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Results 1 - 10 of 22 for sex
  1. Genetics (image) 
    ... chromosomes to their child, 22 autosomal and 1 sex chromosome. The inheritance of genetic diseases, abnormalities, or ... chromosome the abnormal gene resides on (autosomal or sex chromosome), and by whether the gene itself is ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/9882.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Complete blood count - series (image) 
    Results: Normal values vary with altitude and sex. What abnormal results may mean: Low numbers of red blood cells may indicate anemia, which has many causes including: Blood loss Iron deficiency ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100152_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Amniocentesis - series (image) 
    ... delivery. You can also find out the baby's sex. Doctors generally offer amniocentesis to women with an ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100192_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Adolescent pregnancy (image) 
    ... adolescents by their families, schools and communities. The "sex education" that many receive comes from misinformed or ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/17005.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Male pattern baldness (image) 
    Male pattern baldness is a sex-linked characteristic that is passed from mother to child. A man can more accurately predict his chances of developing male pattern ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/17083.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Head circumference (image) 
    ... to previous measurements. Normal ranges are based on sex and age.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/17206.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. HIV (image) 
    ... gradually destroys the immune system. Practicing effective safe sex methods significantly reduces the risk of disease transmission.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/17225.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Gonadotropins (image) 
    ... and LH in turn control the release of sex hormones (testosterone, estrogen, and progesterone). In children, these ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/17228.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Microcephaly (image) 
    ... below the median for the infant's age and sex. Significantly below is generally considered to be smaller ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/17256.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Primary HIV infection (image) 
    ... immunodeficiency virus) is more frequently transmitted through unprotected sex or sharing contaminated needles. Transmission from mother to ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/17268.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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