A study of women who received the so-called "birth-control shot" Depo-Provera has found that almost half the women had lost five percent of their bone mineral density in the lower spine and hip within two years of receiving the shot.
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One of the most frequent questions we get here on Sexual Health Connection is from women wanting to know if they are pregnant. I... Read more »
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A new study tested the theory that using both mammograms and ultrasound scans would make it easier to detect breast cancer. Researchers found that... Read more »
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Secondary amenorrhea occurs when a woman who has been having normal menstrual cycles stops getting her periods for 6 or more months.Amenorrhea is... Read more »
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Beta-HCG in blood serum - qualitative; Human chorionic gonadotrophin - serum - qualitative; Pregnancy test - blood - qualitative; Serum HCG -... Read more »
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Rh-induced hemolytic disease of the newbornSymptomsRh incompatibility can cause symptoms ranging from very mild to deadly. In its mildest form, Rh... Read more »
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Normal Values Normal values mean that all items evaluated are within normal range. What abnormal results mean A low pH (less than 7.04... Read more »