A 44-year-old member asked:
my female friend has an alpha-fetoprotein (afp) number of 20.91 ng/ml . . . what does this mean?
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Dr. Yvette Westford answered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 20 years experience
Is she pregnant?: The AFP concentration in maternal serum rises throughout pregnancy and goes to about 220 ng/ml. There should be
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A 47-year-old member asked:
When do american women stop feeling young--seriously want to know?
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See below: How you feel is a state of mind and has nothing to do with how old you are. I know some women in their 80s who are "younger" than some women in their 20s and 30s. It is all about whether you have a positive attitude towards yourself and your life or take a "glass half empty" and pessimistic attitude.
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A 29-year-old member asked:
Why would a 52 year old woman have periods?
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Dr. Luis Gonzalez answered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 39 years experience
Regular ?: The average age of menopause is around 52. Menopause is often preceded by skipping cycles and having shorter length and amount of flow. Any other pattern should be evaluated by your gynecologist
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A 31-year-old member asked:
What is the effect if you have an extra female chromosome?
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Dr. Nikolaos Zacharias answered
Maternal-Fetal Medicine 26 years experience
Usually none.: 62% of 47, xxx women are reportedly physically normal. They have a tendency to be tall, with many reaching the 80%tile by adolescence. Puberty and fertility are within the normal range. Their verbal and performance iqs are 15 to 20 points lower than those of their siblings. These women do not appear to be at increased risk of having chromosomally abnormal offspring.
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A 49-year-old member asked:
How must a woman dress to look thinner?
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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered
Psychiatry 25 years experience
Slimmer appearance: This site has great information about how to dress for a slimmer appearance:
http://www.Slimmingclothing.Net/index.Html.
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A 38-year-old member asked:
What's a biceps curl good for in a lady?
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Dr. Jeffrey Miller answered
Rheumatology 51 years experience
Muscle toning: And attracting men.
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