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Can Diet Pills Cause Problems Getting Pregnant Later On?

Fertility is a complex issue that involves many factors, from the woman's weight and gynecological health to her exposure to environmental toxins. Even medications that you have taken in the past, such as diet pills, can have an effect of your fertility, according to a 2010 study in the "Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology."

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How Soon Can You Play Sports After Giving Birth?

Getting pregnant used to mean that an athlete's competitive career was at an end or at least postponed for a year or more for the most competitive performers. Women are no longer sacrificing their athletic careers because they ...

Diet Pills and Home Pregnancy Test

Home pregnancy tests and diet pills have no relationship to each other, as they are made and used for two different purposes. Still, many women wonder if what they consume, including medications such as diet pills, can interfer...

Getting Fatter After Going to the Gym

Unfortunately, just going to the gym isn’t enough to lose weight; you need to make regular, appropriate use of the gym equipment too. Diet is an important factor in weight control, too; if you’re still taking in mor...

Supplements That You Need After 40

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What Are the Dangers of Pregnancy Past the Due Date?

As your pregnancy passes the 40-week mark, there is an increased level of risks for both you and the baby. The baby continues to grow even after you pass the due date and can get too big for the uterus. After it outgrows the ut...

Fact & Fiction on Getting Pregnant

Planning to get pregnant is tricky, especially when friends, family and the media are handing out conflicting advice. The advise covers the best time to have sex, the best foods to eat and habits you should break. If you are p...

Can I Have a Short Period After First Becoming Pregnant?

Bleeding in the first trimester of pregnancy is relatively common and doesn't necessarily indicate a problem with the pregnancy. A 2003 study of 221 pregnant women published in the September issue of the "Human Reproductio...

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