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Risks – IVF
Risks – IVF Risks associated with MAR treatments Like any other medical technique, medically assisted reproduction (MAR) involves some risks. Our specialists are available to you to discuss these risks and answer all your questions. Multiple pregnancies These represent the greatest risk associated w
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Problems in the menopause
Problems in the menopause The most marked symptoms of the menopause often occur before periods end completely. They are linked to the hormonal changes that occur during this time of transition, but are also due to ageing. These problems occur in an unpredictable manner and fluctuate greatly from one
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Contraception and sexuality
Contraception and sexuality Contraception Although fertility diminishes with age, it is not uncommon for pregnancy to occur after 40 years of age. These pregnancies are most often a surprise for the couple. To prevent this delicate situation, it is advisable to use contraceptive methods. A consultat
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Premature menopause
Premature menopause Menopause occurring before the age of 40 years is considered to be premature. Premature ovarian failure (or premature menopause) affects about one woman in 10,000 before the age of 20, one woman in 1000 before 30, and one in 100 before 40 years. This situation does not stop you b
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Premenstrual syndrome
Premenstrual syndrome 'Premenstrual syndrome' describes a combination of physical symptoms, which most often occur in the days preceding a period. These symptoms are both mental (depressive irritation, anxiety, altered mood, lack of interest or even poor concentration) and physical (breast tension,
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Hirsutism (excessive hairiness)
Hirsutism (excessive hairiness) Hirsutism in women involves excessive hairiness, which shows a typically male pattern on the body, e.g. on the upper lip, chin, chest, back, limbs or stomach. CAUSES Hirsutism is caused by an excess of androgens or by hypersensitivity to these hormones. It affects bet
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Menstrual cycle disorders
Menstrual cycle disorders Your menstrual cycle or the occurrence of your first period may be disturbed by several factors. Subsequently, these modifications may induce other unwanted symptoms, such as excessive hairiness, acne or even premenstrual depression, for example. These disturbances occur fr
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Treatments
Treatments Personalised MAR treatments Once the investigations phase is completed, you will be given your diagnosis and it will be explained to you at your second appointment. A personalised treatment proposal will then be presented to you. At each step in your treatment, we will invite you to discu
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Legal information
Legal information The following information concerns all Internet sites of the Lausanne University Hospital (CHUV). Limitation of liability The information provided on all CHUV websites is intended to improve and not replace the relation that exists between the patient or visitor to the site and the
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Menopause
Menopause The menopause is a natural phenomenon, which corresponds to the end of a woman's reproductive life. It often occurs at an average age of 51 years. This end of menstrual cycles is linked to the cessation of ovarian hormone secretion (oestrogens and progesterone). We speak of menopause when
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