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New test offers early ectopic pregnancy diagnosis
By Made For Mums on 09/05/2008 14:57:00
Doctors are developing a test for ectopic pregnancies that could help save a woman's fertility.
The blood test could result in earlier diagnosis of the condition – where the egg implants in the wrong place – cutting the need for radical surgery.The test checks for abnormalities that signal an ectopic pregnancy after just a few weeks, when a
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New test to spot ectopic pregnancies
By Liz Stansfield on 27/11/2009 12:36:36
Protein level link could help early diagnosis
Ectopic pregnancies may soon be identified earlier and without expensive scans, following research at Edinburgh University.Scientists have found that a protein known as ‘Activin B’ is much lower in women who suffer an ectopic pregnancy, where
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Bleeding in pregnancy
By Georgina Maric on 21/04/2009 11:36:03
There are many reasons for bleeding in pregnancy, and not all are serious or mean your baby’s at risk.
Vaginal infection is another possible cause of light spotting in the first few weeks of pregnancy.Ectopic pregnancyOne possible reason for bleeding at around nine weeks is an ectopic pregnancy, where the egg has started to grow in one of the Fallopian tubes
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Practical Parenting Fertility Survey – the results
By Made For Mums on 13/06/2008 16:27:00
What’s the perfect age to have a child? What would you do if you had trouble conceiving? We take a look at what you said in our online fertility survey.
Number of miscarriages or ectopic pregnancies*70% have never had a miscarriage or ectopic pregnancy*21% have had one miscarriage or ectopic pregnancy*9% have had two or more miscarriages or ectopic pregnanciesThe risk of smoking was widely acknowledged
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Overcoming infertility
By Made For Mums on 13/07/2006 14:58:00
Up to 20% of couples have problems conceiving. We take a look at infertility and where to get helpwhile other couples share their experiences.
successful pregnancy.One in 100 pregnancies are ectopic. This is where the embryo starts growing outside the womb, posing a risk to the mother’s life and making the pregnancy unviable.Infertility and Miscarriage – Real Life ‘My friends getting pregnant breaks
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''It's hard to conceive'' - your real life stories
By Made For Mums on 28/06/2008 17:21:21
You never know until you try, but for some couples, getting pregnant can be extremely tough. If that's how it is for you, you're not alone...
) is the Government body that regulates and inspects all UK fertility clinics (020 7539 3308; www.hfea.gov.uk)*The Miscarriage Association (01924 200799; 0131 334 8883 in Scotland; www.miscarriageassociation.org.uk) *The Ectopic Pregnancy Trust (01895 238 025; www.ectopic
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Tests in pregnancy
By Anne Richley, midwife on 22/04/2009 11:29:31
Could your unborn baby be affected by an illness you’re carrying? There are tests to ease your health worries.
can have, and what to expect next.Test for chlamydiaWhat’s the risk?This sexually transmitted infection often has no symptoms, but if untreated can increase the risk of an ectopic pregnancy. The infection can also be transmitted to your unborn baby
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