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TSH in pregnancy – norms and fluctuations. How to interpret the results?

Testing during pregnancy the level of TSH, the hormone responsible for the functioning of the future mother's body and the proper development of the baby, is one of the basic tests performed at various stages of pregnancy. TSH results help assess the quality of thyroid function and indicate or rule out various disorders.

Endometriosis and pregnancy – does the disease preclude having a child?

It is estimated that up to 15% of menstruating women suffer from endometriosis. It is the cause of many ailments. One of them may be infertility, that is, unsuccessful efforts to have a child. However, it is worth knowing that pregnancy with endometriosis is not impossible. It is necessary to take treatment as soon as possible.

Menopause and pregnancy

Is Apap during pregnancy safe? How to apply it?

It is not uncommon for pregnant women to turn to over-the-counter painkillers, with Apap being the most popular. It mainly has analgesic and antipyretic properties, which it owes to the active ingredient called paracetamol. The wide availability of this drug makes it possible to purchase it without a doctor's recommendation, but can paracetamol be taken during pregnancy? About it in our article today!

Ectopic pregnancy – symptoms and course of ectopic pregnancy

Ectopic pregnancy develops when the embryo nests not in the uterine cavity, but outside it - in the fallopian tube, ovary, abdominal cavity. This is not a common problem, but it breeds complications that threaten a woman's health and life. How to recognize ectopic pregnancy: what symptoms does it give? And what next - how is an ectopic pregnancy handled? We explain!

What does protein in urine in pregnancy mean? What does the treatment look like?

Protein in urine during pregnancy can be detected during a general urine test, for which a pregnant woman should report once a month. Its elevated amount may indicate a medical condition that requires treatment. Urine protein in pregnancy should not exceed 250 mg.

Does coughing during pregnancy harm the baby?

As a result of hormonal changes during pregnancy, moms-to-be are highly susceptible to infections. A symptom of infection, for example, is a persistent cough that, if left untreated, can develop into a serious upper respiratory tract disease. Treating cough in pregnancy is difficult due to limited therapeutic options.

Smallpox in pregnant women – symptoms, treatment, prognosis

Smallpox in pregnancy is associated with a more severe course than in other women, and transmission of the viral infection across the placenta poses a high risk of serious complications, including death of the unborn child. Prognosis depends on the trimester, time of initiation and complexity of therapy.

What is an anterior placenta? Does it pose a risk to the child?

Placenta previa is diagnosed in approx. 1% of pregnant women. This complication is the most common cause of reproductive tract bleeding. Abnormalities can be diagnosed by ultrasound. The management of placenta previa depends on the age of the pregnancy and the severity of the symptoms.