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Dyslipidemia is characterized by abnormal levels of cholesterol and triglycerides, which generally increases the overweight rates and, when associated with pregnancy, is a worrisome change that can ...

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Taking a pregnancy test too early can produce a false negative result. And the prospect of a major life change like pregnancy is a time when you want to make sure you're getting the most accurate ...

Ectopic pregnancy. A fertilized egg that implants outside the uterus, often inside the fallopian tube, is known as an ectopic pregnancy. This occurs in about 1 to 2% of pregnancies.

Pregnancy (or "morning sickness") symptoms can begin to show within four to eight weeks, experts say. Symptoms including nausea, fatigue, moodiness, breast tenderness, light bleeding and mild ...

While pregnancy-induced high blood pressure is a serious concern, most women have healthy pregnancies and give birth safely with adequate medical care. Know more from a doctor.

Despite its importance, pregnancy has been understudied, says Alon. For example, previous research has tracked how around 20 blood markers, such as salt and iron levels, change in dozens of women ...

HealthDay News — Patients with pregnancy-related hypertension (HTN) or diabetes are more likely to be screened for diabetes and dyslipidemia after delivery, but screening rates remain low for those ...

Overall, 17.3% of women with gestational diabetes or hypertension were screened in the year following their pregnancy, and less than half (44%) were screened for dyslipidemia within 3 years of ...