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Frequency. ~75% of pregnancies [4] [5] Morning sickness, also called nausea and vomiting of pregnancy ( NVP ), is a symptom of pregnancy that involves nausea or vomiting. [1] Despite the name, nausea or vomiting can occur at any time during the day. [2] Typically the symptoms occur between the 4th and 16th week of pregnancy. [2]
Pyridoxine, metoclopramide [4] Frequency. ~1% of pregnant women [5] Hyperemesis gravidarum ( HG) is a pregnancy complication that is characterized by severe nausea, vomiting, weight loss, and possibly dehydration. [1] Feeling faint may also occur. [2] It is considered more severe than morning sickness. [2]
Obstetrics. A blighted ovum is a pregnancy in which the embryo never develops or develops and is reabsorbed. [1] In a normal pregnancy, an embryo would be visible on an ultrasound by six weeks after the woman's last menstrual period. [2] Anembryonic gestation is one of the causes of miscarriage of a pregnancy and accounts for roughly half of ...
Leukorrhea or ( leucorrhoea British English ), also known as fluor albus, is a thick, whitish, yellowish or greenish vaginal discharge. [1] [2] [3] It has also been referred to as " the whites ". [4] There are many causes of leukorrhea, the usual one being estrogen imbalance. [citation needed] The amount of discharge may increase due to vaginal ...
Frequency. ~8% of term pregnancies, [2] ~30% of preterm pregnancies [4] Prelabor rupture of membranes ( PROM ), previously known as premature rupture of membranes, is breakage of the amniotic sac before the onset of labour. [2] Women usually experience a painless gush or a steady leakage of fluid from the vagina. [1]
Antepartum haemorrhage (APH), prepartum haemorrhage. Specialty. Obstetrics. Antepartum bleeding, also known as antepartum haemorrhage ( APH) or prepartum hemorrhage, is genital bleeding during pregnancy after the 28th week of pregnancy up to delivery. [1] [2] It can be associated with reduced fetal birth weight. [3]
Gynecology. A hydrosalpinx is a condition that occurs when a fallopian tube is blocked and fills with serous or clear fluid near the ovary (distal to the uterus). The blocked tube may become substantially distended giving the tube a characteristic sausage-like or retort-like shape.
Category. : Pathology of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium. Wikimedia Commons has media related to Conditions related to or aggravated by the pregnancy, childbirth or by the puerperium. This category reflects the organization of International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems, 10th Revision. Generally ...