A Fathers Guide to Pregnancy

FAQ032

How long does pregnancy last? Pregnancy lasts about 40 weeks, which is equal to 9 months. The 9 months of pregnancy are divided into three 3-month periods called trimesters.

A Healthy Pregnancy for Women with Diabetes

FAQ176

What is diabetes mellitus? Diabetes mellitus (also called "diabetes") is caused by a problem with insulin. Insulin moves glucose out of the blood and into the body's cells where it can be turned int...

Abnormal Uterine Bleeding

FAQ095

What is abnormal uterine bleeding? Bleeding in any of the following situations is abnormal: • Bleeding between periods • Bleeding after sex • Spotting anytime in the menstrual cycle • Bleeding h...

Abortion Access and Training

Number 424

ABSTRACT: Despite a decrease in abortion rates over the past decade, numerous political, social, and provider barriers limit access to abortion services. Barriers include state restrictions and manda...

Access to Emergency Contraception

Number 542

ABSTRACT: Emergency contraception includes contraceptive methods used to prevent pregnancy in the first few days after unprotected intercourse, sexual assault, or contraceptive failure. Although the ...

Acne

FS001

What is acne? Acne occurs when the pores of the skin become clogged with oil; Bacteria become trapped in the pore and irritate the skin and hair follicle; The irritation around the plugged pore and h...

Acquaintance and Date Rape

FS002

What is rape or sexual assault? Any genital, oral, or anal penetration without consent (permission) is rape. Rape is a crime. Nothing a person does justifies being raped. Inappropriate touching also ...

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...

Adult Manifestations of Childhood Sexual Abuse

Number 498

ABSTRACT: Long-term effects of childhood sexual abuse are varied, complex, and often devastating. Many obstetrician-gynecologists knowingly or unknowingly provide care to abuse survivors and should s...

Alcohol and Women

FAQ068

What is at-risk drinking? For women, at-risk drinking means drinking more than seven drinks in 1 week. At-risk drinking also includes binge drinking, which for women means drinking more than three d...

Alcohol Use

FS003

What should you know about alcohol use? Alcohol is the drug most often used and abused by teenagers; Alcohol use includes beer, wine, wine coolers, hard liquor, and mixed drinks; Alcohol is a chemica...

Alcohol Use-A Fact Sheet for Parents

FS028

As parents or guardians of teenagers, what should you know about alcohol use? Alcohol is the drug most often used and abused by teenagers; Alcohol use includes beer, wine, wine coolers, hard liquor, ...

Anticonceptivos

SB020

Anticonceptivo se define como cualquier metodo o practica para evitar el embarazo. En la actualidad, hay muchos metodos anticonceptivos para elegir. Algunos tipos de anticonceptivos ayudan a proteger...

Anticonceptivos de emergencia

SP114 Datos sobre los anticonceptivos de emergencia Si una mujer fuera violada sexualmente, tiene relaciones sexuales sin usar un método anticonceptivo o si cree que su método no funcionó, tien...

At-Risk Drinking and Alcohol Dependence - Obstetric and Gynecologic Implications

Number 496

ABSTRACT: Compared with men, at-risk alcohol use by women has a disproportionate effect on their health and lives, including reproductive function and pregnancy outcomes. Obstetrician–gynecologists h...

At-Risk Drinking and Illicit Drug Use Ethical Issues in Obstetric and Gynecologic Practice

Number 422

(Replaces No. 294, May 2004)

ABSTRACT: Drug and alcohol abuse is a major health problem for American women regardless of their socioeconomic status, race, ethnicity, and age. It is costly to individuals and to society. Obstetric...

Bancos de sangre de cordon umbilical

SP172

La sangre de cordon umbilical es la sangre del bebe que permanece en el cordon umbilical y en la placenta despues del parto. Esta contiene celulas que se denominan celulas madre hematopoyeticas (que ...

Barrier Methods of Contraception

FAQ022

What are barrier methods? Barrier methods of birth control are physical or chemical barriers that prevent sperm from passing through the woman's cervix into the uterus and fallopian tubes to fertiliz...

Benign Breast Problems and Conditions

FAQ026

What is breast tissue made of? Your breasts are made up of glands, fat, and fibrous tissue. Each breast has 15–20 sections called lobes. Each lobe has many smaller lobules. The lobules end in dozens...

Birth Control - Especially for Teens

FAQ112

What things should I think about when choosing a birth control method? To choose the right birth control method for you, consider the following: How well it prevents pregnancy; How easy it is to use;...

Birth Control Pills

FAQ021

How do birth control pills work? Birth control pills contain hormones that prevent ovulation. These hormones also cause other changes in the body that help prevent pregnancy. The mucus in the cervix...

Bleeding During Pregnancy

FAQ038

What can cause bleeding during pregnancy? Vaginal bleeding or spotting during pregnancy can have many causes. Some are serious and some are not. Bleeding may occur early or late in pregnancy. Many w...

Body Art

FS004

What is Body Art? Body art includes piercing, tattooing, and branding; Body art for decoration or rituals goes back thousands of years; In recent years, media stars and professional athletes have mad...

Bowel Control Problems

FAQ139

What are bowel control problems? Bowel control problems refer to loss of normal control of the bowels that leads to leakage of solid or liquid stool (feces) or gas. These problems also are called fec...

Breastfeeding Your Baby

FAQ029

Why is breastfeeding good for my baby? There are many reasons why breastfeeding is best for your baby: The colostrum—a yellow, watery pre-milk—that your breasts make for the first few days after birt...