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- Eligibility for care in Indian Health System
- Emergency contraception: See the Family Planning section below.
- Emergency delivery, neonatal resuscitation staff
- Endometrial cells on pap smear
- Essure, hysterscopic coil procedure
- Excess hair: Hirsutism or Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. [2/02]
- Exercise in Pregnancy
E FAQs
Q. What medical services are available to American Indians and Alaska Natives, including eligibility, and services to members of federally recognized Indian tribes who may live near an Indian Health Service facility but are not enrolled in the tribe where the services are provided?
A. There are many requirements to qualify for those potential services. (WORD 45k)
Q. What is the clinical significance of endometrial cells found on Pap smears?
A. It is only significant in women 40 years of age and then an endometrial biopsy should be performed. (WORD 33k)
Q. What is hirsuitism (excess hair) and what can I do about it? [2/02]
A. See The Endocrine Society and The American Academy of Family Physicians.
Q. What is the polycystic ovarian syndrome (P.C.O.S.) and what can I do about it? [2/02]
A. See The Endocrine Society, the P.C.O.S. Association, and PCOSupport Chapters
Q. Is exercise actually recommended in pregnancy? If so, why?
A. Yes, exercise is highly recommended in uncomplicated pregnancy. It can help a lot. (WORD 49k)
Q. Does there have to be Pediatrician at all emergency deliveries?
A. The standard is a healthcare worker experienced in neonatal resuscitation. See details. (WORD 46k)
Q. What does the Essure sterilization procedure entail?
A. A coil is placed in the fallopian tube / is 99.8 % effective. It needs a post-op HSG. See details (WORD 49k)
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