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… Preterm Labour On this page: Cause … Prevention Symptoms What Happens When to Call a Doctor Examinations and Tests Treatment Overview Self-Care … back, pelvic area, lower belly, or thighs. Changes in your vaginal discharge. It may increase in amount or become pink …
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… Bedrest for Preterm Labour On this page: Overview … is no evidence that long-term bedrest lowers the risk of preterm delivery. footnote 1 Studies have shown that strict … and Gynecologists (2012). Management of preterm labor. ACOG Practice Bulletin No. 127. Obstetrics and …
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… Preterm Labour and Short Cervix On this page: Overview … . Women with a short cervix may have an increased risk of preterm birth. footnote 2 How is it treated? If this is your first pregnancy or if you have never had a preterm birth, having a shortened cervix may not change the …
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… Breast Exam On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To … Results Test Overview A clinical breast examination (CBE) is a physical examination of the breast done by a health professional. …
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… the vagina . It can cause itching and burning, a change in vaginal discharge, and sometimes pain during sex. What … vagina caused by thinning tissues and less moisture in the vaginal walls. This often occurs with menopause as a result … Symptoms of vaginitis may include a change in your normal vaginal discharge (including grey, green, or yellow …
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… Premature (Preterm) Infant On this page: Overview Health Tools Delivery … good health after birth. Delivery. You'll probably deliver vaginally. But if your health or your baby's health is at … the number of weeks or months the child was born early. For example, if your 1-year-old was born 3 months early, your …
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… Endoscopic Sinus Exam On this page: Overview Why It Is Done Results Overview An endoscopic sinus examination allows the doctor to see all the structures … takes 5 to 10 minutes. Why It Is Done An endoscopic sinus examination may be used if: The diagnosis of sinusitis is …
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… childbirth (postpartum), see: Pregnancy Caesarean Section Vaginal Birth After Caesarean (VBAC) Postpartum: First 6 … doing well or is in trouble. You will have sterile vaginal examinations to check whether your cervix is thinning and … less. The third stage can be as quick as 5 minutes. With a preterm birth, it tends to take longer. But in most cases, …
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… Vaginal Fistula On this page: What is a vaginal fistula? A fistula is a passage or hole that has … or disease that could have caused a fistula. For a physical examination, your doctor will use a speculum to look at the …
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… Vaginal Closure Surgery (Vaginal Obliteration) On this page: Surgery Overview What To … Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview Vaginal closure surgery (vaginal obliteration) is done when …
