Using Non-Invasive Methods to Choose Gender; Sex Selection with Diet and Determination of Ovulation Time in Iran

Background: Families, especially fathers, are continuously interested in selecting the child's sex in most societies. This study was conducted to Use non-invasive methods to choose gender in order that sex selection with diet and determination of ovulation time in Iran. Methods: This study...

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Main Authors: Dariush Farhud, Tahereh Mokhtarian Gilani, Tayebeh Mokhtarian Gilani, Nasrin Azimi, Zahra Kiani
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Language:English
Published: Tehran University of Medical Sciences 2022-08-01
Series:Iranian Journal of Public Health
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Online Access:https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/view/23387
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author Dariush Farhud
Tahereh Mokhtarian Gilani
Tayebeh Mokhtarian Gilani
Nasrin Azimi
Zahra Kiani
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Tahereh Mokhtarian Gilani
Tayebeh Mokhtarian Gilani
Nasrin Azimi
Zahra Kiani
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description Background: Families, especially fathers, are continuously interested in selecting the child's sex in most societies. This study was conducted to Use non-invasive methods to choose gender in order that sex selection with diet and determination of ovulation time in Iran. Methods: This study was a clinical experimental trial of convenient samples conducted as a retrospective study. Overall, 285 women were referred to Dr. Farhud's Genetic Clinic in 2013 and 2014 in Tehran, Iran. For two years (from June 2013 to Jun 2015), samples were followed-up. Participants used diet, the timing of ovulation, and considering lifestyle to have the sex selection. Results: Overall, 88 women became pregnant in the first group among 179 participants in 2013, and talking to the participants showed that 82.95% achieved the wanted gender. Fifty-two women became pregnant among 106 participants in 2014 in the second group and 86.79%, achieved the wanted sex. Conclusion: Diet and ovulation timing could be very efficient, and it is recommended that families Use safe procedures such as natural, and non-invasive methods to achieve the wanted sex for gender balance.
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spelling doaj.art-350277af271644f58f56f852110caaa52022-12-22T04:23:48ZengTehran University of Medical SciencesIranian Journal of Public Health2251-60852251-60932022-08-0151810.18502/ijph.v51i8.10275Using Non-Invasive Methods to Choose Gender; Sex Selection with Diet and Determination of Ovulation Time in IranDariush Farhud0Tahereh Mokhtarian Gilani1Tayebeh Mokhtarian Gilani2Nasrin Azimi3Zahra Kiani41. Dr. Farhud's Genetic Clinic, Tehran, Iran 2. School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran 3. Department of Basic Sciences Ethics Lifestyle, Academy of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran1. Dr. Farhud's Genetic Clinic, Tehran, Iran 2. Department of Midwifery and Reproductive Health, Midwifery and Reproductive Health Research Center, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran1. Dr. Farhud's Genetic Clinic, Tehran, Iran 2. Department of Psychology, Kharazmi University, Tehran, IranDepartment of Midwifery, Karaj Branch, Islamic Azad University, Karaj, IranDepartment of Midwifery and Reproductive Health, Midwifery and Reproductive Health Research Center, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran Background: Families, especially fathers, are continuously interested in selecting the child's sex in most societies. This study was conducted to Use non-invasive methods to choose gender in order that sex selection with diet and determination of ovulation time in Iran. Methods: This study was a clinical experimental trial of convenient samples conducted as a retrospective study. Overall, 285 women were referred to Dr. Farhud's Genetic Clinic in 2013 and 2014 in Tehran, Iran. For two years (from June 2013 to Jun 2015), samples were followed-up. Participants used diet, the timing of ovulation, and considering lifestyle to have the sex selection. Results: Overall, 88 women became pregnant in the first group among 179 participants in 2013, and talking to the participants showed that 82.95% achieved the wanted gender. Fifty-two women became pregnant among 106 participants in 2014 in the second group and 86.79%, achieved the wanted sex. Conclusion: Diet and ovulation timing could be very efficient, and it is recommended that families Use safe procedures such as natural, and non-invasive methods to achieve the wanted sex for gender balance. https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/view/23387Child sexWanted gender/sexDietTime of ovulation
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Tahereh Mokhtarian Gilani
Tayebeh Mokhtarian Gilani
Nasrin Azimi
Zahra Kiani
Using Non-Invasive Methods to Choose Gender; Sex Selection with Diet and Determination of Ovulation Time in Iran
Iranian Journal of Public Health
Child sex
Wanted gender/sex
Diet
Time of ovulation
title Using Non-Invasive Methods to Choose Gender; Sex Selection with Diet and Determination of Ovulation Time in Iran
title_full Using Non-Invasive Methods to Choose Gender; Sex Selection with Diet and Determination of Ovulation Time in Iran
title_fullStr Using Non-Invasive Methods to Choose Gender; Sex Selection with Diet and Determination of Ovulation Time in Iran
title_full_unstemmed Using Non-Invasive Methods to Choose Gender; Sex Selection with Diet and Determination of Ovulation Time in Iran
title_short Using Non-Invasive Methods to Choose Gender; Sex Selection with Diet and Determination of Ovulation Time in Iran
title_sort using non invasive methods to choose gender sex selection with diet and determination of ovulation time in iran
topic Child sex
Wanted gender/sex
Diet
Time of ovulation
url https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/view/23387
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