Facts About Birth Control There are many different methods of contraception These differ from each other in terms of safety, ease of use, protection against disease and side effects A brief introduction to both non-hormonal and hormonal contraceptives Generally Image of different types of contraception There are several different methods of contraception. These differ from each other in terms of safety, ease of use, protection against disease and side effects. The following is a brief introduction: Non-hormonal contraceptives “Nature Methods” Natural methods include interrupted intercourse and the use of so-called “Safe period” These methods do not protect against STD s and the efficiency is low. They are therefore best suited for knowledgeable few who can accept an unexpected pregnancy, and […]
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Facts About Repeated Miscarriages Recurrent miscarriage is a condition where a woman at least three times in a row lose pregnancy before the end of the 22nd week of pregnancy Age, obesity, smoking, alcohol, malformations of the uterus and autoimmune diseases are some of the factors that increase risk The studies consist of conversation, ultrasound and blood tests of the woman and chromosome study of the couple Only in about half manages to find a cause There is rarely a treatment that works The prognosis is usually good, but depends on the cause of the pregnancy loss What is recurrent spontaneous pregnancy loss? Miscarriage means that pregnancy is lost before the end of the 22nd week of pregnancy. When three or more […]
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Facts About Medical Abortions Act on abortion gives women over 18 years of residence the right to decide whether to interrupt the pregnancy before the end of the 12th week In 2013 62% of abortions medical and surgical 38% The woman has the right to information about support if she conducts pregnancy, and she has the right to support conversations before and after surgery What is medical abortion? Terminating a pregnancy, abortion can be done medically or surgically. In the medical abortion used is a composition (mifepristone), which stops pregnancy development and contribute to the uterus expels the fertilized egg. In combination with a second composition (misoprostol), which enables the contraction of the uterus, this is now the standard method of […]
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Facts About Abortion Act on abortion gives women over 18 years of residence in South Africa the right to decide whether to interrupt the pregnancy before the end of the 12th week In 2013 62% of abortions medical and surgical 38% The woman has the right to information about support if she conducts pregnancy and the right to support conversations before and after surgery For women who live permanently in South Africa, is surgery free. Unmarried women under 18 must have the consent of the parents or guardian, it can seek consultation for exemption from this. A form to request for abortion completed by their doctor or a specialist in gynecology and surgery are performed in the hospital or by a […]
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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 there is often talk about body hair on the cheeks, upper lip and chin. On the body there can be hair growth between the breasts, at the bottom of the stomach and on the back. The hair growth on the arms and legs can be kraftigére Most often found no explanation, second most frequently due to the increased male sex hormone which in PCOS What increased hairiness? There is no sharp distinction between normal and abnormal hairiness. Yet most a perception of what is normal hairiness for themselves. […]
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Facts About Curettage At a curettage removes some of the uterine lining. This may be after an abortion or delivery, wherein the uterus has not emptied completely. You can also make a D & C to investigate the uterus or cervix cell changes. It is a small procedure that can be done under general anesthesia or local anesthesia What curettage? The uterus is the size of a fist and has a thick wall, which mostly consists of muscles. Inside the uterus, there is a cavity that is lined with a mucous membrane. During menstruation loosens mucous membrane and runs out together with the blood. Until next ovulation built mucosa up again. If you become pregnant, put the egg stuck in […]
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Curettage, curettage of the lining of the uterus. Implies that there will be removed superficial tissues. Atypical cells: Abnormal cells, cells with a different look than usual. May be harmless, but can also result from cell changes. Biopsy: Tissue sample, a piece of tissue is removed and sent for microscopic examination. Used for diagnostics. Carcinoma in situ (CIS): Localized cell changes that do not grow into the deeper layer and is not carcinogenic but a precursor. Cell Change: Cells that are different, but have not developed into cancer cells. Cervical abrasion: scraping from the cervix. Columnar: epithelium with cylindrical cells. Seems the cervix. Cyst: Medical term for liquid-filled process can be either benign (benign) or malignant (malignant) Cytotoxic agents (cytotoxic […]
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Facts About Falling Pregnant If you have regular menstrual periods, you also have regular ovulation You can check whether you are ovulating with: temperature measurements ovulation test some may see it in their mucus If you want to get pregnant, you must: stop contraception sure to be of normal weight exercise eat regularly and healthily not smoking, drinking alcohol or using drugs check if necessary. medication with your doctor Remember to take folic acid when trying to get pregnant Many have expectations to become pregnant as soon as they decided it. So simple is not always – even if it is for some. Only 25% of young, healthy couples get pregnant the first month they try. For 60% succeed in the […]
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Facts About Lymphoedema Lymphoedema is the term for swelling due. Lymph who can not drain properly. Lymph flows in small vessels of the limbs and the various organs from the heart For many operations including abdominal cancer and breast cancer lymph nodes removed then there may be lymphoedema Treatment consists of support stockings, physiotherapy and in some cases diuretics What are lymph and lymphatic system? The body has two circuits: the blood circulation and lymphatic system. The heart is the pump of the general circulation, in which oxygen and nutrients are transported into the body through the arteries (arteries) and the oxygen-depleted blood returns to the heart through the blood vessels (veins). The blood then passes the lungs where it […]
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