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Premature
Premature The term used to describe babies born before 37 weeks of gestation. Fewer than 10 percent of babies arrive this early.
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Gestation
The period of bearing a pregnancy from fertilization to delivery.
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Premarin
Premarin is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): estrogens, conjugated.
Premasol 10 per cent in plastic container
Premasol 10 per cent in plastic container is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): amino acids.
Premasol 6 per cent in plastic container
Premasol 6 per cent in plastic container is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): amino acids.
Premature baby
Born before 37 weeks of gestation.
Premature ejaculation
A hypophilic condition or syndrome, variable in etiology, of being unable to sustain the preorgasmic period of sexuoerotic stimulation, so that ejaculation occurs too soon relative to a self-defined, or partner-defined criterion, for example, at the moment of intromission. The partner of the premature ejaculator has the reverse condition of not climaxing soon enough; orgasm recurrently attained too soon before or at the acceptive phase of an erotic/sexual episode.
Premature puberty
Puberty that begins before the normally appointed time and is completed by nine years of age or earlier in girls, and eleven or earlier in boys. It may be an error of timing only, or may be associated with a brain lesion that affects the biological clock of puberty in the brain.
Premature rupture of the membranes
Rupture of the amniotic sac before labor begins, as early as several months before the baby is due. If PROM occurs at 37 weeks or later, most physicians will induce; if it occurs before, a woman may be put on bedrest and carefully monitored.
Premature Ventricular Contractions (PVCs)
An irregular heartbeat in which the lower chambers of the heart (the ventricles) beat before they are supposed to.
Premenstrual syndrome
PMS. Headache, irritability, edema (swelling), abdominal discomfort, pelvic pain and nausea in the days before the start of the menstrual periods of some women.
Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)
Range of physical and emotional symptoms that some women experience prior to their monthly periods.
Premphase 14-14
Premphase 14-14 is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): estrogens, conjugated; medroxyprogesterone acetate.
Premphase premarin;cycrin 14-14
Premphase premarin;cycrin 14-14 is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): estrogens, conjugated; medroxyprogesterone acetate.
Prempro
Prempro is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): estrogens, conjugated; medroxyprogesterone acetate.
Prempro premarin;cycrin
Prempro premarin;cycrin is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): estrogens, conjugated; medroxyprogesterone acetate.
Prempro-premphase
Prempro-premphase is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): conjugated estrogens-medroxyprogesterone acetate.
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Postnatal care
Medical care for both newborn and mother during the first 6 weeks after birth.
Postpartum depression
More severe than the more common and milder baby blues, postpartumdepression is characterized by sadness, impatience, restlessness, and inability to care for the baby.
Pregnancy Discrimination Act
A federal law barring discrimination against women for conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth.
Pregnancy test
A test of a woman's blood or urine to determine whether she's pregnant.Over-the-counter tests, which can be used at home about the time of amissed period, are very accurate.
Pregnancy-induced hypertension
Elevation of a pregnant woman's blood pressure, usually in the last trimester. Less severe than preeclampsia, which can lead to serious complications andshould be carefully monitored by a physician.
Premature
Premature baby
Born before 37 weeks of gestation.
Premature rupture of the membranes
Rupture of the amniotic sac before labor begins, as early as several months before the baby is due. If PROM occurs at 37 weeks or later, most physicians will induce; if it occurs before, a woman may be put on bedrest and carefully monitored.
Prenatal care
Medical care for a pregnant woman and her fetus throughout her pregnancy.Proper prenatal care is essential to catch any potential problems early onso they can be monitored and treated.
Prenatal tests
Any tests conducted on a woman or her fetus before a baby is born. Testsmonitor the well-being of mother and baby and look for possible genetic or congenital disorders in the baby.
Primary healthcare provider
The healthcare professional responsible for an individual's overall health. Makes referrals to specialists or clinics.
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