Congenital Hypospadias
Hypospadias is a birth defect in male infants that presents with a misplaced urethra. Typically the urethra is located in the middle of the tip of the glans penis. read more
View ArticleWill Your Vegetarian Diet Cause Birth Defects?
One recent study suggests that women who follow a vegetarian diet during pregnancy might be more at risk for having male newborns with a genital defect called hypospadias.read more
View ArticleIntrauterine Exposure to Organochlorine Pollutants and Risk of Hypospadias
Hypospadias is a congenital medical condition where the urethra forms abnormally on the penis. Researchers believe the condition may be associated with chemicals that disrupt the endocrine system,...
View ArticleRisk of Hypospadias Associated with Medical and Herbal Use During Pregnancy
Hypospadias is a condition that affects male infants. The condition causes the urethra to develop in a location other than the tip of the penis.read more
View ArticleValproate Dose Linked to Birth Defects
Valproate is a medication prescribed to women with epilepsy. Previous studies have shown a clear connection between the drug and birth defects, leaving some women fearful of starting a family.read more
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