Lupus in pregnancy
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) during pregnancy, a high-risk situation. The high risks are to both the mother and child. Women with SLE can have flares of SLE during pregnancy.
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Left upper quadrant (quarter). For example, the LUQ of the abdomen contains the spleen.
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A gonadotropin (a hormone that affects the function of the sex organs) that is released by the pituitary gland in response to luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone. Abbrevi’ated LH. In females, LH controls the length and sequence of the female menstrual cycle, including ovulation, preparation of the uterus for implantation of a fertilized egg, and ovarian production […]
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Complete dislocation of a joint. A partial dislocation is a subluxation.