Tag: diagnosis

  • Fetal Growth Restriction

    Read more Fetal Growth Restriction (FGR) is typically defined as a condition where a fetus is smaller than expected for its gestational age, often indicated by a weight below the 10th percentile. This condition may also be referred to as being small for gestational age (SGA) or intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR). Types of FGR FGR…

  • Understanding HIV: Warning Signs and Important Information

    Read more HIV, or Human Immunodeficiency Virus, is a virus that can lead to AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome), a condition that severely weakens the immune system and opens the door to a range of other illnesses. It’s important to note that HIV doesn’t instantly cause AIDS; individuals infected with HIV can maintain a healthy lifestyle…

  • Understanding Ectopic Pregnancy

    Read more An ectopic pregnancy occurs when a fertilized egg implants itself outside of the uterus, most commonly in the fallopian tubes, leading to what is often referred to as a tubal pregnancy. Since the fallopian tubes are not equipped to support a growing embryo, the fertilized egg cannot develop properly and requires medical intervention.…

  • Understanding Endometriosis

    Read more Endometriosis is a condition where the tissue similar to the endometrial lining of the uterus grows outside the uterus. During a woman’s menstrual cycle, this lining is typically shed, but the extra tissue outside the uterus has no way to exit the body. Consequently, it continues to react to hormonal changes during ovulation…