LADYTIMER DAILY QUIZ
Jun 22, 2021
Obese women have a higher possibility of experiencing a miscarriage.
A study published out of Newcastle University has found that obese women have a greater chance of miscarrying. The study focussed on 41,000 pregnancies which were monitored out of five British hospitals, and found that out of this studied group, obese women were around 50 percent more at risk of experiencing a miscarriage, stillbirth or infant morality when compared to women who had more healthy BMIs.
It is important to clean the baby’s umbilical cord piece, called the umbilicus, after he or she has been born.
The umbilicus is the small piece of cord left after it has been cut following birth. After several days it will fall off. Keep the area clean and dry, and watch for signs of infection such as pus or redness.
Which two vitamins are important for sperm function and male fertility?
Low levels of vitamin C and zinc can cause sperm to clump together, so keep your numbers up.
Only cancers of the reproductive organs are associated with infertility.
Prolactinoma is the most common tumor of pituitary gland, comprising up to 45% of all pituitary tumors. Prolactinoma is the most common cause of hyperprolactinemia, which is a common cause of infertility in males and females.
Which organ is not a reproductive associated directly with fertility in men?
These include the testes, where sperm is made, several ducts (tubes) where sperm is stored, and the penis. The penis has a single duct called the urethra; this releases both sperm and urine. Also included in the male reproductive system are the accessory sex glands, which include the prostate gland and seminal vesicles.
What is the only long acting reversible contraception (or LARC) method that doesn’t have hormones in it?
The IUD is the only LARC method that doesn’t have hormones in it. Your fertility returns to normal as soon as the IUD is removed.