There are many uncomfortable symptoms that may arise during pregnancy, and not all are related to the lower abomen and growing uterus. Some of these symptoms can occur higher up the torso and affect the digestive tract. Heartburn and indigestion are two common symptoms that occur in pregnancy and most pregnant women will >> Read More ...
Miscarriage brings about not only the termination of pregnancy but also a sense of loss for would-be parents. It is normal for a woman to feel extreme sadness and sometimes even guilt at being unable to continue the pregnancy. However, it is important to remember that a miscarriage is nature’s way of ending a pregnancy >> Read More ...
The glandular tissue of the female breast develops during puberty due to the action of estrogen. It is only during pregnancy that this entire development process is completed so that the glandular tissue can produce breast milk. The full breast milk production capacity, however, is only possible after birth. Breast Milk >> Read More ...
Tubal ligation is meant to be a permanent procedure to achieve sterilization in a woman but certain circumstances may cause a person to regret their decision and ask for a reversal of the procedure. While in many cases it may be possible to perform a tubal ligation reversal procedure, it has to be kept in mind that this >> Read More ...
Why does morning sickness cause diarrhea? Most of us are familiar with typical acute diarrheal illnesses like gastroenteritis. There is nausea, vomiting and diarrhea along with other symptoms like abdominal cramping. Nausea and vomiting are a common part of pregnancy, particularly early pregnancy, and is referred to as >> Read More ...
What are Uterine Fibroids? Uterine fibroids are benign tumors that develop from the smooth muscle of the uterus. It is also known as leiomyomas, myomas, or fibromyomas. Uterine fibroids are extremely common in women of childbearing age and usually regress after menopause. Although there may be symptoms such as heavy >> Read More ...
How Pregnancy Tests Work A pregnancy test is used to confirm pregnancy and uses the urine or blood to detect the presence and levels of certain hormones which would be indicative of the pregnant state. There are a number of hormones, including progesterone and early pregnancy factor, which can be used to confirm pregnancy >> Read More ...
What is Uterine Cancer? Uterine cancer is one of the most common cancers of the female reproductive organs. Women who just pass menopause, most often between the ages of 50 and 70 years, are more likely to suffer from uterine or endometrial cancer. Abnormal vaginal bleeding is the most common symptom of this >> Read More ...
Diagnosis of Uterine Cancer Clinical History As with most conditions, diagnosis of uterine cancer starts with a thorough clinical history. A doctor will ask detailed questions about the symptoms, especially the abnormal vaginal bleeding. Other information that will be relevant includes menstrual history, number of >> Read More ...
What is Ovarian Cancer? Ovarian cancer is cancer that develops in the ovaries, the two small organs on either side of the uterus, which produce ova (eggs) as well as secrete the female hormones estrogen and progesterone. Ovarian cancer is mainly seen in post-menopausal women but it can occur at any age. Although rare, more >> Read More ...
