Reproductive technology

with either infertility, recurrent spontaneous abortion (RCA) or lower genital tract infections (LGTI) along with 183 healthy pregnant and non-pregnant women to determine the causality between BV and infertility. Each woman was asked about their reproductive health history and any history of STI’s. A pelvic examination was done to record signs of infection and measure vaginal secretion pH. Results showed the infection rate was highest among infertile women (25.9%). Most of those infected had a…

doctors to be able to do this correctly, this is the process of capacitation. Capacitation is when sperm is prepared to fertilize the egg, this takes place in two stages. The first stage is taken place when the sperm passes through the woman's reproductive tract. Then it's acrosome (cap-like structure over the anterior half of the sperm's head) fuses with its plasma membrane, which then slowly releases the enzymes within the acrosome. The second stage takes place after the acrosome is exposed,…

Patients undergoing in-vitro fertilization (IVF), should be informed of the risk of multiple births prior to the entering treatment. Financial incentives and improved success rates drives the practice of implanting multiple embryos (Asch & Marmor, 2008). The risk of multiple births is 11.2% for each assisted reproduction therapy (ART). The goal is a single viable pregnancy. To achieve a successful outcome, selective termination of embryos may be required. An informed consent for IVF should…

of infertility. Infertility is a disease that results in the abnormal functioning of the reproductive system affecting about 1 in 8 couples age fifteen to forty- four (Fast Facts about Infertility). This is about six percent of women and eighteen percent of men (Infertility FAQs). Infertility can come from the male or female and can be caused by a multitude of issues, however with advancements in technology we are able overcome this disease, but not without advantages and disadvantages. The…

health should be at the centre of any discussion on new reproductive technologies…” (Manual Part IV New Reproductive Technologies). What evidence is there to suggest that this is not the case? In today’s world, science is greatly appreciated as it provides the base of any new medical reproductive technologies, however, in this appreciation of science, the concern that is most often ignored is the fact that how relevantly these technologies affect the health of women (Unit 3 62). Most frequently…

part of the United Nations Millennium Campaign, world activists proposed a measure to “[a]chieve, by 2015, universal access to reproductive health” (“Goal 5: Improve Maternal Health” 1). However, 2015 has passed, and “only half of pregnant women receive the recommended amount of antenatal care” (“Goal 5: Improve Maternal Health” 1). This lack of access to proper reproductive health, particularly in developing countries, remains a pressing issue in need of immediate attention not only to empower…

Ever since the times of cavemen, technology has propelled the evolution of the human race in immensely incredible ways. Tens of thousands of years ago, technological inventions such as fire and the wheel would be groundbreaking, but now, in modern times, this is taken for granted. Humans have come to the point where modifying organisms is the new norms of technology. Modern technology has changed the entirety of the human race. Technology has been able to modify human beings, increase the…

Planned Parenthood is a hot topic right now in the U.S., it is very interesting to me because everyone is asking if it’s a good idea to have Planned Parenthood or not a good idea to have Planned Parenthood, so I wanted to find out more about how Planned Parenthood affects the U.S. Society today and what people think of it. The Planned Parenthood Clinics are able to help a wide range of people like men, women and children. I want to talk about how Planned Parenthood affects you if you are…

Describe the structure and the function of the female reproductive system including the following in your answer: ovary, oviducts, implantation, uterus, cervix, and vagina. The female reproductive system includes many organs, such as ovaries, uterine tubes, uterus and the vagina. On each side of the public cavities lies an ovaries located in shallow depressions. Ovaries are…

The Health Services department at Cosumnes River College looks to provide the students and faculty with basic health services such as first aid administration, evaluation of medical problems, health screenings, and reproductive health services. They also work with programs like WEAVE (a program that provides help to victims of sexual assault and domestic violence in Sacramento County) to provide more specialized services. They are equipped to handle small emergencies and has a large pool of…