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The symptom of preeclampsia «gestosis», its dangers and treatment tactics

Preeclampsia is a serious functional disturbance of the vital organs and systems of the expectant mother, a severe form of gestosis, followed by increased blood pressure, presence of protein in the urine, swelling, disruption of the central nervous system and several other vital organs. The concept of “preeclampsia” emerged in medical practice in 1996; previously, all the painful symptoms and quite dangerous conditions during the second half of pregnancy, were defined under the term “late toxicosis”. Unlike early toxicosis that in the majority of cases is not dangerous, preeclampsia is a rather serious complication of pregnancy and can possibly result in death for both the woman and the fetus.

Preeclampsia is a serious functional disturbance of the vital organs and systems of the expectant mother, often based on pre-existing diseases like hypertension, kidney, liver and biliary tract diseases, endocrine diseases. All causes of preeclampsia remain unknown, as there are exceptions when late preeclampsia occurs in women who, before the onset of pregnancy, did not have chronic diseases and any serious health problems.

Preeclampsia can express itself in different ways: in the form of very serious conditions, which are impossible to miss, and in the form of symptoms, which don’t seem dangerous at first, however, might be the signs of really big problems.

Don’t miss the following symptoms of preeclampsia:

Swelling. This problem may or may not be related to preeclampsia. Quite often, minor edema of the lower extremities is normal and does not pose any danger to future mother. It is still advisable to discuss this issue with the doctor who observes the pregnancy. By no means, do not use self-treatment. This can hinder the problem, make it difficult to diagnose at an early stage and lead to disastrous consequences.
High blood pressure and proteinuria (the presence of protein in the urine) – these symptoms should alert the doctor, as they require thorough examination, observation and, if necessary, emergency treatment.
Convulsions of skeletal muscles. During seizures, blood pressure rises sharply, putting pregnant woman at risk of having a heart stroke. The child may be at risk as well, due to the possibility of premature placenta detachment.
Preeclampsia can have mild, medium and severe forms. In severe cases, signs of central nervous system disorders are combined with the symptoms listed above: severe headaches, nausea, vomiting, epigastric pain, blurred vision, painful psychological reactions.

Timely diagnosis and timely treatment, which doctor prescribes strictly individually, basing on laboratory tests and instrumental studies, can keep this condition under control. Therefore, it is very important to visit doctor regularly and take all examinations according to his recommendations.

If doctor suspects preeclampsia, mild form will require home treatment, while more severe forms will require hospital stay. Within inpatient conditions, doctors will do everything possible to restore the function of vital organs and eliminate the risks for both mother and a child.

Sometimes, in the most severe cases, when treatment turns out to be ineffective and the condition of the patient is getting worse, doctors induce an early delivery. However, doctors use this extreme measure only in cases when all alternative potentialities of treatment have been exhausted.

Phone: +380 (44) 455 88 14; (044) 490-95-24

Viber: +380 (67) 333 88 14

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Address: 65, Vatslava Gavela Blvd, Kyiv, Ukraine

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Toxicosis during pregnancy —causes, risks, solutions of the problem

Many pregnant women perceive morning sickness as inevitable fact: this is the body’s response to serious processes occurring in it during the first weeks and months of pregnancy. The only thing that they can do in a situation like this is to wait patiently for it to end. Well, this widespread belief is not entirely correct, since toxicosis requires essential attention of a doctor.

The first trimester of pregnancy is the most important one; during this period, all the internal systems and organs begin their formation in the baby. Therefore, if the Mother of a child experiences any health problems it can negatively affect such an important “formation term”. In addition, more serious problems may hide behind toxicosis, nausea and vomiting —some obvious, while others hidden, detected only with the help of laboratory tests. This can be, for example, various skin lesions, convulsions and in the most severe cases —jaundice of pregnancy, bronchial asthma, disorders of water-salt balance, metabolism, etc.

Therefore, a thorough medical assessment of the health state of the woman, suffering from toxicosis in the first trimester of pregnancy, is obligatory. This is the most important rule, the one that cannot be neglected in any way.

What are the reasons for toxicosis in the first trimester?

There is no sole, scientifically proven hypothesis on the causes of toxicosis. Some people believe that early toxicosis is a reaction of the immune system. Some people believe that this condition can be caused by hormones, namely – by the high hormone HCG concentration in the blood. At the same time, all the causes of toxicosis in the early stages of pregnancy are due to naturally determined causes. Why, then, some women have toxicosis, while others don’t? It can be explained by the general state of health: in the presence of bad habits, chronic diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, liver, thyroid gland and after artificial abortions, the occurrence of toxicosis is more likely.

How to deal with toxicosis?

In case of toxicosis, the doctor, observing your pregnancy, will give a referral to a urine analysis, the result of which will determine the severity of toxicosis and dehydration, biochemical and general blood examinations. Depending on the test results and the degree of toxicity (mild —no more than vomiting 5 times a day, severe —10-20 times a day), the doctor will recommend a hospital stay or following special rules at home.

How can help an inpatient treatment?

Hospital stay may be necessary, since frequent vomiting can cause dehydration, metabolism disorder, decrease in blood pressure and urine output, increase in pulse rate and constipation. Without timely treatment, serious disorders of water-salt, protein, carbohydrate and fat metabolism, acid-base and vitamin balance, functions of the endocrine glands can develop. All this conditions can negatively affect the development of the baby.

What treatment is recommended in case of mild toxicosis

A mild form of toxicosis (vomiting not more than 5 times a day) can be taken under control using simple instructions:

Diet is a very important factor. Avoid too hot or too cold food —it provokes an attack of vomiting. Eat often —at least 5-6 times a day, but in small portions. Trust your intuition —if you feel that pickles or exotic fruits are what you need, allow yourself that. However, remember that your diet plan during this period should be well balanced and contain enough proteins, fats and carbohydrates.
Follow the drinking regime. Many women suffering from toxicosis enjoy drinking mint tea during this period —it not only quenches their thirst, but also calms them down.
Breakfast —in bed. If vomiting usually occurs in the morning, have breakfast in bed without getting up. Tea with lemon and a few crackers may help to avoid nausea.
Avoid exhaustion —both physical and nervous. Sometimes fatigue can provoke nausea —it happens more often in the afternoon. Soothing tea will help to relieve nervous tension. Upon your doctor’s agreement, you can also use motherwort or valerian.

Early toxicosis usually disappears completely after the 12th week of pregnancy, less often it can last until the 16th week. Be patient and be extremely attentive to the nuances of your well-being —this is very important not only for your health, but also for the health of your baby.

Phone: +380 (44) 455 88 14; (044) 490-95-24

Viber: +380 (67) 333 88 14

Skype: ISIDA International

Address: 65, Vatslava Gavela Blvd, Kyiv, Ukraine

https://isida-ivf.com

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IVF programs with eggs donation at ISIDA

Most foreign patients, who choose to treat infertility in ISIDA clinic in Ukraine, come to us for IVF programs with donation of eggs. It is not surprising, because nowadays the efficiency of these programs is really high – up to 75%. This high rate is achieved due to the use of healthy donor eggs, which make it possible to obtain embryos with high implant potential.

In which case doctors recommend doing IVF with eggs donation? Sometimes they have no other choice than to diagnose the absence of healthy, suitable for fertilization eggs. For example, one possible obstacle that destroys your hopes of having healthy pregnancy with genetically native children may be hereditary diseases. In this, as well as in a number of other situations, doctors recommend having IVF with donor eggs.

The egg donation program is completely anonymous. For those patients who need IVF with egg donation, ISIDA clinic selects donor from own database, which includes more than 860 candidates. All of them undergo careful selection, detailed medical and psychological examination. ISIDA clinic guarantees that the donor will be as close as possible to the patient’s phenotypic characteristics and blood group. Usually, when choosing a donor, such factors as height, weight, hair and eye color, nationality, education, family and children status, blood type and Rh factor are considered.

There are also quite strict requirements and restrictions in relation to the health of the future donor, namely:

the age of the female donor should be in between of 18-32 years;
the donor must already have healthy children, at least one child;
the absence of negative phenotypic malfunctions is another requirement for the donor;
a potential egg donor must also have satisfactory somatic health.

ISIDA`s medical staff applies all their knowledge and experience while fighting for the most important thing – the birth of healthy children. Every day, we strive to become even better and improve the level of the services provided in the interests of our patients, while adhering to the European protocols of treatment and maintaining an individual approach to each patient. Diagnosis and treatment of infertility in ISIDA involves application of all modern medical technics and methods, and one of the latest innovations in clinic is refined approach to IVF programs with donor oocytes, which guarantee obtaining the exact number of blastocysts.

ISIDA clinic offers the following programs with egg donation:

In vitro fertilization (IVF) with your own donor oocytes (when choosing this program, you must specify the relations between the donor and future parents);
In vitro fertilization (IVF) with donor oocytes (at least 2 blastocysts guaranteed);
In vitro fertilization (IVF) with vitrified donor oocytes (at least 2 blastocysts guaranteed) with medications for the recipient.

IVF programs with eggs donation include the following services:

consultation with a doctor during the entire treatment period;
synchronization of donor and patient cycles;
preparation of the recipient for pregnancy. Controlled ovarian donor stimulation;
ultrasound and hormonal monitoring throughout the treatment;
puncture of follicles and aspiration of donor oocytes;
oocyte fertilization (ICSI) and embryo culture;
single embryo transfer during the treatment cycle;
one-day hospital stay after puncture of follicles and embryo transfer;
pregnancy diagnosis: blood test for HCG and ultrasound.

It is important for us that our patients always feel themselves in reliable hands! Therefore, you can be sure – if you try treatment with egg donation, you will get certain result of at least 2 or 4 embryos, therefore, your chances of having successful IVF program will increase significantly choosing ISIDA.

Phone: +380 (44) 455 88 14; (044) 490-95-24

Viber: +380 (67) 333 88 14

Skype: ISIDA International

Address: 65, Vatslava Gavela Blvd, Kyiv, Ukraine

https://isida-ivf.com

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Five important questions about a very important problem. And the main answer: pregnancy loss is a problem that can be solved!

The problem of miscarriage is always associated with the pain and grief of parents who have lost a child, with their unfulfilled hopes, plans and dreams. Some patients turn to ISIDA clinic after two miscarriages. Some – after ten. Some have been looking for the reasons of this problem for years. Others underwent many treatment programs and all for naught. In any situation, ISIDA clinic doctors begin the conversation with all future mothers from the basics.

Recurrent pregnancy loss – what does it mean? How to understand the difference between accidental and habitual loss of pregnancy? What are the reasons for miscarriage recurrence? Is this diagnosis suitable for treatment and where to seek medical assistance with it? Five important questions about a very important problem, the answers to which must be discussed before the treatment start. And, first of all, the answer to the main question that lurks in the heart of every woman, suffering from this problem… Miscarriage is a serious diagnosis, accompanied by severe stress, but it always has a solution!

Recurrent pregnancy loss – what does it mean?

Recurrent pregnancy loss is the loss of two or more pregnancies, confirmed by ultrasound diagnosis or morphologically (as a result of biomaterial examination) within the period of up to 22 weeks. Miscarriages after 22 weeks are classified as losses of the fetus – recurrent and accidental.

How to identify this diagnosis?

Clinically confirmed percentage of pregnancy loss is 15-20%, while the vast majority of miscarriages are of an accidental nature and don’t indicate existence of pathology. However, recurrent pregnancy loss is a serious reason for concern – in this case, it is advisory to get an adequate medical consultation and a thorough examination.

What are the possible reasons for miscarriage recurrence?

There are quite a number of possible reasons that can result in recurrent pregnancy loss. One of the most common reasons is genetic abnormality, since a malfunction in the process of transferring genetic information can occur during the fertilization of an egg. In addition to chromosomal abnormalities, the cause of repeated miscarriages may occur due to hereditary or acquired predisposition of blood clotting ability increasing, to malformation of the form and functions of the uterus and cervix, as well as to thyroid and immune system disorders. To determine the cause of recurrent pregnancy loss with the purpose of further treatment and prevention of repeated miscarriages, doctor makes a detailed analysis of the patient’s medical history, prescribing diagnostic assessment of the presence of uterine anomalies, examination of the chromosome set of parents and identification of thyroid function.

What is the medical treatment for recurrent pregnancy loss?

Patients of ISIDA, who have faced the problem of recurrent miscarriage, can get qualified help in the specialized department of the clinic – Recurrent pregnancy loss Treatment Center. Tremendous experience of our specialists, appliance of advanced technologies and methods of treatment is what will make your long-awaited miracle finally come true, despite all the predictions and diagnoses. Our clinic pays special attention to the psychological state of the patient. ISIDA clinic psychologists emphasize: the traumatic experience of losing an unborn child sometimes becomes a rather serious obstacle in the next pregnancy. Moreover, women who have already become mothers thanks to ISIDA clinic, say that an absolute belief in the best and trust in the doctor are the essential components of a successful treatment result.

What doctor to turn for help in this case?

First of all, of course, to the obstetrician-gynecologist. However, as can be seen from the answers to previous questions, the treatment of recurrent pregnancy loss may require the engagement of an endocrinologist, an immunologist, a geneticist, and even a surgeon. That is why ISIDA clinic has established the Recurrent pregnancy loss Treatment Center. This Center employs highly qualified specialists who have extensive practical experience and apply modern methods of treatment of all forms of infertility. Doctors of related specializations interact with each other – this allows expectant mothers to undergo a full course of diagnostic examination and treatment in one place. The faster and more correctly the reasons of miscarriage are identified, the more are the chances for future successful pregnancy.

Phone: +380 (44) 455 88 14; (044) 490-95-24

Viber: +380 (67) 333 88 14

Skype: ISIDA International

Address: 65, Vatslava Gavela Blvd, Kyiv, Ukraine

https://isida-ivf.com