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Amenorrhea is the medical term for the absence of menstruation . There are two types of amenorrhea, primary and secondary. Primary amenorrhea refers to delayed menarche (the first menstrual period) and is defined as any one of three conditions: th...
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Amenorrhea is the absence of menstruation. There are two types of amenorrhea, primary and secondary. Primary amenorrhea is delayed menarche (the first menstrual period) and is defined as any one of three conditions: 1.) absence of menarche by age ...
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The absence of menstrual periods is called amenorrhea. Primary amenorrhea is the failure to start having a period by the age of 16. Secondary amenorrhea is more common and refers to either the temporary or permanent ending of periods in a woman wh...
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A genetic test examines the genetic information contained inside a person ' s cells, called DNA, to determine if that person has or will develop a certain disease or could pass a disease to his or her offspring. Genetic tests also determine whether or not couples are at a higher risk than the general population for having a child affected with a genetic disorder.
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Detailed information on what type of testing is available to determine whether a child has a genetic birth defect
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A genetic test examines the genetic information contained inside a person's cells, called DNA, to determine if that person has or will develop a certain disease or could transmit a disease to a child. Genetic tests also determine whether or not couples are at a higher risk than the general population for having a child affected with a genetic disorder.
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Detailed information on chromosome abnormalities, including how a chromosome is inherited
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Genetic testing is a process which involves examining individuals ' genetic material for the presence of a change that indicates why they may have developed a disease or disorder. Genetic testing may also tell patients if they are at increased risk for developing a disease such as cancer in the future, but currently do not have any symptoms of that particular disease.
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A genetic test examines the genetic information contained inside a person ' s cells, called DNA , to determine if that person has or will develop a certain disease or could pass a disease to his or her offspring. Genetic tests also determine whether or not couples are at a higher risk than the general population for having a child affected with a genetic disorder.
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Detailed information on the difference between a single gene defect and a chromosome abnormality
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Detailed information on the different types of chromosome abnormality
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Detailed information on how chromosome abnormalities happen: meiosis, mitosis, maternal age, and environment
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A genetic test examines the genetic information contained inside a person ' s cells, called DNA , to determine if that person has or will develop a certain disease or could pass a disease to his or her offspring. Genetic tests also determine whether or not couples are at a higher risk than the general population for having a child affected with a genetic disorder.
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Computed tomography (also known as CT, CT scan, CAT, or computerized axial tomography) scans use x rays to produce precise cross-sectional images of anatomical structures. With the development of modern computers, the scans enhanced digital capabilities allowed the development of computed tomography imaging (derived from the Greek tomos , meaning " to slice " ).
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Detailed information on the most common disorders of the spine, shoulder, and pelvis, including arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, avascular necrosis, bursitis, hip problems, hip replacement, kyphosis, low back pain, neck problems, neck pain, torticollis,
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During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient's body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems. A typical physical examination includes: Inspection (looking at the body; Palpation (feeling the body with hands; Auscultation (listening to sounds; Percussion (producing sounds.
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This is a blood test to detect beta-HCG (human chorionic gonadotropin), a hormone normally produced during pregnancy. A qualitative pregnancy test just checks to see if HCG is in your blood. A quantitative pregnancy test reveals the exact level of HCG in your blood.
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The most common test of pregnancy involves the detection of a hormone known as human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) in a sample of blood or urine. Purpose To determine whether or not a woman is pregnant.
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Pregnancy is detected by measuring the concentration of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) in serum or urine. Human chorionic gonadotropin is a hormone produced by the placenta that supports the corpus luteum after fertilization of the ovum.
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Detailed information on the signs of pregnancy and taking a pregnancy test
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Urine chemistry refers to a group of tests performed on a urine sample.
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