Definition Molar Pregnancy often referred to as Hydatidiform Mole is a rare pregnancy complication. Molar pregnancy is basically a type of gestational trophoblastic disease that occurs when tissues that instead of normally developing into a fetus, turns into an abnormal growth. The condition is characterized by unusual growth of trophoblasts, …
Read More »Blocked Fallopian Tubes or Hydrosalpinx- Types and Treatment.
Definition Hydrosalpinx or Blocked Fallopian Tubes is the blockage of a woman’s fallopian tube caused by a fluid buildup and dilation of the tube at its end. Most often it occurs at the fimbrial end of the tube next to the ovary, but it can also occur at the other …
Read More »Fetal Alcohol Syndrome – Description, Causes, and Prevention.
Description Women who drink alcohol during pregnancy can give birth to babies with fetal alcohol spectrum disorders, sometimes known as Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FASD). FASD is the umbrella term for a range of disorders. These disorders can be mild or severe and can cause physical and mental birth defects. Types …
Read More »Eclampsia – Description, Causes, Treatment, and Medications.
Description Eclampsia is defined as the occurrence of seizures in pregnancy or within 10 days of delivery, accompanied by at least two of the following features documented within 24 hours of the seizure: hypertension, proteinuria, thrombocytopenia or raised aspartate aminotransferase. Seizures are periods of disturbed brain activity that can cause …
Read More »Preeclampsia – Definition, Causes, and Treatment.
Definition Preeclampsia is defined as the presence of a systolic blood pressure (SBP) greater than or equal to 140 mm Hg or a diastolic blood pressure (DBP) greater than or equal to 90 mm Hg or higher, on two occasions at least 4 hours apart in a previously normotensive patient. …
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