High-risk pregnancy is a term used to describe a pregnancy in which the mother and/or the baby may be at increased risk for health problems during the pregnancy and/or the delivery. A high-risk pregnancy means that specialized testing, monitoring and extra care may be needed in order to have a healthy pregnancy and delivery. Sometimes, obstetricians will refer individuals with a high-risk pregnancy to a maternal-fetal medicine specialist for co-managed pregnancy care.

The aorta and iliac arteries are the blood vessels in the abdomen through which nutrient-rich blood that flows to the legs must pass. Aortoiliac occlusive disease occurs when these arteries become narrowed or blocked by atherosclerotic plaque (hardening of the arteries), which is largely made of cholesterol. Aortoiliac disease is considered a type of peripheral arterial disease because it affects arteries, which are vessels that carry blood from your heart to your limbs. When your iliac arteries narrow or become blocked, your legs may not receive the blood and oxygen they need. This lack of

The aorta and iliac arteries are the blood vessels in the abdomen through which nutrient-rich blood that flows to the legs must pass. Aortoiliac occlusive disease occurs when these arteries become narrowed or blocked by atherosclerotic plaque (hardening of the arteries), which is largely made of cholesterol. Aortoiliac disease is considered a type of peripheral arterial disease because it affects arteries, which are vessels that carry blood from your heart to your limbs. When your iliac arteries narrow or become blocked, your legs may not receive the blood and oxygen they need. This lack of

A cystocele (SIS-to-seel) occurs when the supportive tissue between a woman's bladder and vaginal wall weakens and stretches, allowing the bladder to bulge into the vagina. A cystocele is also called a prolapsed bladder. Straining the muscles that support your pelvic organs may lead to a cystocele. Such straining occurs during vaginal childbirth or with chronic constipation, violent coughing or heavy lifting. Cystoceles also tend to cause problems after menopause, when estrogen levels decrease. For a mild or moderate cystocele, nonsurgical treatment is often effective. In more severe cases

A cystocele (SIS-to-seel) occurs when the supportive tissue between a woman's bladder and vaginal wall weakens and stretches, allowing the bladder to bulge into the vagina. A cystocele is also called a prolapsed bladder. Straining the muscles that support your pelvic organs may lead to a cystocele. Such straining occurs during vaginal childbirth or with chronic constipation, violent coughing or heavy lifting. Cystoceles also tend to cause problems after menopause, when estrogen levels decrease. For a mild or moderate cystocele, nonsurgical treatment is often effective. In more severe cases

Sarcomas arise in bone, muscle, fat, or cartilage and are relatively uncommon. Melanomas are cancers that arise in the cells that make the pigment in skin.

Pancreatic cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancerous) cells form in the tissues of the pancreas. The pancreas is a gland located behind the stomach and in front of the spine. The pancreas produces digestive juices and hormones that regulate blood sugar.