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Number 324
(Reaffirmed 2007)
ABSTRACT: Over the past two decades, the use of assisted reproductive
technology (ART) has increased dramatically worldwide and has made pregnancy
possible for many infertile couples. A growing bod...
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November 2005
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Number 347
(Reaffirmed 2008)
ABSTRACT: Human embryonic stem cell research promises an increased understanding of the molecular process underlying cell differentiation. Transplantation of embryonic stem cells or their derivatives...
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November 2006
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Washington, DC -- Helping patients to choose the sex of their offspring to avoid serious sex-linked genetic disorders is considered ethical for doctors, but participating in sex selection for persona...
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January 2007
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Number 360
(Reaffirmed 2011)
ABSTRACT: In this Committee Opinion, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists' Committee on Ethics presents various ethical considerations and arguments relevant to both prefertilizati...
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February 2007
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Number 397
ABSTRACT: Ethical responsibilities are described for obstetrician–gynecologists who choose to participate in surrogacy arrangements by 1) advising couples who are considering surrogacy, 2) counseling...
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February 2008
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Number 413
(Reaffirmed 2010)
ABSTRACT: Age is a significant factor influencing a woman's ability to conceive. Social trends have led to deferred childbearing, and an increasing number of women are experiencing age-related infert...
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August 2008
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San Francisco, CA -- Young women undergoing cancer treatment have an increasing number of options for preserving their fertility, a leading researcher told attendees today at the 58th Annual Clinical...
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May 2010
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Washington, DC -- Ob-gyns recommend conservative nonsurgical treatment approaches for treating women with endometriosis-associated pain followed by more invasive procedures if these fail to alleviate...
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June 2010
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Washington, DC -- Women should be screened for alcohol use at least yearly and within the first trimester of pregnancy, according to a new Committee Opinion released today by The American College of ...
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July 2011
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SP121
El sindrome de ovario poliquistico es un trastorno que afecta a un 5% a 10% de las mujeres. Este sindrome se define por tres caracteristicas especificas: 1) niveles elevados de hormonas que se llaman...
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August 2011
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FAQ121
What are common signs and symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)?
Common PCOS signs and symptoms include the following: Irregular menstrual periods—Menstrual bleeding may be absent, heavy, or u...
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August 2011
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The American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) strongly believes that the autonomy of women to make personal health care decisions must be respected. As the nation's leading organiza...
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November 2011
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Washington, DC -- The American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) is unequivocally opposed to the so-called "personhood" laws or amendments being considered in several states. These m...
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February 2012
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Washington, DC -- As many women treated for breast cancer can attest, surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy treatments often affect other facets of their health. To address these problems, The America...
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February 2012
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Washington, DC -- Only 38 percent of sexually active young women are screened for chlamydia, according to data released by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) at the recent Nation...
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March 2012
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This list of resources for finding a woman's health care physician, prepared by the College Resource Center Librarians from other sources, is provided for information only. Referral to these si...
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April 2012
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This list of resources on high-risk pregnancy, pregnancy loss, and infertility, prepared by the College Resource Center Librarians from other sources, is provided for information only. Referral...
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April 2012
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Number 528
(Replaces No. 368, June 2007)
ABSTRACT: Obstetrician–gynecologists may find themselves at the center of adoption issues because of their expertise in the assessment and management of infertility, pregnancy, and childbirth. The la...
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June 2012
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FAQ136
What is an infertility evaluation?
During an infertility evaluation, exams and tests are done to try to find the cause of infertility. If a cause is found, treatment may be possible. Infertility oft...
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June 2012
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SP136
Evaluación de la infertilidad
Cómo ocurre un embarazo
En la pubertad, los ovarios contienen aproximadamente
de 300,000–500,000 óvulos inmaduros. Los óvulos se encuentran dentro de folíc...
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June 2012
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SP137
Causas de infertilidad
La infertilidad puede ocurrir debido a más de un factor.
Algunos son fáciles de detectar y tratar, y otros no.
La edad afecta la fertilidad. Una mujer comienza
a v...
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July 2012
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FAQ137
What is infertility?
Infertility is defined as not having become pregnant after 1 year of having regular sexual intercourse without the use of birth control (see the FAQ Evaluating Infertility). Inf...
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August 2012
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Number 553
(Replaces No. 369, June 2007)
ABSTRACT: Fertility treatments have contributed significantly to the increase in multifetal pregnancies. The first approach to the problem of multifetal pregnancies should be prevention, and strategi...
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February 2013
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Washington, DC -- The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (The College) today announces that Sandra A. Carson, MD, has been appointed as its new vice president for education.
A...
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March 2013
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December 5 — 7, 2013
The New York Marriott Marquis
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course is intended for obstetrician-gynecologists, Family Medicine specialists, nurse-midwives and nurse practitioners. Topics wi...
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December 2013
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