Author: Dr Schmidt

Increased Hairiness and Hirsutism

Facts About Hirsutism There is no sharp distinction between normal and abnormal hairiness When women develop abnormal hairiness in places other than the armpit and abdomen, it is called hirsutism. In the face…

By Dr Schmidt May 14, 2017 6 min read

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Curettage

By Dr Schmidt May 14, 2017 5 min read

Facts About Curettage At a curettage removes some of the uterine lining. This may be after an abortion or delivery, wherein the…

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Glossary of Pelvic Cancer in Women

By Dr Schmidt May 14, 2017 3 min read

Curettage, curettage of the lining of the uterus. Implies that there will be removed superficial tissues. Atypical cells: Abnormal cells, cells with…

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Female Fertility and Falling Pregnant

By Dr Schmidt May 14, 2017 5 min read

Facts About Falling Pregnant If you have regular menstrual periods, you also have regular ovulation You can check whether you are ovulating with:…

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Lymphoedema

By Dr Schmidt May 14, 2017 4 min read

Facts About Lymphoedema Lymphoedema is the term for swelling due. Lymph who can not drain properly. Lymph flows in small vessels of…

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Silicone Breast Implants

By Dr Schmidt May 14, 2017 5 min read

Facts About Breast Implant Surgery Breast implants are used for cosmetic enhancement of breast size. In South Africa, the operation is performed…

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General Info on Pelvic Cancer

By Dr Schmidt May 14, 2017 5 min read

Facts About Pelvic Cancer There may be cancer in all parts of the woman's abdomen. Cancer of the cervix (cancer cervix uteri)…

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Hysterectomy

By Dr Schmidt May 11, 2017 6 min read

Facts About Hysterectomies The uterus removed due. Fibroids (fibroids, myomas), bleeding disorders, cancer of the abdomen or suspected Depending on the cause including…

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Vulvar and Vaginal Hygiene

By Dr Schmidt May 11, 2017 3 min read

Facts About Vaginal Hygiene Improper hygiene in and around the vagina can cause a variety of symptoms and genes, eg vaginal discharge,…