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Primary And Secondary Infertility: What Can Affect Fertility And When To Seek Medical Help Primary And Secondary Infertility: What Can Affect Fertility And When To Seek Medical Help
Primary And Secondary Infertility: What Can Affect Fertility And When To Seek Medical Help Infertility affects as many as 1 in 8 couples trying to conceive, according to a study from the World Health Organization (WHO). However, it’s important to remember that if you and your partner are experiencing challenges with conception, you do have options. While most medical conditions affect a single individual, infertility is unique as it involves a pair. Medically, infertility is defined by the inability to conceive following 12 months of regular intercourse without conception, or after 6 months in women 35 years and older. What may not be common knowledge is the presence of two dist…

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According To Phelps, Thyroid Disease Is Common, Especially In Women According To Phelps, Thyroid Disease Is Common, Especially In Women
According To Phelps, Thyroid Disease Is Common, Especially In Women The thyroid: your body’s regulator At the front of your neck, under your voice box, there is a butterfly-shaped organ whose release of hormones affects every part of your body, regulating functions such as your temperature, metabolism, and heartbeat. It is your thyroid gland. Thyroid glands commonly malfunction, typically by over- or under-producing hormones. More than 12% of the U.S. population—including one in eight women—will experience a thyroid disorder at some point in their lives, according to the American Thyroid Association (ATA). Yet, thyroid disease often goes undetected. The …

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