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Postmenopause and Pregnancy: Possibility and Risks

Postmenopause and Pregnancy: Possibility and Risks Key Takeaways Menopause marks the end of biological fertility. Assisted reproductive technologies enable postmenopausal pregnancies. Advanced maternal age significantly increases pregnancy-related risks. Introduction The Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) characterizes menopause as the permanent end of the menstrual cycle, typically occurring around age 51 in women. It

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Bleeding to Birth: Understanding Postpartum Haemorrhage

Bleeding To Birth: Understanding Postpartum Haemorrhage Key Takeaways PPH is the loss of 1000 ml of blood post childbirth. Uterine Atony is the leading cause of PPH.  PPH can cause long-term cardiovascular problems. The World Health Organisation defined Postpartum Haemorrhage or PPH as the loss of 500 ml or more of blood of a pregnant

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Virginity: What is it, really?

Virginity: What is it, really? Key Takeaways Virginity is a social construct, not a biological fact. The hymen is not a proof of virginity. It varies for everyone. Cultural pressure around virginity reinforces gender inequality. Roots Of Virginity Merriam-Webster defines ‘virgin’ as a person who has not had sexual intercourse. For many, losing virginity is

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