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Obstetric Panel
An obstetric panel is a group of blood tests done to
check the health of a woman before and during early pregnancy. The results of
these tests can help find certain problems during the pregnancy. They can also
help guide any...
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High-Risk Pregnancy
What is a high-risk pregnancy?Your pregnancy is
called high-risk if you or your baby has an increased chance of a health
problem. Many things can put you at high risk. Being called "high-risk" may
sound scary. But it's just a way for...
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Methotrexate for ectopic pregnancy
methotrexateMethotrexate is typically given by injection. Two injection
sites are sometimes used to administer one dose. This method increases
absorption of all of the medicine. Methotrexate can be given by
mouth. But
ectopic...
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Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG)
The 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...
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Pregnancy After Age 35
Most women who are older than 35 have healthy pregnancies.
But as you age beyond your mid-30s, some risks do increase. If you are an older
mother-to-be, you can increase your chances of having a healthy pregnancy. See
your doctor for a...
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