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Symptoms of Postpartum depression
Postpartum depression is associated with a cluster of symptoms that mainly involve persistent low mood, loss of interest or pleasure, emotional blunting, irritability, fatigue, sleep disturbance, changes in appetite, and difficulty thinking clearly. In…
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What is Postpartum depression
Postpartum depression is a mood disorder that develops after childbirth and is linked to changes in the brain, endocrine system, and stress-regulation pathways. It involves more than emotional adjustment to a new infant; it…
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FAQ about Postmenopausal bleeding
Postmenopausal bleeding is a symptom that often causes concern because any vaginal bleeding after menopause is considered unusual. This FAQ explains what it means, why it happens, how it is evaluated, and what treatment…
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Prevention of Postmenopausal bleeding
Postmenopausal bleeding cannot be prevented in the strict sense for every person, because it is a symptom rather than a single disease and it may arise from several different causes. Once menstruation has stopped…
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Prevention of Preterm premature rupture of membranes
Preterm premature rupture of membranes, often abbreviated as PPROM, refers to the rupture of the amniotic membranes before labor begins and before 37 weeks of pregnancy. It is not a single disease with one…
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Diagnosis of Preterm premature rupture of membranes
Preterm premature rupture of membranes, often abbreviated as PPROM, is diagnosed when the amniotic sac breaks before labor begins and before 37 weeks of gestation. The condition matters because it changes pregnancy management in…
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Diagnosis of Preterm labor
Preterm labor is the onset of regular uterine contractions with cervical change before 37 completed weeks of pregnancy. It is not diagnosed by symptoms alone. Clinicians combine the patient’s description of contractions, a pelvic…