Medical Problems

OPK and PCOS

I have polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) and Im trying to get pregnant. Can I still use ovulation predictor kits (OPKs) to predict my ovulation or will my results be skewed? ... read more »

Fibroid Tumors And Pregnancy

Are fibroid tumors a problem in pregnancy? Whether a fibroid tumor, also known as a myoma, is a possible problem before or during pregnancy depends on a few different factors. ... read more »

Hypothyroidism - Anovulation

I have a low thyroid condition, can that be a cause of my ovulation problems? ... read more »

An aneurysm happens when part of a blood vessel (artery) swells either because it is injured, or if the wall of the blood vessel is weak. Aneurysms can happen in the aorta (aortic aneurysms), the brain (brain or cerebral aneurysms), or peripherally in other body parts (peripheral aneurysms). ... read more »

Acute Abdomen During Pregnancy

An acute abdomen is a potentially serious acute condition of the abdomen which is usually associated with sudden onset of abdominal pain. An acute abdomen whether during or outside pregnancy is potentially serious and often requires emergency surgery. ... read more »

Neurology Conditions and Pregnancy

Being pregnant affects many neurologic diseases and their diagnostic approach and treatment can be severely affected because of the pregnancy. Some neurologic conditions are first diagnosed in pregnancy, others are known prior to pregnancy and can stay the same, get worse or get better. ... read more »

Myasthenia Gravis And Pregnancy

Myasthenia gravis (MG) is an autoimmune disorder characterized by muscle weakness caused by impaired function of the acetylcholine (ACh) receptors at the neuromuscular junction. ... read more »

Thrombocytopenia Low Platelet Count In Pregnancy

Thrombocytopenia means "low platelets", the cells that circulate within our blood and clot or bind together when they recognize damaged blood vessels. Usually a normal platelet count is in the range of 150,000 to 450,000/microL during normal pregnancies, though occasionally may be slightly lower in pregnancy, on average, than in healthy, non-pregnant women. ... read more »

Gestational Diabetes Insipidus (DI) In Pregnancy

Diabetes insipidus (DI) is a medical condition caused primarily by "central diabetes insipidus", a hormonal defect, a defect of the hormone arginine vasopressin which is usually produced by the posterior pituitary gland in the brain. Not producing enough hormone by the pituitayt gland is also called "pituitary insufficiency". ... read more »

What Are These Red Patches On My Face?

There are several common skin changes during pregnancy that can result in red patches on the skin. ... read more »

Bleeding After Provera

What could be wrong if I am bleeding after Provera? You likely had what is known as 'withdrawal bleeding' after the progesterone challenge test. ... read more »