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Pregnancy During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Due to the coronavirus crisis, I receive many inquiries from pregnant women about the danger of coronavirus to pregnant women and the unborn child. The concern of expectant mothers is understandable, and the stresses...
Read moreNew company PURA SWISS - Premium food supplements
In addition to his above-average knowledge of anemia, iron and vitamins, Prof. Dr. med. Christian Breymann also shows responsibility and commitment in another field: Together with...
Read moreProfessor Breymann, when is the optimal time for a consultation (appointment) with you?
It is best to start with a prenatal consultation, that is, when the pregnancy is just being planned. We need to take a complete medical history to understand if it is suitable for...
Read moreDesire to have children
First Children's Runway Congress at THE CIRCLE at Zurich Airport (May 25, 2024)
The new "Kinderstartbahn" platform brings together experts from pediatrics and related fields with the common goal of giving children the best possible start in life. Dates: Saturday, May 25, 2024 Location: Circle Convention Center at Zurich Airport. Expert audience and continuing education points Around...
Read moreGrisons women become mothers late
Even 50 years ago, Swiss women were older than the European average when their first child was born. However, there are also differences between the cantons. Text: Romina Kranz (Editor, Südostschweiz, January 30, 2024) In the last 50...
Read moreApplication potential and current clinical applications of stem cells from umbilical cord and placenta
Webinar November 7, 2022, 17:30 - 18:30 CEST Speakers:
Read moreCholestasis 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...
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Older age and well-being
Older age and well-being (Prof. Breymann comments on NZZ article from April 8, 2024) It is time that the topic of longevity, with all its sometimes obscure developments, was discussed and addressed seriously ("Eternal healthy life is a false promise", NZZ April 8,...
Read moreIron deficiency due to menstruation
Dr. med. Lydia Unger-Hunt conducts the interview with Prof. Dr. med. Christian Breymann, gynaecologist from Zurich, and general practitioner Dr. med. Urs Hürlimann, general practitioner from Hünenberg. The interview focuses on the roles of gynecologists and general practitioners in...
Read moreTreatment of heavy bleeding disorders by sclerosing the uterine lining (NovaSure method)
Heavy menstrual bleeding (menorrhagia, hypermenorrhea) is a common problem in women, especially after childbirth or after the age of 40. This excessive bleeding can lead to missed work and a feeling of weakness. Although hormone treatments or hormonal IUDs exist to regulate bleeding, there are...
Read morePrevention and healthy ageing
Older age and well-being
Older age and well-being (Prof. Breymann comments on NZZ article from April 8, 2024) It is time that the topic of longevity, with all its sometimes obscure developments, was discussed and addressed seriously ("Eternal healthy life is a false promise", NZZ April 8,...
Read moreTreatment of heavy bleeding disorders by sclerosing the uterine lining (NovaSure method)
Heavy menstrual bleeding (menorrhagia, hypermenorrhea) is a common problem in women, especially after childbirth or after the age of 40. This excessive bleeding can lead to missed work and a feeling of weakness. Although hormone treatments or hormonal IUDs exist to regulate bleeding, there are...
Read moreMenopause and other symptoms of hormonal imbalances: Prof. Breymann in a podcast with Tine Hertz and One Thirty Labs from Copenhagen
The increase in life expectancy over the last century has had a significant impact on women's lives. Delayed childcare has led to fertility-related problems, and women now spend a greater proportion of their lives post-menopause,...
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