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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) symptoms

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

What are common signs and symptoms of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)? Common signs of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) include the following: Irregular menstrual periods—Menstrual disorders can include absent periods, periods that occur infrequently or too frequently, heavy

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anxiety and pregnancy

Anxiety and Pregnancy

What is anxiety? Anxiety is a feeling of nervousness, worry, or concern. These feelings are normal and common. Anxiety and pregnancy are a common combination, especially among those who had anxiety before. An anxiety disorder is

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Endometrial Ablation

What is endometrial ablation? Endometrial ablation destroys a thin layer of the lining of the uterus. Menstrual bleeding does not stop but is reduced to normal or lighter levels. If ablation does not control heavy

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Ectopic Pregnancy

An ectopic pregnancy occurs when a fertilized egg grows outside of the uterus. Almost all ectopic pregnancies—more than 90%—occur in a fallopian tube. As the pregnancy grows, it can cause the tube to burst (rupture).

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obesity during pregnancy

Obesity During Pregnancy

Does obesity during pregnancy put me at risk of any health problems? Obesity during pregnancy puts you at risk of several serious health problems: Gestational hypertension—High blood pressure that starts during the second half of

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a woman experiencing Amenorrhea

Amenorrhea: Absence of Periods

What is Amenorrhea? Amenorrhea is the absence of menstrual periods. There are two types of amenorrhea: Primary amenorrhea—This is when a girl does not get her first period by age 15. Secondary amenorrhea—This is when a woman who

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prenatal genetic screening

Prenatal Genetic Screening Tests

What is prenatal genetic testing? Prenatal genetic screening tests gives parents-to-be information about whether their fetus has certain genetic disorders. What are genetic disorders? Genetic disorders are caused by changes in a person’s genes or chromosomes. Aneuploidy is a condition in which there

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