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… that you can talk to your doctor about them. Pregnancy: Should I Have Screening Tests for … Down syndrome. The test is not available everywhere, because a doctor must have special … generally very safe. Personal stories about deciding to have a screening test for birth …
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… that you can talk to your doctor about them. Health Screenings: Should I Buy Commercial … you may not need. A package may seem like a good value. But you may be paying for tests … may be helpful as you make important health decisions. I saw an ad about buying a number …
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… no cure for HIV, but lifelong treatment with medications called highly active … in countries where the blood supply is not tested for HIV) unsterilized body art … infection. What are the types of HIV tests? Currently there are two ways to test …
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… learning to talk and learning to read. Hearing also plays an important role in a … It is important to recognize the signs of hearing loss early so that children can … screening be like for my baby? Hearing tests are important for newborn babies and …
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… two main kinds of urinary incontinence. Some women—especially older women—have both. Stress incontinence occurs … common type of bladder control problem in women. Urge incontinence happens when you have …
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… Condition Basics What is pelvic organ prolapse? Pelvic organ prolapse means that a pelvic organ—such as your bladder—has moved from its …
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… sphincter. As the bladder fills with urine, nerve signals tell the sphincter to stay … bladder's ability to store and release urine. Electromyogram (EMG), which is used to record the electrical …
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… an endometrial biopsy , a laparoscopy , or a hysterosalpingogram , may cause some pain. Do … blocked fallopian tube may be opened during a hysterosalpingogram. Sometimes tests cannot … (antral follicle count). Pelvic Ultrasound Hysterosalpingogram A hysterosalpingogram is …
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… Preparing Your Child for a Medical Test Medical tests can be scary for adults and for …
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… have a heart problem, and what treatment you need. There are many heart tests. Most are … to insert a device into your body. You may need an injection of a medicine during the … I have a choice of which test to have? Do I need more than one of these tests?" "Will this …