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A raised CA-125 usually does not mean cancer. Read what this tumour marker measures, which benign causes raise it and wh...
Adenomyosis often causes heavy, painful periods and a tender, swollen abdomen. Read which symptoms fit, how the diagnosi...
Your thyroid works harder than usual during pregnancy. Learn what a TSH value roughly shows, which reference ranges appl...
Endometriosis and a wish to conceive often raise worry. We calmly explain what it can mean for your fertility, and what...
Anaemia is one of the most common things that shows up in your blood during pregnancy. Learn what Hb and ferritin reveal...
Heavy period pain, chronic pelvic pain and fatigue can point to endometriosis. Read the symptoms, how diagnosis works an...
A pregnancy test by blood or urine measures the same hormone: hCG. Read what the difference is, which test is earlier an...
A gestational diabetes test measures how your body handles sugar. Learn when the sugar test (OGTT) is done, how it works...
In early pregnancy hCG usually doubles every 48 to 72 hours. Learn what a normal doubling time is, why a slower rise is...
During pregnancy your blood values are checked a few times. Learn which blood tests are standard, when they happen and w...
At your first check-up your blood group and rhesus factor are determined. Learn what rhesus negative means for your baby...
Your hCG level says something about your early pregnancy, but the rise tells you more than one reading. Learn what norma...