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  2. Polycystic ovary syndrome - Wikipedia

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    Polycystic ovary syndrome, or polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), is the most common endocrine disorder in women of reproductive age. [14] The syndrome is named after cysts which form on the ovaries of some women with this condition, though this is not a universal symptom, and not the underlying cause of the disorder.

  3. Thyroid disease in pregnancy - Wikipedia

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    Hypothyroidism is common in pregnancy with an estimated prevalence of 2-3% and 0.3-0.5% for subclinical and overt hypothyroidism respectively. [8] Endemic iodine deficiency accounts for most hypothyroidism in pregnant women worldwide while chronic autoimmune thyroiditis is the most common cause of hypothyroidism in iodine sufficient parts of the world.

  4. Iodine deficiency - Wikipedia

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    Iodine deficiency is a lack of the trace element iodine, an essential nutrient in the diet.It may result in metabolic problems such as goiter, sometimes as an endemic goiter as well as congenital iodine deficiency syndrome due to untreated congenital hypothyroidism, which results in developmental delays and other health problems.

  5. Infertility in polycystic ovary syndrome - Wikipedia

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    When taken prior to or during IVF, there is no evidence that metformin treatment improves live birth rate in women with PCOS. However, metformin was found to increase clinical pregnancy rates and reduce the risk of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS) in women with PCOS and undergoing IVF cycles. [20]

  6. Congenital iodine deficiency syndrome - Wikipedia

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    Congenital iodine deficiency has been almost eliminated in developed countries through iodine supplementation of food and by newborn screening using a blood test for thyroid function. [5] Treatment consists of lifelong administration of thyroxine (T4). Thyroxine must be dosed as tablets only, even to newborns, as the liquid oral suspensions and ...

  7. Chromopertubation - Wikipedia

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    There is a risk of procedural complications, such as bleeding or abdominal injury, which may result in longer recovery times. [6] Also, some bleeding in the vagina can be from the placement of the instrument during the dye test. Minor bleeds should stop within a couple of days. [5]

  8. Simple blood test could predict a person’s heart disease risk ...

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    A new approach to a routine blood test could predict a person’s 30-year risk of heart disease, research published Saturday in the New England Journal of Medicine found.. Doctors have long ...

  9. Infertility - Wikipedia

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    Letrozole is the preferred treatment in those with infertility due to PCOS and is associated with a higher pregnancy rate than other treatments. [2] Both clomiphene and letrozole have a risk of a multiple gestation pregnancy, with the risk being less than 10%. [2]