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In some cases the doctor may order an ultrasound study of the pelvic region to check for anatomical abnormalities or x rays or a bone scan to check for bone fractures. In some cases the doctor may order an MRI to rule out tumors affecting the hypo...
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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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It may be difficult to find the cause of amenorrhea, but the exam should start with a pregnancy test; pregnancy needs to be ruled out whenever a woman's period is two to three weeks overdue. Androgen excess, estrogen deficiency, or other problems ...
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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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A pregnancy test measures a hormone called human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) to determine whether a woman is pregnant. The test can be performed on blood (serum) or urine. There are two types of pregnancy tests -- qualitative, which measures whether the HCG hormone is present; and, quantitative, which measures how much of the hormone is present. See also: HCG - urine HCG - serum - qualitative HCG - serum - quantitative
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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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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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Detailed information on the most common tests during pregnancy, including alpha-fetoprotein screening, amniocentesis, chorionic villus sampling, fetal monitoring, glucose tolerance test, Group B strep culture, ultrasound, nuchal translucency screening, and genetic screening
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Detailed information on the signs of pregnancy and taking a pregnancy test
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In this trimester, you may have tests to check for birth defects, the baby's growth and for gestational diabetes
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Urine chemistry is a generic term that refers to a group of tests performed on a urine sample. See also urinalysis .
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