HD FS 102 Lecture Notes - Lecture 10: Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, Irregular Menstruation, Semen Analysis
1 Feb 2017
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Procedure used to speed up uterine contractions during pregnancy before labor begins on its own. When successful leads to a vaginal birth. Carries some risk including infect and the need for a c-section. Pre-existing maternal or baby health condition such as heart condition, seizure disorder, congenital condition, etc, that can benefit from a controlled birth environment. Lack of conception by a heterosecual couple after 12 consecutive months of trying to become pregnant having regular, unprotected intercourse. May be due to a single cause in either partner, or a combination of factors that may prevent a pregnancy from occurring or continuing. Many safe and effective therapies for overcoming infertility. 6% of married women 15-44 years of age in the united states are unable to get pregnant after one year of unprotected sex. 12% of women 15-44 years of age in the united state have difficulty getting pregnant or carrying a pregnancy to term, regardless of marital status.
