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Ectopic pregnancy affects 1–2% of pregnancies; 95% implant in the fallopian tube. Rupture causes life-threatening haemorrhage. Learn about beta-hCG discrimination zones, transvaginal ultrasound, methotrexate treatment, and salpingectomy surgery.
Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) complicates 14% of pregnancies globally. It increases risks of macrosomia, birth complications, and future Type 2 diabetes in mother and child. Learn about OGTT screening, glucose targets, medical nutrition therapy, and when insulin is needed.
High-risk pregnancies require specialist obstetric care. Conditions including pre-eclampsia, gestational diabetes, placenta praevia, and multiple pregnancy increase maternal and fetal risks. Learn about monitoring and interventions.
Menopause affects all women, typically between ages 45-55, causing vasomotor symptoms, genitourinary changes, and long-term bone and cardiovascular effects. Learn about HRT (oestrogen, progesterone, testosterone), non-hormonal options, and NICE guidance.
Miscarriage (spontaneous abortion) affects 10-20% of known pregnancies, most commonly due to chromosomal abnormalities. Learn about missed, threatened, and complete miscarriage types, beta-hCG monitoring, surgical and medical management, and recurrent miscarriage investigation.
Postpartum depression affects 10-15% of mothers globally after childbirth, causing persistent low mood, anxiety, and impaired bonding. Treated with psychological therapies and antidepressants safe in breastfeeding. Learn about the Edinburgh Scale, risk factors, and recovery.
Pre-eclampsia affects 2-8% of pregnancies globally and is a leading cause of maternal and perinatal mortality. New-onset hypertension after 20 weeks with proteinuria or organ dysfunction are diagnostic hallmarks. Delivery is the only definitive cure.
Pregnancy spans 40 weeks across three trimesters. Learn about early signs, prenatal screening (nuchal translucency, cell-free DNA, anomaly scan), managing common complaints, high-risk conditions (pre-eclampsia, gestational diabetes, preterm labour), labour stages, and essential antenatal care guidelines.
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