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Cholestasis during pregnancy (Gentics)
Intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (ICP) or pregnancy cholestasis is a liver disease that occurs in some women in late pregnancy. It manifests as severe itching, but without a visible rash. ICP...
Read morePharmacogenetics and individual drug metabolism in pregnancy.
During the first three months of pregnancy, about 80% of women take at least one medication. Nearly 30% of expectant mothers consume four or more medications during this period, both...
Read moreInfertility in folic acid metabolism disorders: genetics (MTHFR)
A healthy life already begins with development in the womb. In Switzerland, every year about 50 to 60 children or embryos suffer in the first weeks of pregnancy from a severe...
Read moreDesire to have children
Cholestasis during pregnancy (Gentics)
Intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (ICP) or pregnancy cholestasis is a liver disease that occurs in some women in late pregnancy. It manifests as severe itching, but without a visible rash. ICP can cause a temporary decrease in liver function in pregnant women,...
Read morePharmacogenetics and individual drug metabolism in pregnancy.
During the first three months of pregnancy, about 80% of women take at least one medication. Nearly 30% of expectant mothers consume four or more medications during this period, both prescription and over-the-counter (not including vitamins or iron)....
Read moreInfertility in folic acid metabolism disorders: genetics (MTHFR)
A healthy life already begins with development in the womb. In Switzerland, about 50 to 60 children or embryos suffer from a severe spinal cord malformation, known as "open back" or "spina bifida", in the first weeks of pregnancy every year. Folic acid, a...
Read moreDesire to have children with celiac disease & gluten intolerance: genetics (HLA-DQ2, HLA-DQ8)
Celiac disease is a form of gluten intolerance in which the small intestine is hypersensitive to gluten, a protein found in many grains. Gluten is found in most grains, but not in corn and rice. The intolerance leads to irritation and damage to the...
Read moreChildbearing in coagulation disorders: Genetics (F2 and F5)
Congenital clotting disorders can be identified by changes in certain genes that affect blood clotting. These genetic mutations may increase the risk of thrombosis during pregnancy. The most common inherited thrombophilias are factor V Leiden and factor II (prothrombin),...
Read moreUnfulfilled desire to have children and complications in pregnancy. What role does genetics play?
A possible cause of an unfulfilled desire to have children or complications during pregnancy can be genetic predispositions, for example for celiac disease, pregnancy cholestasis or a coagulation disorder with a tendency to thrombosis - even if you do not notice any of these, feel healthy and have no family history....
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Iron deficiency and anaemia in pregnancy and after birth
In the peripartum period, iron deficiency with or without anaemia is a common problem and leads to increased maternal and fetal morbidity and mortality. Therefore, national and international guidelines specify the timing, the desired laboratory measurements and pregnancy-adapted...
Read moreIron Deficiency Anaemia in Pregnancy - Lunchtime Symposium (14 June 2022), with Prof. Breymann
Iron is vital for the human body. In particular, iron is essential for the transport of oxygen. Women have a higher iron requirement than men. During pregnancy, the need for the metal is much higher. This is particularly dangerous for expectant mothers....
Read moreIron deficiency (ID) from pregnancy to menopause - current status and new findings
Worldwide, about 30% of women of childbearing age suffer from anaemia. At least half of these cases are due to iron deficiency. In Switzerland, 5-20% of women are affected by iron deficiency/anaemia. Various causes of iron deficiency (ID) Insufficient iron intake (food) Decreased absorption...
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Restore sexual pleasure to women
As one treated patient reports: For a long time, she and her husband had a "normal, active sex life". But after menopause, sex became so painful that they finally stopped trying. The sexual problems of middle-aged women...
Read moreVaginal laser therapy for incontinence, especially after multiple births
Many women have bladder weakness (urinary incontinence) after giving birth. As a result, involuntary leakage of urine may occur when coughing, sneezing or running and jumping fast. There is a genetic predisposition to bladder weakness, so it occurs in some families....
Read moreSkin care secrets and routines - Valerie Roy interviewed by Crina Okumus
From the podcast HOW CAN I HEAL? - Crina Okumus (crina.co) The world of beauty is full of myths and urban legends, arguably even more so when it comes to skincare. And while I'm not saying you can't rely on the...
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