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Reasons for a Cesarean Birth
Cesarean delivery, also called c-section, is surgery to deliver a baby.
Contributor : Office On Women's Health (OWH)
Cesarean Section: Can a Woman Choose?
A growing number of women are asking their doctors for c-sections when there is no medical reason.
Contributor : Office On Women's Health (OWH)
Endometriosis and Fertility
About 30 percent to 40 percent of women with endometriosis are infertile, making it one of the top three causes of female infertility.
Contributor : The National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Facts about Endometriosis
About 30 percent to 40 percent of women with endometriosis are infertile, making it one of the top three causes for female infertility.
Contributor : The National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Diagnosing Endometriosis
Currently, health care providers use a number of tests for endometriosis.
Contributor : The National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Ventricular Septal Defects: FAQ
A ventricular septal defect (VSD) is a heart condition that is present at birth and often is called a congenital defect. A VSD occurs when t...
Contributor : CDC
Tetralogy of Fallot (Birth Defects)
Tetralogy of Fallot is a problem with the heart's structure that is present at birth. This defect changes the normal flow of blood through t...
Contributor : CDC
Hypospadias: Frequently Asked Questions
Hypospadias is a birth defect among boys in which the opening of the urethra is located somewhere along the underside of the penis instead o...
Contributor : CDC
Rett Syndrome & Other Associated Problems
A number of problems are common among those who have Rett syndrome. But having these other problems is not necessary to get a diagnosis of R...
Contributor : The National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Rett syndrome: Cures and Treatments
To date, there is no cure for Rett syndrome. But research shows that early diagnosis of developmental disorders, such as Rett syndrome, is i...
Contributor : The National Institutes of Health (NIH)




