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Grey's Anatomy

Grey's AnatomyABC

Season 3, Episode 22

4 medical diagnoses portrayed

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Also known as: Reflux

Persistent hiccups

Susan Grey presents with severe acid reflux causing persistent hiccups that interfere with sleep. She undergoes endoscopic gastroplication to address the condition.

Grey's Anatomy — S03E22Patient: Susan Grey
Risk of life-threatening hemorrhagePreterm labor riskRisk of uterine damage

Lisa, a surrogate mother, is diagnosed with placenta accreta where the placenta abnormally attaches to the uterine wall. This creates significant risk of hemorrhage during delivery and threatens both her life and the baby's, requiring careful monitoring and planned C-section.

Also known as: Diminished ovarian reserve

Addison undergoes fertility testing as she wants to have a baby via sperm donor. Testing reveals elevated FSH levels and low antral follicle count (only 2), indicating no fertility potential and that she cannot have biological children.

Grey's Anatomy — S03E22Patient: Addison Montgomery

Also known as: Low libido

Marital discord

Paul presents with complete loss of sexual desire for his wife for 18 months, causing significant marital problems. Violet prescribes sex therapy homework while investigating potential physical causes like thyroid dysfunction or anemia.