Archive for September, 2010

Symptoms of Menopause

Tuesday, September 14th, 2010

Menopause Symptoms Menopause indicates the end of the reproductive phase in a woman’s life.  It usually occurs anywhere between the ages of 30 and 60.  The period during which the woman’s natural menstrual flow ceases and the production of natural hormones like estrogen and progesterone from the ovaries are low, brings about some physical and [...]

Should you go for a prenatal testing?

Saturday, September 4th, 2010

Prenatal testing during pregnancy should only be undertaken after making an informed decision regarding the risks involved, the dependability of the reports, and the effect of the results. Prenatal Test Categories Screening tests:  Comprise blood tests and ultrasounds and are routinely conducted in most pregnancies. These help identify the likelihood of a baby having certain [...]

What is Prenatal Testing?

Friday, September 3rd, 2010

Prenatal testing is performed on an expectant mother prior to delivery to ascertain any probable disabilities or disease.  These tests aid identification of defects at birth such as chromosome abnormalities and genetic diseases, Down Syndrome, neural tube defects, and other conditions like such as spina bifida, cleft palate, tay sachs disease, fragile x syndrome, thalassemia, [...]