Discover articles on blood values, health and prevention. Clear, well-sourced explanations that help you understand your blood test and your results better.
Hot flashes come from a narrower thermoneutral zone in the brain. They last longer than most women expect. Here is what the numbers say and what you can do.
Heavy period pain, chronic pelvic pain and fatigue can point to endometriosis. Read the symptoms, how diagnosis works an...
In a miscarriage your hCG levels usually fall gradually. Learn what the values do and do not tell you, how long hCG take...
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...
Zinc plays a role in your skin, your immune system and your hormones. Learn which signs often fit a deficiency and what...
Muscle cramps, fatigue and poor sleep may point to a magnesium deficiency. We explain which symptoms women often notice,...
Can low iron or ferritin explain your hair loss? The evidence is mixed. Read what the link really is, which blood values...
A folate deficiency often causes vague symptoms like fatigue and pale skin. Learn the symptoms, when testing makes sense...
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