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 […]
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Facts About Breast Implant Surgery Breast implants are used for cosmetic enhancement of breast size. In South Africa, the operation is performed by plastic surgeons It is believed that more than 50,000 South African women have silicone breast implants for breast augmentation or breast reconstruction In 2010, approximately 2,000 women […]
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Facts About Pelvic Cancer There may be cancer in all parts of the woman’s abdomen. Cancer of the cervix (cancer cervix uteri) Often found early and the possibility of cure is therefore good Cancer of the uterus (corpus uteri cancer) Often detected early and there is good opportunity for healing […]
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Facts About Hysterectomies The uterus removed due. Fibroids (fibroids, myomas), bleeding disorders, cancer of the abdomen or suspected Depending on the cause including the size of the uterus operations can be performed through the abdomen (traditional or with binoculars) or through the vagina The length of stay is 1-2 days, sick […]
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Facts About Vaginal Hygiene Improper hygiene in and around the vagina can cause a variety of symptoms and genes, eg vaginal discharge, odor, pain and / or itching, urinary discomfort, irritation bottom, recurrent fungal infections The vagina is a normal flora of bacteria which form lactic acid and ensures the […]
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Facts About Laparotomy Surgery Laparotomy is an open operation to be carried out through the opening of the abdominal wall The most common gynecological operations performed by open surgery, removal of the uterus due to large Fibroids in the uterus or because of abdominal cancer At laparotomy one is hospitalized […]
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Facts About Aging and Sexuality Sexuality has no age A satisfying sex life can have a positive impact on all areas of your life: your physical health your mood your confidence your relationship Maybe sex is not that important to you longer, but in return the intimacy with your partner may […]
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Facts About Decreased Sexual Arousal in Women Both physical, psychological and social factors influence how we react to erotic stimulation For the same reason the causes of reduced or lack of arousal both found in it: biological (e.g., disease and treatment) psychological ( fatigue, stress, sadness and decreased self-esteem) social relationship […]
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Facts About Sexual Deviances Sexual deviance include everything that is not an “ordinary” intercourse between a woman and a man Human sexual behavior is rich and diverse, and today it’s fortunately been acceptable trial and error and play with different ways to have sex For some, a sexual variation is […]
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