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Asymptomatic STDs can still be transmitted between partners, so testing and open communication are vital for health and responsibility. It is also possible to transmit the STD to your fetus during pregnancy or delivery; however, with proper screening and treatment,...Continued

Getting tested for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) is a crucial step to protect your long-term health. The CDC estimates that 1 in 5 people have an infection, although many are asymptomatic, so they may not be aware of it.  If...Continued

Although ultrasounds are used for many critical medical purposes, one of the most common uses of ultrasound is to monitor the growth and development of a pregnancy. If you are facing an unplanned pregnancy and are trying to gather more...Continued

Both urine and blood pregnancy tests work by detecting human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) in a woman’s body. Except for rare cases, HCG is a hormone that is only present in the body during pregnancy.  Urine Tests Urine tests are readily...Continued

The word ectopic means “out of place.” An ectopic pregnancy is a condition where the embryo is located outside of the womb, typically in the Fallopian tube where the egg is supposed to be carried from the ovaries to the...Continued