Facts Primary dysmenorrhea occurs early after menstruation has begun (menarke) and is due to uterine contractions Menstrual pain is very frequent, but in 10% leads to a monthly absence. Decreases with age and after the first child’s birth Can be treated with painkillers NSAIDs and oral contraceptives. Heating pad and […]
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Oral Contraceptives
Facts About Oral Contraceptives Birth control pills are frequently used and effective contraception They prevent ovulation, makes the cervical mucus becomes less susceptible to a fertilized egg and changes the mucus in the cervix, which then become less permeable to sperm Pros: Simple to use, small and regular bleeding and reduces […]
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Facts About The Displacement of Menstruation You can delay your period by using the pill and refrain breaks. It is easiest to put off, if you use the most commonly used contraceptive pill – the monophasic (all pills are the same and contain the same amount of hormone) You can choose […]
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Facts About Menstrual Pain Menstrual pain can be either primary or secondary Primary is present from the beginning of pubertens. There is no underlying disease and the symptoms come from hours before menstrual bleeding and especially the first day. At 10%, the symptoms are so severe that it requires sick leave […]
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Facts About Condoms The condom is a rubber sheath that is drawn over the penis before intercourse The semen by ejaculation is assembled in the condom Simple method with high safety when properly used Is the only contraceptive that protects against sexually transmissible diseases! No serious adverse events Mechanism of action […]
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Facts About Urinary Tract Infections in Women Bladder catarrh is an infection of the urinary bladder. It is almost always bacteria enters the urinary bladder via the urethra. The bacteria leading to an inflammation of the mucosa which line the inside of the urinary bladder. The mucous membrane becomes red and […]
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Facts About Proctitis Proctitis is inflammation of the anal canal and the mucous membrane of the rectum It is a relatively common condition especially seen in people with inflammatory bowel disease and in the course of sexually transmitted diseases Symptoms vary somewhat depending on the cause – the most common are: […]
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Facts About Bacterial Vaginosis Bacterial vaginosis is characterized by troublesome discharge, which is whitish / grayish with fish smell nuisance, which is amplified after intercourse Due to the propagation of bacteria normally found only in limited quantities in the vagina Frequently occurring – ca. 1/3 of all women will experience bacterial […]
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Facts About Vulvovaginitis Vulva infection after menopause is also called vulvovaginitis Vulvovaginitis due to estrogen levels drop after menopause Typical symptoms are dry mucous membranes and pain in the vagina. There may be pain and pain during intercourse and urination. There can also be seen frequent bladder infections and prone to […]
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