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Tubal Ligation Reversal - A surgery that reverses sterilization that was caused by tubal ligation. The process enables the woman to be fertile again and attempt conception. Tubal ligation reversal involves surgical techniques that open and reconnect the fallopian tube segments that remain after a tubal ligation procedure.
Tube Feeding - A style of feeding in which a small tube is placed into the baby's mouth or nose and the end of the tube is in the stomach. Formula or breastmilk can be given to the baby through this method. This method of feeding is generally performed when the baby is not able to suck properly.
Tubectomy - Surgical removal of one or both fallopian tubes. Common causes for the removal include an infection in the fallopian tube, an ectopic pregnancy or for treatment of certain reproductive system cancers that would be used in conjunction with the removal of the ovaries and uterus.
Tuberculosis - A highly contagious, infectious bacterial disease transmitted through the air that mainly affects the lungs. A skin test can be done to indicate infection. If not treated properly, TB can cause death. Because the risk of untreated tuberculosis is greater than the risk of medications used to treat the infection, pregnant women should be treated for the disease. Infants that are born to women with untreated tuberculosis may be of lower birth weight and, rarely, the infant may be born with the disease.
Tubo-Ovarian Abscess - An abscess tht involves the fallopian tube and corresponding ovary that is usually associated with inflammation of the fallopian tube. Most indiviudals that experience the infection have a history of pelvic inefections. Symptoms of a tubo-ovarian abscess include a very tender pelvic mass, abdominal pain, pelvic pain, fever, nausea, chills and vomititng.
Tubocornual Anastomosis - A surgical procedure in which a blocked portion of the fallopian tube is removed and then reconnected the to the uterus.
Tuboplasty - The surgical repair of a blocked or damaged fallopian tube, in hopes of acheiving pregnancy in women with forms of tubal infertility. The procedure can also be used in order to attempt to reverse a previous tubal ligation.
Tubotubal Anastomosis - A surgical procedure in which a diseased portion of the fallopian tube is removed and then the two ends are re-connected. This is also a common form of sterilization reversal, in which the separated fallopian tubes are re-connected so that a couple can attempt pregnancy after a previous tubal ligation.
TUFT - A process in which an embryo is placed inside the fallopian tube after in vitro fertilization. For the procedure, a tube is thread through the cervical canal and uterus and the embryo is then placed into the fallopian tube.
Tummy Time - The practice of placing a baby on their stomach to play. Because of the raised SIDS awareness, babies are now being placed to sleep on their back. It is important that babies get adequate amounts of tummy time to increase strength, that will be necessary for physical development. Babies can be placed on their stomachs at any time of day, as long as they are supervised.
Tumor - An abnormal growth of tissue that grows quicker than normal cells and will continue to grow if not treated. Tumors can affect any part of the body and can affect the outcome of pregnancy if not carefully monitored.
Tunica Albuginea - A tough, fibrous membrane covering the testicles.
Turner's Syndrome - A condition in which an individual has only one sex chromosome or one of the two X chromosomes is damaged. A female that inherits this condition will not develop ovaries. Other common symptoms include genital tissue defects, cardiac problems, and short stature.
Turner-Kieser Syndrome - An inherited birth that is characterized by bone, joint, fingernail and kidney abnormalities and affects approximately 1 out of every 50,000 live births. Common symptoms of the condition include abnormal kneecaps and thumbnails. The nails are usually missing or very short and can be discolored and easily split. Bones and joints are affected and the knees are often unstable. A person may experience a limited range of motion in the elbows. Vision complications are another main characteristic of the disease and include loss of peripheral vision, red eyes, sore eyes, blurry vision, blind spots, headaches and difficulty adjusting in a dark room.
Twin - Two babies born at the same time from the same pregnancy. Twins occur in approximately 1 out of every 80 pregnancies. Twins can either be fraternal or identical.
Twin To Twin Transfusion Syndrome - A rare but serious complication occuring in identical twins. This occurs when one baby takes the other's blood supply. One baby somehow gets too much blood and the other too little. Until recently, severe cases meant the death of both babies, but survival rates are increasing thanks to early detection. If you are expecting twins, it is important to get checked out for TTTS. This syndrome sometimes occurs in twins that are sharing a single placenta (known as a monochorionic placenta). In TTTS, abnormal blood vessels form inside of the placenta, disrupting the proper flow of blood, oxygen, and nutrients. As a result, one twin can become severely undernourished while the other becomes over-nourished. TTTS is a very dangerous syndrome that requires immediate medical attention. Your health care provider will monitor you for TTTS if you are expecting twins.
Two Week Wait - A period of time consisting of the two weeks from the time of ovulation to the due date for the next menstrual period. For many couples that are trying to conceive, this two week time frame seems to last forever.