes positive and negative facets of life. It is assessed when considering a person’s physical, psychological, and social health. Complex perceptions, personality-related, monetary, social, cultural, and legislative components also take place. Fluctuations in quality of life or well-being are frequently reported…
Redia IVF
May 6, 2022
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When your immunity prevents pregnancy or How antibodies can complicate conception

Brno, 29 April 2022 Immune system disorders are behind a significant proportion of spontaneous abortions. They are also one of the relatively common causes of infertility. There may be several reasons why the immune system, initially oriented towards the body's defenses, turns against our body‘s natural processes. Modern reproductive medicine can already detect the vast majority of them and help…
Redia IVF
April 29, 2022
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The Environmental Impact on Our Reproductive Health

Many studies conducted over the years have shown that a range of different factors, not just our genes or our overall health, can impact our fertility. For example, a person's lifestyle and exposure to various environmental stresses and contaminants can reduce their ability to conceive naturally. But what are these specific environmental factors, and how can they impact our reproductive…
Redia IVF
April 7, 2022
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The importance of exercise and physical activity for fertility and pregnancy

In general terms, physical activity positively impacts health: it reduces cardiovascular and type II diabetes risks, contributes to a healthy weight and stronger muscles and bones, improves cholesterol levels, and does wonders for mental health. We all know that a sedentary lifestyle leads to aches and weakness and a higher risk of many conditions. Human beings are not designed to…
Redia IVF
April 6, 2022
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Thyroid health in pregnancy

Thyroid dysfunction and its relationship with infertility Thyroid hormones interact with other hormones, mainly reproductive hormones. Therefore, their correct functioning is essential for ovulation, embryo implantation, and maintaining a healthy pregnancy. Thyroid dysfunction is more common in women than in men, antithyroid antibodies are detected in 5% of women, and these autoantibodies may predispose women to pregnancy loss. Thyroid disorders…
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April 4, 2022
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Meditation in Fertility

Can Yoga and Mindfulness help you cope when trying to conceive? Infertility is one of the most challenging experiences in people’s lives.  Whilst most of us are led to believe that getting pregnant is easy, many people are faced with a challenging diagnosis like endometriosis, PCOS, blocked tubes, fibroids, azoospermia, low progressive motility sperm, erectile dysfunction, the mysterious unexplained reason…
Redia IVF
March 25, 2022
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Risk factors in pregnancy

Risk factors in pregnancy are well studied and documented, but good prenatal care and support can help minimize those risks. Let's see some of the most common risk factors that play a role in conception and pregnancy. Pregnancy risk factors Nutritional deficiencies The western diet is often abundant but poor in key nutrients. Therefore, going over dietary habits and testing…
Redia IVF
February 28, 2022