Women's Health

Prenatal Testing

Some tests, called indicated tests, are usually reserved for women who are considered at increased risk due to something her medical or genetic history or an abnormal result in a screening test. However, some indicated tests, such as ultrasound, are being used more often during pregnancy, regardless of whether the mother or fetus is at […]

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What Can Go Wrong During Pregnancy?

Most pregnancies are uncomplicated and end with the birth of a normal, healthy baby. Early diagnosis and treatment of any complications will often prevent serious problems. Regular check-ups can help you learn to recognize the difference between the normal changes and those that can indicate a problem. Problems during pregnancy include: Birth defects Ectopic pregnancy

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Pregnancy: Preparing for Birth

No two births are alike. Labor is a series of changing conditions, and no amount of examination can predict how a woman or her baby will respond. What Type Of Delivery Is Best? The mother’s health and/or baby’s condition will largely determine the type of delivery. Vaginal birth is the traditional style of delivery in which

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How Is Infertility In A Man Treated?

Illnesses and problems in the male reproductive organs can often be resolved with medicines and surgery. What Medicines Treat Male Infertility? What Surgeries Treat Male Infertility? What Medicines Treat Male Infertility? A number of drugs can be prescribed to ease male fertility problems, but their effectiveness varies widely. Here’s a look at some of them:

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What Is Assisted Reproduction?

Assisted reproduction refers to a number of advanced techniques that aid fertilization. These techniques are often used for women who have irreversible damage to their fallopian tubes or cervical mucous problems. It can also benefit couples with unexplained infertility. What is IVF (In-Vitro Fertilization)? What is GIFT (Gammete Intrafallopian Tube Transfer)? What is ZIFT (Zygote

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Infertility: Putting It All Together

Here is a summary of the important facts and information related to infertility. Infertility is a common condition that can be caused by illness, lifestyle habits or defects in the reproductive system. Many treatments can successfully resolve infertility, including medications, surgery and assisted reproduction. The emotions of infertility can seem overwhelming at times. Many support

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What Is Infertility?

If a couple is infertile, this means that they have been unable to conceive a child after 12 months of regular sexual intercourse without birth control. Primary infertility means they have never had a child. Secondary infertility means that the infertile person has had one or more children in the past, but a medical problem

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What Causes Infertility?

Most infertility results from physical problems in a man or woman’s reproductive system. About 35 percent of all cases of infertility arise from problems in the man’s system. About 35 percent arise from abnormalities in the woman’s system. About 20 percent of the time, the man and woman both have fertility problems. In 10 percent

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