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What are flares?
Symptoms of autoimmune diseases can come and go, ranging in how bad they are, or all go away... Full Answer12/31/1969
Are chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia autoimmune diseases?
Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) and fibromyalgia (FM) are not autoimmune diseases, but they often... Full Answer12/31/1969
What are the most common symptoms of autoimmune diseases?
There are more than 80 types of autoimmune diseases. If you are having symptoms that bother you,... Full Answer12/31/1969
Who is at risk for getting autoimmune diseases?
Most autoimmune diseases occur in women, and most often during their childbearing years. Some of... Full Answer12/31/1969
What screening tests are available for different cancers?
Mammograms can be used to check for breast cancer in women who have no signs or symptoms of the... Full Answer12/31/1969
How does gestational diabetes affect women during pregnancy?
Gestational diabetes – Too high blood sugar levels during pregnancy Usually, there are no... Full Answer12/31/1969
What is a birth doula?
A doula (DOO-luh) is a professional labor coach, who gives physical and emotional support to women... Full Answer12/31/1969
Why is prenatal care important?
During the first prenatal visit, you can expect your doctor to: • Ask... Full Answer12/31/1969
What is a multiple gestational pregnancy?
Years ago, most twins came as a surprise. Now, thanks to advances in prenatal care, most women... Full Answer12/31/1969
What causes pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)?
Many different types of germs can cause pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). Bacteria (a type of... Full Answer12/31/1969
How is pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) treated?
Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) can be cured with antibiotics. Your doctor will work with you to... Full Answer12/31/1969
What are the reasons for caesarean delivery?
Your doctor might recommend a c-section if she thinks it is safer for you or your baby than vaginal... Full Answer12/31/1969
Can menopause cause bone loss in women?
Both men and women lose bone as they grow older. But dropping estrogen levels around the time of... Full Answer12/31/1969
Who should not take menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) for menopause?
Following should not take menopausal hormone therapy for menopause: Women who: Think they are... Full Answer12/31/1969
What is high risk pregnancy?
Pregnancies with a greater chance of complications are called "high-risk." But this does not mean... Full Answer12/31/1969
