Quad Screen Blood Test

Factors such as age, ethnicity and the result of the blood tests are used to determine any abnormality in the foetus. Low AFP levels and abnormal hCG levels in the blood indicate chromosome abnormality such as Down’s syndrome or Edward’s syndrome. A quad screen blood test is conducted between 15 to 20 weeks of pregnancy.

Factors such as age, ethnicity and the result of the blood tests are used to determine any abnormality in the foetus. Low AFP levels and abnormal hCG levels in the blood indicate chromosome abnormality such as Down’s syndrome or Edward’s syndrome. A ... More

Health Q&A
Can we take iron and magnesium together

23 weeks pregnant..Have been prescribed iron tablet named livogen and magnesium tablet named mgd3 after dinner at night time...Can we take these two tablets together or should there be any gap interval maintained between the two tablets?

Pregnancy test

Hi, My lmp was 13th june 2026. My cycle length is 28 days. When I tested yesterday on 13th july 2026 there was a very faint line. But today when I tested in the morning it was negative. I have a pretty regular cycle.

PCOD bleeding after 2 months

I got periods after 2 months and i bled heavily and i am unable to walk properly I feel dizzy like weakness but I am taking dexorange...

Effect of expired nexito plus on period

I had my period on 21st November then on 22nd Dec then on 21st January then on 17th February then on 15th March then on 10th April then on 6th may then on 10th june then on 7th July. Now my question is I had mistakenly taken overdose of expired nexito plus on 6th Jan and maybe on 17th Jan. Can this cause false menstrual period like Bleeding on 21st January? Period was normal it took 10 pads and continued for almost 5 days. If you kindly answer it will be helpful to me.

Give me suggestions

Lmp 9 june Intercourse done on 19 june . Condom torn . Ipill taken within 24 hrs . Irregular spotting occurs on 6 july and 7 July . Upt done on 11 july which is negative what is the chances of pregnancy

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Fibroid on Your Scan Report? 5 Situations Where Surgery May Not Be Needed

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