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My friend has taken abortion pills which is causing heavy bleeding. Does this mean she requires a D&C or is it normal?

My friend wanted to terminate an unplanned pregnancy and took abortion pills. After 2 days of taking the pills, she is bleeding heavily. Does this mean a natural termination...
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What is the connection between being overweight and the inability to conceive?

I am 32 years old and I am trying to conceive. The doctor thinks I am not able to conceive because I am overweight. Is there a connection between being overweight and not being...
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Excessive swelling in my legs during the seventh month of my pregnancy. What should I do?

I am having excessive swelling in my legs as I am currently in my seventh month of pregnancy. Till now I was absolutely active with no problems, however now this swelling is troubling...
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I want to get pregnant but I have undergone chemotherapy 2 years back. Is it advisable to conceive?

I was suffering from a cancerous growth in my ears. After 6 months of chemotherapy I was treated for the condition. I am now 32 years old and I now want to plan and start my...
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When does implantation bleeding occur in an expecting mother?

My sister is 40 days pregnant. However, just yesterday she had some spotting and bleeding. The doctor said it is not a cause of concern and said it looked more like implantation...
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I am suffering from hip pain during pregnancy. Will it last forever?

I am suffering from an extreme pain in my hips. I am five months pregnant, and this pain happened quite suddenly. Is this a common pregnancy symptom that will go away, or will...
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Can a home pregnancy test show a wrong reading?

I took a home pregnancy test which showed a negative pregnancy result, but I am having all the symptoms of pregnancy. Can the home pregnancy test show a wrong reading? Should...
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Why do I have back pain before my periods?

While most people have stomach cramps before and during their periods, I have a weird back pain which goes up to my hips. It is quite intense, and often it's even hard for me...
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How long does it typically take to recover from c-section?

I am due for a c-section delivery. This is also the first time I am undergoing a surgery and I am worried. How long does it take to recover from c-section?
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Can biopsy on a pregnant woman cause harm to the baby?

My wife had a growth in her armpit, which the doctors felt looked abnormal. As a result a biopsy was recently done. We didn’t realise then that my wife was pregnant. Could the...
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What could have triggered varicose veins during my pregnancy?

I am a 32 year old woman and I am in my seventh month of pregnancy. I am now suffering from varicose veins which is making my standing and sitting down very painful. What could...
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Can gestational diabetes during pregnancy harm the baby?

I have been suffering from PCOD from the time I got my periods. During my pregnancy first trimester I have been detected with high insulin levels causing diabetes. According...
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Did my dental x-rays harm my baby? (first trimester)

I went to the dentist and forgot to let them know I'm 2 months pregnant. I got routine dental x-rays done. They put the standard cover on me but nothing extra over my stomach....
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RA and pregnancy

I have rheumatoid arthritis and I am 28 years old. I would really like to have children some day, but I know I can't have kids while I take methotrexate. how is pregnancy handled...
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How can I make sure I have a full term pregnancy?

I'm terrified of having a premature baby (I'm 6 mos pregnant). But I know there's no such thing as a 100% guarantee. What can I do to stay my healthiest for the health of my...
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Did my dental x-rays harm my baby? (first trimester)

I went to the dentist and forgot to let them know I'm 2 months pregnant. I got routine dental x-rays done. They put the standard cover on me but nothing extra over my stomach....
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Skin rash during pregnancy?

I am 4 months pregnant and am experiencing itching with rashes on my hands and feet. I've tried a few pregnancy-safe creams but they haven't helped. What could it be? Could...
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Airport security and being pregnant

I just found out I am pregnant. Can I go through a scanner at the airport? What about the x-ray scanner?
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Bed rest

What does bed rest really mean for a pregnant woman? Does it truly mean lay in bed and not get up?
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Vaginal delivery after cesarean

I had 2 induced vaginal deliveries after a cesarean delivery. My daughter has had a cesarean delivery and her doctor refuses to allow her to have vaginal delivery now. Why is...
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