Down Syndrome Screening
You can screen for Down syndrome by ultrasound as early as 11-12 weeks. Screening is done with an ultrasound examination and two blood tests, and it can detect up to 90% of Down syndrome fetuses.
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Amniocentesis - Complications
What are the possible complications of amniocentesis?
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Sauna While TTC
Can my husband use a sauna while we try to conceive (TTC)?
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TTC and Orgasm
Does orgasm kill sperm when trying to conceive (TTC)?
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What is Clomid (Clomiphene Citrate)?
What is Clomid and what is it used for?
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Progesterone Suppositories
Can progesterone suppositories prevent me from getting pregnant?
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Tampon use and Pregnancy
Will using a tampon hurt my pregnancy?
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Viagra
What effect does Viagra have on pregnancy?
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TB (Tuberculosis) Test During Pregnancy
Is it safe to get a TB (tuberculosis) test during pregnancy?
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Lubricants
What do lubricants do when we TTC?
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Miscarriage - Chance of Recurrence
I just had a miscarriage, is there an increased risk of recurrence?
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Long-Term Problems of PCOS
Are there any long-term problems of Polycistic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)?
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Herpes on the Lip
Is a herpes lesion on my lip a problem?
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IUD and TTC
When can I conceive after using an IUD for contraception?
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Cure for PCOS
PCOS cannot be completely cured. It is a condition that is managed, rather than cured. Treatment of the symptoms of PCOS can help reduce the risks of future health problems.
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Low Temperatures
What do low temperatures mean?
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Leuprolide Side Effects
What are potential side effects of Leuprolide?
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OPK and Intrauterine Insemination
What is the best time to do Intrauterine Insemination (IUI)?
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Weight Gain Recommendations - Based on Race?
Are weight gain recommendations during pregnancy different based on race?
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Repronex and Multiples - What are the Chances?
What are the chances of getting pregnant with multiples when getting Repronex to induce ovulation?
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Causes of Abnormal Endometrial Lining
What are the causes of an abnormal endometrial lining?
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Herpes Prevention During Childbirth
Is there a way to prevent the spread of herpes from mother to child during pregnancy?
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DHEAS
What are DHEAS?
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No Periods, Not Ovulating?
If I don't have my periods does that mean I am not ovulating?
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Progesterone Supplements
When should I take progesterone supplements?
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Risk of miscarriage over 35 years old
Do women at 35+ years of age have a greater risk of miscarriage?
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What Are X-Rays?
X-rays are a form of radiation. This kind of radiation is invisible. X-rays are used to make "pictures" of the bones and organs.
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Toxoplasmosis Infection by Trimesters
During which trimester is infection worse?
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Can a Labor Induction Be Done At Home?
A labor induction is usually defined as a process to soften and open the cervix and get a pregnant woman into labor.
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Can Hand Texture Predict the Sex of Your Baby?
Can the texture of your hands predict the sex of your baby?
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One Testicle and Male Fertility
Is one testis enough to conceive?
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Does Hypothyroidism Cause Infertility
Does a low thyroid level contribute to infertility?
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Amniocentesis and Activity
What activity can I do after the amniocentesis?
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IVF Twin and Triplet Rates
According to the 2005 CDC data on IVF in-vitro fertilization, about 1 in 3 IVF cycles resulted in a pregnancy. And of these pregnancies, about 1 in 3 pregnancies were twins, triplets or higher: Of these pregnancies, 28.5% were twins, and 4.4% were triplets (300+ times higher than natural pregnancies).
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BBT Temperature Drop and Ovulation
Does the temperature drop before or after ovulation?
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Chlamydia Symptoms
What are the symptoms of Chlamydia?
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Factors Affecting Radiation and X-Rays In Pregnancy
Most diagnostic X-rays have radiation levels too low to hurt the pregnancy. The following are among the important factors
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What Are The Odds of Ectopic Pregnancy?
The odds of having an ectopic pregnancy, a pregnancy outside the uterus, depend on many doifferent factors.
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Threatened Abortion And Bed Rest
A threatened abortion is diagnosed when there is vaginal bleeding prior to 20 weeks of the pregnancy.
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Antibiotics Safety During Pregnancy
Are antibiotics safe to take during pregnancy? Generally antibiotics are needed to treat an infection, and benefits far outweigh possible risks.
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Tanning During Pregnancy
Can I use a tanning bed during pregnancy?
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Hashimoto Disease and Anti-Thyroid Antibodies
How do Hashimoto Disease and Anti-Thyroid Antibodies affect pregnancy?
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Missed Period, Cramping and Cramps
What do cramping and cramps mean after a missed AF?
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Double Ovulation And BBT Charting
I am charting my ovulation by using basal body temperature charting. I know I can determine ovulation this way, but can I also detect double ovulation on my BBT?
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What is a Miscarriage?
A miscarriage is the spontaneous loss of a pregnancy before 23-24 weeks of pregnancy, before the fetus becomes viable. The medical term of miscarriage is a "spontaneous abortion."
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Can Spicy Foods Induce Labor?
Can eating spicy foods in pregnancy induce labor?
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Follistim Contraindications
What are the contraindications to Follistim?
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Can Bumping Abdomen Cause Miscarriage?
Can bumping against my abdomen lead to a miscarriage?
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Chicken Pox Exposure and Pregnancy
I had chicken pox, and now I am pregnant
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Positive Home Pregnancy Test and Period
My home pregnancy test was positive but my period came
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