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Published: July 5, 2017
Surgical Menopause Menopause is a biological phase in every woman’s life which usually begins after 45 to 55 years of age and is characterized by cessation of menstrual cycles for a period of 12 months or more. With advancing age, the production of female reproductive hormones by ovaries (such as progesterone & estrogen that regulates … Continue reading Surgical Menopause
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Published: June 30, 2017
Vaginal Ring And HIV According to a study published in the New England Journal of Medicine, investigators suggested that vaginal ring can protect against HIV infection by the continual release of an antiretroviral drug. CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) speculates that over 1,218,400 individuals (aged 13 and above), in the US are victims … Continue reading Vaginal Ring And HIV
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Published: June 29, 2017
5 Home Remedies For Bacterial Vaginosis Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is acknowledged as one of the most common infections of vagina. In America, 1 in every 4 women has bacterial vaginosis with or without any prominent symptoms. The characteristic symptom of BV is fishy foul odor that comes from the vagina. Other symptoms may range from … Continue reading 5 Home Remedies For Bacterial Vaginosis
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Published: June 28, 2017
Updated Guidelines Of Pap Smear Test Can Minimize STI Screening A study conducted at St. Michael’s Hospital revealed that the recent updates in the screening guidelines of cervical cancer from Cancer Care Ontario, has minimized the ratio of women undergoing STIs (Sexually Transmitted Infections) screening by up to 50%. This work was published in the … Continue reading Updated Guidelines Of Pap Smear Test Can Minimize STI Screening
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Published: June 27, 2017
Top Facts About Pap Smear Cervical cancer is characterized by the growth of cancerous cells in the lower region of uterus called cervix, which also serves as the exit route for the monthly flow of blood during menstrual cycle (or periods). Cervix has 2 sections containing 2 different cellular types: Endocervix: It is the innermost … Continue reading Top Facts About Pap Smear
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Published: June 21, 2017
Postmenopausal Bleeding Menopause is a biological phenomenon which occurs right after the woman stop having her periods for a year. Women in their 40’s or 50’s are more likely to experience menopause due to an evident fall in the levels of hormones. After menopause, normally bleeding does not occur anymore but at times many women … Continue reading Postmenopausal Bleeding
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Published: June 14, 2017
Common Side Effects Of Birth Control Pills Birth control pills, often referred to as oral contraceptives are a type of hormonal contraception, widely consumed by nearly 12 million American women each year. The pill assists in controlling the birth rate upon adequate consumption. Not taking the pill at set time duration can lead to unwanted … Continue reading Common Side Effects Of Birth Control Pills
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Published: June 7, 2017
Menopause, Sleep Deprivation & Sex Life Menopause brings along many changes in the body and troubled sleep is one of them. Adequate sleep is not only important for a healthy life but it also has a great impact on sexual satisfaction. Premenopausal or menopausal women often experience issues associated with sleep such as sleep deprivation, … Continue reading Menopause, Sleep Deprivation & Sex Life
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Published: May 31, 2017
Cervical Cancer Screening In Women Over 65 Years Young women are usually at risk of developing cervical cancer and this serves as a reason to avoid older women for cervical cancer screening as time goes by. Although the guidelines suggest that screening may not be needed for women over 65 with average risk of developing … Continue reading Cervical Cancer Screening In Women Over 65 Years
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Published: May 24, 2017
Genital Herpes In Pregnancy And Risk Of Autism In Offspring According to a recent research, the offspring of a woman having genital herpes in pregnancy has increased risk of developing autism spectrum disorder, ASD. The research was conducted by Milada Mahic from Norwegian Institute of Public Health in Norway and Center for Infection and Immunity, … Continue reading Genital Herpes In Pregnancy And Risk Of Autism In Offspring
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