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Prenatal Diagnosis: Amniocentesis and CVS
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Posted by R. James M.D. on Sep 16, 2004, 04:07
Prenatal diagnosis is a way for your doctor to tell if your fetus has a
problem such as Down syndrome. Amniocentesis and chorionic villus sampling
(CVS) are tests that help find genetic disorders before birth. Some
parents are at increased risk of having a baby with a genetic disorder or
other problem and may want to have one of these tests. Knowing about
problems before the baby is born may help parents make decisions about
health care for their infant.
Pregnancy: Things to Think About Before You're Pregnant
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Pregnancy & Childbirth
Posted by R. James M.D. on Sep 16, 2004, 04:05
Conception occurs about 2 weeks before your period is due. That means
you may not even know you're pregnant until you're more than 3 weeks
pregnant. Yet your baby is most sensitive to harm 2 to 8 weeks after
conception.
Vaginal Yeast Infections
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Reproductive Health
Posted by R. James M.D. on Sep 16, 2004, 03:31
Vaginal yeast infections are caused by a fungus called Candida albicans. Yeast are tiny organisms that normally live in small numbers on the skin and inside the vagina. The acidic environment of the vagina helps keep yeast from growing. If the vagina becomes less acidic, too many yeast can grow and cause a vaginal infection.
Sexual Dysfunction in Women: What Can I Do If Sex Isn't Working for Me?
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Posted by R. James M.D. on Sep 16, 2004, 03:23
When you have problems with sex, doctors call it "sexual dysfunction." Men and women can have it. There are 4 kinds of sexual problems in women.
Progestin-only Contraceptives
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Contraceptives
Posted by R. James M.D. on Sep 16, 2004, 03:19
A progestin-only contraceptive is one kind of birth control pill. It is
often called the "mini-pill." Regular birth control pills have 2 female
hormones: estrogen and progesterone. The mini-pill has only progesterone
in it. Because this pill doesn't contain estrogen, it may not have as many
side effects.
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