Introduction Pregnancy is said to be high risk when it is often complicated by medical conditions that pose a threat to the well-being of the mother and the child. The risk associated with pregnancy is greater for anyone who is younger than 20 or older than 35. Several factors make a pregnancy high-risk, like age,
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Hypertension, or high blood pressure, during pregnancy, can have serious effects on both the mother and the developing fetus. When a woman has high blood pressure during pregnancy, it is called gestational hypertension or pregnancy-induced hypertension (PIH). Potential Effects of High Blood Pressure on the Fetus During Pregnancy Reduced blood flow to the placenta: High
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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome/Disease, commonly known as PCOS/PCOD, is the most common hormonal disorder affecting women of reproductive age. This condition is caused by an imbalance of reproductive hormones which can lead to a range of symptoms and complications including irregular periods, infertility and increased risk of metabolic diseases like diabetes and heart disease. Approximately 10-20%
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Hansa Raghavani, a 43-year-old woman from Ambernath, Thane, had been battling ovarian and liver metastasis. She had been undergoing chemotherapy at Wockhardt Hospital since March 22, 2022, and had completed 11 cycles by September 27, 2022. However, a PET scan on 10th October 2022 revealed that the large solid cystic abdominal pelvic lesion had increased
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