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GESTATIONAL DIABETES MELLITUS (GDM) 1
What is Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM)? Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a type of diabetes that develops only during pregnancy. Diabetes means your blood glucose/sugar, is too high. Too much glucose in your blood is not good for you or your baby. What Causes Gestational Diabetes? During pregnancy, associated changes, hormones and weight gain cause
POLYCYSTIC OVARIAN SYNDROME(PCOS) AND NAPRO TECHNOLOGY
WHAT IS POLYCYSTIC OVARIAN SYNDROME? Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal disorder common among women of reproductive age. Women with PCOS may have infrequent or prolonged menstrual periods or excess male hormone (androgen) levels. The ovaries may develop numerous small collections of fluid (follicles) and fail to regularly release eggs. WHY NAPRO TECHNOLOGY? Polycystic
CREIGHTON MODEL FERTILITYCARE SYSTEM AND NAPRO TECHNOLOGY
The Creighton Model Fertility Care System is a form of natural family planning which involves identifying the fertile period during a woman’s menstrual cycle. The Creighton Model was developed by Thomas Hilgers, the founder and director of the Pope Paul VI Institute. NaProTECHNOLOGY (Natural Procreative Technology) is a women’s health science that monitors and maintains
CONDITIONS THAT CAN BE MANAGED USING NAPRO TECHNOLOGY
• Infertility Infertility is defined as not being able to get pregnant despite having frequent, unprotected sex for at least a year for most couples. Infertility may result from an issue with either you or your partner, or a combination of factors that prevent pregnancy. • Menstrual Cramps Menstrual cramps are throbbing, aching cramps you
WHY NAPRO TECHNOLOGY?
NaPro technology identifies and treats abnormalities to normalize fertility so that couples can achieve pregnancy the natural way Success rates for NaPro technology in infertility through charting with the Creighton Model Fertility Care System is 20-40% with no medical intervention Success rates for NaPro technology in infertility is up to 80% with charting and medical
NAPRO TECHNOLOGY AND WOMEN STRUGGLING WITH INFERTILITY
NaPro Technology is an innovative technology which is an approach to fertility that adheres to the guidelines provided by a woman’s natural cycles. The Creighton Model of fertility care is the foundation for this approach. It monitors the bio-markers which showcase hormonal changes in a woman’s cycle. NaPro Technology has a very high success rate
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