Understanding Normal AFI Levels: A Guide to Amniotic Fluid Index

The Important Function of Amniotic Fluid What’s Amniotic Fluid? Amniotic fluid, the life-sustaining liquid throughout the amniotic sac, performs a vital function all through being pregnant. It’s primarily composed of water, but in addition incorporates electrolytes, vitamins, hormones, and antibodies, making a dynamic atmosphere for fetal development and growth. The first perform of this fluid … Read more

Decoding the Mysteries: Navigating HCG Levels in Singleton vs. Twin Pregnancies

Understanding the Essence of HCG The Chemical Composition and Its Mission At the heart of early pregnancy lies HCG, a hormone produced by the placenta after a fertilized egg implants in the uterus. This remarkable hormone is the key indicator detected in most pregnancy tests, both urine and blood. HCG is a glycoprotein hormone, meaning … Read more

Understanding Vanishing Twin Syndrome and its Impact on Assisted Reproduction Success (with a Focus on ISSADC)

The Silent Loss: Defining Vanishing Twin Syndrome VTS, a phenomenon occurring primarily in the early stages of pregnancy, presents a unique set of circumstances. It occurs when one or more fetuses in a multiple pregnancy, whether conceived naturally or through ART, cease to develop and are ultimately reabsorbed. This resorption process can take various forms. … Read more

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