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abruptio placentae

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premature separation of a normally situated but improperly implanted placenta; it usually occurs late in pregnancy but may occur during labor.

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cystitis

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an inflammation of the bladder, usually caused by a bacterial infection.

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dysmenorrhea

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painful menstruation including cramps in the lower abdomen.

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eclampsia

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a potentially lifethreatening disorder in pregnant women that is characterized by hypertension, generalized edema, and proteinuria (protein in the urine); involves the seizures of the convulsive stage of preeclampsia-eclampsia syndrome, which are not attributable to another cerebral condition such as epilepsy.

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ectopic pregnancy

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a pregnancy occurring in a site other than within the uterus.

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gestation

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the period during which a female is pregnant; in humans it is about 266 days, from fertilization of the egg until birth.

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gestational period

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the time from the first day of a woman’s last normal menstrual period before fertilization, which is about 2 weeks before fertilization, until birth.

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hematuria

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blood in the urine.

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miscarriage

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a common term for a spontaneous abortion; the spontaneous termination of a pregnancy before about 20 weeks of gestation, at which time the fetus is not yet sufficiently developed to survive.

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ovarian cysts

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sacs that develop on the surface of an ovary and contain either fluid or a semisolid material.

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pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)

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an inflammatory condition of the female reproductive tract, particularly the fallopian tubes; is usually caused by sexually transmitted microorganisms.

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placenta previa

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low implantation of the placenta such that it partially or completely covers the internal opening of the uterus; upon the onset of any contractions and cervical dilation, or when the cervix begins to dilate at the onset of labor, the placenta is stretched and pulled from the uterine wall, producing painless bleeding that may be life threatening to both mother and fetus.

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preeclampsia

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a toxemia during pregnancy characterized by high blood pressure and edema of the hands or face; also called pregnancy-induced hypertension (PIH).

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reproductive age

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the portion of the life cycle in which individuals can produce offspring—typically, years 15–50 among women, although some women can become pregnant at a younger age or at an older age.