Pregnancy: Getting Pregnant
Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG)
05/14/08, HealthwiseThe human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) test is done to check for the hormone hCG in blood or urine. Some hCG tests measure the exact amount and some just check to see if the hormone is present. HCG is made by the placenta during
Pregnancy and Breast Health
05/26/06, Johns Hopkins UniversityHormonal changes during pregnancy and lactation increase the breasts' volume and firmness, making it harder to detect breast masses.
Heart Attacks Increase During Pregnancy
06/02/06, Johns Hopkins UniversityPregnant women and their families need to pay attention to symptoms suggestive of a heart attack in order to get swift and proper treatment.
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09/19/06, Johns Hopkins UniversityIt is simply not true, as some doctors claim, that natural family planning is as effective as birth control pills or other contraceptive measures.
The Morning After Pill - Without a Prescription
09/15/06, Johns Hopkins UniversityThere is no evidence of dramatic increases in teen sex in the nine states that have allowed nonprescription sales of Plan B to women of all ages.
A Sexual Health Concern That Flies Under the Radar
09/07/06, The Berman CenterIf you're especially caught off guard, you also may worry about adequate folic acid for those crucial first few weeks of brain and spinal cord…
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Should I consider a multifetal pregnancy reduction?
03/21/08, HealthwiseMultifetal pregnancy reduction (MFPR) is a procedure that reduces the number of fetuses in a multiple pregnancy—usually from three, four, or five fetuses to two so that the remaining fetuses have a better chance of survival. The goal of M
Should I have a tubal procedure or in vitro fertilization for tubal infertility?
03/21/08, HealthwiseThere are several types of surgery to correct blockages in the fallopian tubes. The specific type of surgery your doctor does will depend on the location, extent, and type of blockage, and may include:
Interactive Tool: What Is Your Due Date?
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