Pregnancy: Complications
Molar Pregnancy - Treatment Overview
10/29/07, HealthwiseA molar pregnancy is removed with vacuum aspiration under general anesthesia. Pelvic ultrasound may be used during the procedure to guide removal of all the abnormal tissue. Medication (oxytocin) is used during or after the pr
Molar Pregnancy - Home Treatment
10/29/07, HealthwiseThere is no home treatment for a molar pregnancy.
Toxoplasmosis During Pregnancy - Topic Overview
06/27/07, HealthwiseToxoplasmosis is a common infection found in birds, animals, and people.
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Toxoplasmosis During Pregnancy - Cause
06/27/07, HealthwiseToxoplasmosis is an infection caused by a tiny parasite that infects birds and mammals, including humans. Cats are the only live carriers of toxoplasmosis. When a cat is infected, its feces contain toxoplasma eggs for about 2 weeks. These
Toxoplasmosis During Pregnancy - Symptoms
06/27/07, HealthwiseWhen first infected with toxoplasmosis, most people don't get sick. A few people have mild flu-like symptoms, which can last as long as several months. This is why people rarely know whether or when they have had toxoplasmosis. Sy
Toxoplasmosis During Pregnancy - What Happens
06/27/07, HealthwiseAfter having toxoplasmosis once, you cannot get it again. This is because your immune system has learned how to fight it. When you are immune to toxoplasmosis, you don't have to worry about getting it and passing it on to a fetus
Toxoplasmosis During Pregnancy - What Increases Your Risk
06/27/07, HealthwiseYou can lower your risk of getting toxoplasmosis by avoiding possible sources of the toxoplasma parasite. Your risk increases if you:
Toxoplasmosis During Pregnancy - When To Call a Doctor
06/27/07, HealthwiseTalk to your health professional during your first prenatal exam if you are concerned about your risk factors for toxoplasmosis during pregnancy. Together, you can decide about whether to have a toxoplasmosis screening.
Toxoplasmosis During Pregnancy - Exams and Tests
06/27/07, HealthwiseIn most areas of the United States and Canada, fetal toxoplasmosis infection is rare. In the United States, about 1 to 10 infants per 10,000 actually become infected before birth.3 This is why screening for toxoplasmosis is not a part of
Toxoplasmosis During Pregnancy - Treatment Overview
06/27/07, HealthwiseIf you are not pregnant and have a healthy immune system, you won't need treatment for toxoplasmosis. Any symptoms that develop typically go away on their own. But if you become infected while pregnant, you will need treatment to
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