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- Pregnancy tests - maternal serum screening
Maternal serum screening can indicate increased risk of abnormalities in the unborn child, but is not a diagnosis.
- Pregnancy tests amniocentesis
Amniocentesis is a prenatal procedure performed on a pregnant woman to withdraw a small amount of amniotic fluid from the sac surrounding the fetus.
- Pregnancy tests – chorionic villus sampling
Chorionic villus sampling (CVS) is a pregnancy test that checks the baby for some abnormalities.
- Premature and early menopause
The symptoms of premature or early menopause are the same as for menopause at any age.
- Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)
Most menstruating women have some form of premenstrual syndrome (PMS).
- Pressure sores
Pressure sores can be difficult to treat and may lead to serious complications.
- Preventing healthcare associated infection (HAI)
There are things you can do to reduce the chance of getting an infection while you are in hospital.
- Primary biliary cirrhosis
Primary biliary cirrhosis is an autoimmune condition characterised by inflammation and scarring of the bile ducts within the liver.
- Prolapsed uterus
The pelvic floor and associated supporting ligaments can be weakened or damaged in many ways, causing uterine prolapse.
- Prostate cancer
Prostate cancer can be treated in a variety of ways, so discuss treatment options with your doctor.