What causes hypothyroidism in pregnancy? Hypothyroidism in pregnancy is usually caused by Hashimoto’s disease and occurs in one to three of every 1,000 pregnancies.Like Graves’ disease, Hashimoto’s disease is an autoimmune disorder. In Hashimoto’s disease, the immune system makes antibodies…
Injection Depo Provera
How it works: Depo-Provera is an injectable hormone (progestin) which works by preventing the development of the egg in a women’s ovaries and by changing the cervical mucous. One injection is given every 10-13 weeks ( unless specified by your…
Hyperthyroidism in pregnancy
What causes hyperthyroidism in pregnancy? Hyperthyroidism in pregnancy is usually caused by Graves’ disease and occurs in about one of every 500 pregnancies.2 Graves’ disease is an autoimmune disorder, which means the body’s immune system makes antibodies that act against its…
Pregnancy and Hepatitis B
Are pregnant women tested for Hepatitis B? Yes. When a pregnant woman comes in for prenatal care, she will be given a series of routine blood tests, including one that checks for the presence of Hepatitis B virus infection. This…
Infertility
What is infertility? Infertility is the term health care providers use for women who are unable to get pregnant, and for men who are unable to impregnate a woman, after at least one year of trying. In women, the term…
Group B Strep( GBS)
What is group B strep? Group B strep (streptococcus) is a type of bacteria that can cause serious illness and death in newborns. Until recent prevention efforts, hundreds of babies died from group B strep every year. This type of…
Folic Acid before and during pregnancy
Folic Acid is an Important Vitamin Folic acid is a vitamin found in many foods and multivitamin supplements. It’s especially important for women who could become pregnant because folic acid can help prevent birth defects. Begin Each Day with Folic…
Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)
What is hormone therapy (HT)? Hormone therapy (HT) is also known as hormone replacement therapy or HRT. It is a hormone treatment prescribed by a doctor. Some women take HT to offset the lower levels of estrogen and progesterone that…
Eating fish during pregnancy
Fish Facts for Pregnant and Nursing Moms and for Women Who May Become Pregnant Fish and shellfish can be an important part of a healthy diet. They are a great source of protein and heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids. What’s more,…
Fibromyalgia
What is fibromyalgia? Fibromyalgia is a common chronic disease, characterized by widespread, constant pain throughout the body, sleeping disturbances, and abnormal exhaustion. The majority of people with fibromyalgia are women, in whom the initial symptoms appear between the ages of…