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Jan 04, 2008 -
Brooke Burke, pregnant with her fourth child, is one celeb who never ceases to amaze me with how fast she is back into a bikini postpartum. With Brooke, I think a lot of is it good genes (much like Keri Russell), but she's no couch potato either. Here's more:
"I’ve been doing Pilates for eight years.
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Jan 15, 2007 -
Is this a trailer for a new Star Wars movie or a pregnancy test?
"It's the most sophisticated piece of technology...you will ever pee on." Wow.
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Oct 08, 2008 -
HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
How Do Home Pregnancy Tests Work?
All pregnancy tests, regardless of whether they are taken at home or at a doctor's office, detect the level of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) in either urine or blood samples. hCG is a hormone created by the developing placenta.
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Sep 04, 2008 -
Overview
- Definition
- How the test is performed
- How the test will feel
- Why the test is performed
- Normal Values
- What abnormal results mean
- Special considerations
Illustrations
Pregnancy test
HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
Definition
A pregnancy test measures a hormone called human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG). HCG is a hormone produced during pregnancy. It appears in the blood and urine of pregnant women as early as 10 days after conception.
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Sep 04, 2008 -
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HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
The qualitative urine human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) test is a pregnancy test that can be performed at home by a woman to determine pregnancy. To perform the test the woman places the test strip, which has a chemically sensitive substance, under her urine stream. Within minutes the test reveals whether the woman is positive (pregnant), or negative (not pregnant).
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Oct 08, 2008 -
In This Report
- Highlights
- Introduction
- The Reproductive System
- Risk Factors
- Causes
- Diagnosis
- Treatment
- Lifestyle Changes
- Medications
- Assisted Reproductive Techn...
- Complications of Assisted R...
- Resources
- References
HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
Highlights
New At-Home Fertility Test for Couples
Fertell is a new at-home fertility test kit for couples. It screens for sperm motility concentrations and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) levels. Fertell may be helpful as an initial test for infertility, but for a definitive diagnosis it is important to consult a doctor.
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Oct 08, 2008 -
In This Report
- Highlights
- Introduction
- Male Reproductive System...
- Sperm Abnormalities
- Causes
- Diagnosis
- Treatment
- Assisted Reproductive Techn...
- Complications of Assisted R...
- Other Treatments
- Resources
- References
HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
Highlights
New At-Home Fertility Test Kit
Fertell, the first at-home fertility test kit, became commercially available in June 2007. The Fertell kit contains tests to screen for both male and female infertility. Men can test their semen for concentrations of motile sperm, while women can test their urine for levels of follicle-stimulating hormone (a marker for egg quality).
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Sep 03, 2008 -
Overview
- Definition
- Alternative Names
- Causes, incidence, and risk factors
- Symptoms
- Signs and tests
- Treatment
- Expectations (prognosis)
- Complications
- Calling your health care provider
- Prevention
- References
Illustrations
Pelvic laparoscopy
Ultrasound in pregnancy
Female reproductive anatomy
Uterus
Ultrasound, normal fetus - foot
Ectopic pregnancy
HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
Definition
An ectopic pregnancy is an abnormal pregnancy that occurs outside the womb (uterus). The baby cannot survive.
Alternative Names
Tubal pregnancy; Cervical pregnancy; Abdominal pregnancy
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
An ectopic pregnancy occurs when the baby starts to develop outside the womb (uterus).
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Oct 08, 2008 -
In This Report
- Highlights
- Introduction
- Oral Contraception
- Implant Contraception
- Injected Contraception
- Intrauterine Devices (IUDs)...
- Spermicidal and Barrier Con...
- Natural Family Planning Met...
- Emergency Contraception
- Female Sterilization
- Resources
- References
HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
Highlights
First "No-Period" Birth Control Pill Approved
In May 2007, the Food and Drug Administration approved Lybrel, the first birth control pill that completely eliminates monthly menstrual periods. Lybrel contains low doses of the estrogen estradiol and the progestin levonorgestrol. The active pills are taken 365 days a year with no inactive pill breaks.
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Oct 08, 2008 -
In This Report
- Highlights
- Introduction
- Considerations
- Male Contraception
- Surgery
- Complications
- Unexpected Pregnancy
- Long-Term Complications
- Reversal Surgery
- Assisted Reproductive Techn...
- Resources
- References
HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
Highlights
Search Continues for the "Male Pill"
Research is progressing on a male contraceptive, but there have also been setbacks. The drug miglustat (Zavesca), which is used to treat a rare condition called Gaucher's disease, had shown success in animal studies but failed to work in a clinical trial, according to results published in 2007 in Human Reproduction. Researchers are now investigating an experimental drug, Adjudin (AF-2364), which disrupts sperm production.
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