Newborn Circumcision

FAQ039

What is circumcision? Circumcision is the surgical removal of the layer of skin, called the foreskin, that covers the glans (head) of the penis.

Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome and Women of Color

Number 536

(Replaces Committee Opinion No. 414, August 2008)

ABSTRACT: In the United States, most new cases of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) occur among women of color (primarily African American and...

Mantenga saludable el corazon

SP122 El corazón El corazón es un músculo que bombea sangre por todo el cuerpo. El corazón y los vasos sanguíneos (el sistema cardiovascular) llevan sangre oxigenada a las células del cuerpo. ...

Pruebas de deteccion de portadores previas a la concepcion

SP179 Beneficios de la prueba de detección de portadores previa a la concepción Puede hacerse una prueba de detección de portadores antes del embarazo (antes de la concepción) o durante el emb...

Preconception Carrier Screening

FAQ179

What is preconception carrier screening? Preconception carrier screening is screening that you can have before becoming pregnant to help predict your chances of having a child with a genetic disorde...

Treating Infertility

FAQ137

What is infertility? Infertility is defined as not having become pregnant after 1 year of having regular sexual intercourse without the use of birth control (see the FAQ Evaluating Infertility). Inf...

Pruebas de diagnostico de defectos congenitos

SP164 Defectos congénitos comunes Cada año, aproximadamente 1 de cada 33 bebés nace con un defecto congénito. Un defecto congénito es un problema que está presente en el momento del nacimiento...

Como protegerse contra la hepatitis B y hepatitis C

SP125 Cómo la hepatitis afecta el cuerpo El hígado lleva a cabo muchos de las funciones del cuerpo. Todos los nutrientes en los alimentos que consume pasan primero por el hígado donde se filtra...

El tratamiento de la infertilidad

SP137 Causas de infertilidad La infertilidad puede ocurrir debido a más de un factor. Algunos son fáciles de detectar y tratar, y otros no. La edad afecta la fertilidad. Una mujer comienza a v...

Protecting Yourself Against Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C

FAQ125

What are hepatitis B and hepatitis C? Hepatitis B is an infection caused by the hepatitis B virus. Hepatitis C is an infection caused by the hepatitis C virus. Both diseases are contagious and can l...

Dysmenorrhea

FAQ046

What is dysmenorrhea? Pain associated with menstruation is called dysmenorrhea.

Pildoras anticonceptivas

SP021 Cómo actúan las píldoras anticonceptivas Las píldoras anticonceptivas contienen hormonas que impiden la ovulación (la liberación de un óvulo por parte de un ovario). Estas hormonas tambié...

Dismenorrea

SP046 Tipos de dismenorrea La mayoría de las mujeres tiene algo de dolor durante su período menstrual. Para algunas mujeres, el dolor es intenso y ocurre con otros síntomas (vea la casilla “Ot...

Evaluacion de la infertilidad

SP136 Evaluación de la infertilidad Cómo ocurre un embarazo En la pubertad, los ovarios contienen aproximadamente de 300,000–500,000 óvulos inmaduros. Los óvulos se encuentran dentro de folíc...

Depression

FAQ106

What is depression? Depression is a common but serious illness. It is more than just feeling sad or upset for a short time or feeling grief after a loss. Depression changes your thoughts, feelings, ...

Its Time to Quit Smoking

FAQ065

What are the dangers of smoking? Smoking is a leading cause of death in women. Lung cancer causes more deaths in women than any other type of cancer, including breast cancer and ovarian cancer. Anot...

Laparoscopy

FAQ061

What is laparoscopy? Laparoscopy is a way of doing surgery without making a large incision (cut). A thin tube known as the laparoscope is inserted into the abdomen through a small incision. The lapa...

Endometrial Ablation

FAQ134

What is endometrial ablation? Endometrial ablation destroys a thin layer of the lining of the uterus and stops the menstrual flow in many women. In some women, menstrual bleeding does not stop but i...

Having Twins

FAQ092

What causes a twin pregnancy? Having twins runs in some families. The most important factor, however, is age. Women older than 30 years are more likely to have twins than are younger women. One reas...

Implants Injections Rings and Patches - Hormonal Birth Control Options

FAQ159

What are hormonal birth control methods? Besides oral contraceptives (birth control pills) and the hormonal intrauterine device, there are several other forms of hormonal birth control: implants, in...

Evaluating Infertility

FAQ136

What is an infertility evaluation? During an infertility evaluation, exams and tests are done to try to find the cause of infertility. If a cause is found, treatment may be possible. Infertility oft...

Adoption

Number 528

(Replaces No. 368, June 2007)

ABSTRACT: Obstetrician–gynecologists may find themselves at the center of adoption issues because of their expertise in the assessment and management of infertility, pregnancy, and childbirth. The la...

Health Care for Lesbians and Bisexual Women

Number 525

ABSTRACT: Lesbians and bisexual women encounter barriers to health care that include concerns about confidentiality and disclosure, discriminatory attitudes and treatment, limited access to health ca...

Opioid Abuse, Dependence, and Addiction in Pregnancy

Number 524

ABSTRACT: Opioid use in pregnancy is not uncommon, and the use of illicit opioids during pregnancy is associated with an increased risk of adverse outcomes. The current standard of care for pregnant ...

Depresion

SP106 Depresión Definición La depresión es una enfermedad común pero grave. Es más que solo una sensación de tristeza o angustia por un breve tiempo o sentirse afligido después de la pérdida d...