Abortions are legal in Guam, but women have no access to them because of a lack of local providers and rules requiring in-person consultations for the procedures.
Our Best Shot: Fact-checking claims about COVID vaccines and fertility Medical experts agree: There s no evidence the immunization causes infertility.
By EDITORIAL BOARD, Star Tribune May 8, 2021 6:00pm Text size Copy shortlink:
A worried reader s e-mail launched this addition to the Star Tribune Editorial Board s Our Best Shot series addressing COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy.
A much-loved uncle resides in a rural Minnesota nursing home, the reader messaged. While almost all residents there have been immunized, only 70% of staff have gotten the shot. For maximum protection against the virus, everyone in the facility should be vaccinated. Yet the holdouts aren t budging. They re mainly young women who have heard the vaccine will make them infertile.
As rumors swirl, doctors are working hard to debunk disinformation
Spend some time online and youâre sure to stumble across a slew of conspiracy theories surrounding the COVID-19 vaccine. One of the most frustrating for doctors? That the vaccine will make women sterile.
Posted at 11:14 AM, May 07, 2021
and last updated 2021-05-07 18:21:04-04
(WXYZ) â Spend some time online and youâre sure to stumble across a slew of conspiracy theories surrounding the COVID-19 vaccine. One of the most frustrating for doctors? That the vaccine will make women sterile. This is a myth, said Dr. DâAngela Pitts, a maternal-fetal medicine physician at Henry Ford Health System.
One of the great thrills of parenthood is seeing your little baby for the first time. Catching a glimpse of a yawn, a hiccup, or a little heartbeat on an ultrasound can be one of the most unforgettable experiences of your life. But waiting for that 20-week ultrasound in the doctor s office can be excruciating.
If you re anxious to see how that little bun in the oven is doing, Kicks & Giggles has plenty of safe and affordable options for elective ultrasounds.
Why get an elective ultrasound?
Sure, you want to catch a glimpse of that little cutie s face, but that s not the only reason you might opt for an elective ultrasound. Many mothers appreciate the reassurance an ultrasound provides when they ve suffered a miscarriage in the past, or if they can t feel their baby moving. A quick checkup can give anxious parents peace of mind without having to pay for a doctor s appointment.