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… trained and authorized to perform the care activity (such as physicians, and diagnostic … genetic screening options or visit Perinatal Services BC Prenatal Genetic Screening web … defects. The shape and size of your baby’s physical structures are examined, but the …
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… doctor about them. Pregnancy: Should I Have Screening Tests for Birth Defects? 1 Get the … Summary Get the facts Your options Have a screening test to find out the chance that … your baby has a birth defect. Don't have a screening test. You may decide not to have any …
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… that you can talk to your doctor about them. Breast Cancer Screening: When Should I Start Having …
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… They are most common in the belly area. This type is called an abdominal aortic aneurysm . … common symptoms include belly, chest, or back pain that may spread to the groin, buttocks, … complication. As an aneurysm expands, the tension on the blood vessel wall increases. …
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… of having a baby with a genetic condition or birth defect are higher than average. Even … There is another test that can be done during your second trimester that looks for … cells can be collected in one of two ways. During the test, your doctor may: Put a thin, …
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… you and your partner is done to check your health. A woman's physical examination usually … open a blocked fallopian tube. Hysteroscopy Health Tools Health Tools help you make wise health decisions or take action to improve your …
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… Aortic Aneurysm: Should I Get a Screening Test? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare Options 3 Your … the facts and your feelings, you may have a general idea of where you stand on this … the facts and your feelings, you may have a general idea of where you stand on this …
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… families who inherit the gene changes for Lynch syndrome (also called hereditary non-polyposis … a gene change, such as BRCA or the one for Lynch syndrome (HNPCC) , and you are done …
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… period changes. There are many other conditions that cause symptoms like those of a … Use heat, such as a hot water bottle, a heating pad set on low, or a warm bath, to … period changes. There are many other conditions that cause symptoms like those of a …
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… labour, which may lead to premature (preterm) birth. Preterm birth increases the babies' … You can expect to have the same symptoms during a multiple pregnancy that you'd have during a pregnancy with one fetus. But the …
