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SP147
El endometrio
El endometrio cambia durante el ciclo menstrual en
respuesta a las hormonas. Durante la primera parte
del ciclo, los ovarios producen la hormona llamada
estrógeno. El estró...
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August 2012
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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...
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August 2012
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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...
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August 2012
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54.
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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...
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July 2012
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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...
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July 2012
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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...
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July 2012
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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...
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July 2012
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58.
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FAQ046
What is dysmenorrhea?
Pain associated with menstruation is called dysmenorrhea.
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July 2012
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59.
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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...
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July 2012
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60.
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Quitlines provide a valuable, 24-hour resource for patients who struggle with smoking cessation. On a state and nation level Quitlines offer counseling and access to local resources.
New Y...
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June 2012
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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...
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June 2012
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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...
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June 2012
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63.
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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, ...
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June 2012
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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...
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June 2012
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65.
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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...
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June 2012
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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...
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June 2012
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67.
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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...
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June 2012
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68.
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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...
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June 2012
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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...
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June 2012
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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...
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May 2012
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SP092
Cómo ocurre un embarazo de gemelos
Generalmente, una mujer libera un óvulo durante la
ovulación. La fertilización ocurre cuando un espermatozoide
se une a un óvulo. A veces, una mujer lib...
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May 2012
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72.
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SP035
Esterilización de la mujer
La esterilización en la mujer se llama esterilización
tubárica. En esta esterilización, se bloquean las trompas
de Falopio ya sea cortándolas y atándolas con un...
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May 2012
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73.
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SP065
Los peligros de fumar
Fumar es una de las principales causas de muerte en
las mujeres. El cáncer de pulmón provoca la muerte
de más mujeres que cualquier otro tipo de cáncer,
incluido el...
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May 2012
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74.
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FAQ062
What is dilation and curettage (D&C)?
D&C is a surgical procedure in which the cervix is opened (dilated) and a thin instrument is inserted into the uterus. This instrument is used to remove tissue ...
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May 2012
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PFS002
The Breast Self-Exam
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists Women’s Health Care Physicians
patient education
FactSheet
PFS002 Breast Self-Exam MAY 2012
Breast self-aware...
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May 2012
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