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Any kind of bleeding from the uterus, which is not normal, can be termed as abnormal uterine bleeding. This refers to bleeding between periods or before periods, bleeding after having sex, spotting, abnormally heavy bleeding or bleeding after attaining menopause. If you are suffering from any of these issues, you need to check with the doctor.
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It is very important to diagnose abnormal uterine bleeding. There are several examinations and tests that have to be carried out, ...more
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It is very important to diagnose abnormal uterine bleeding. There are several examinations and tests that have to be carried out, ...more
Last Updated: 8 years ago• Featured Tip
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Cancer or the big C can affect any part of the body including the female reproductive system. These types of cancer are known as gynaecological cancers. Gynaecological cancers occur when normal cells start growing in an uncontrolled manner. There are many different types of gynaecological cancers which are named as per the organs in which they first develop. These include:
Ovarian cancer: Cancer that affects the ovaries and ova
Uterine cancer: Cancer that begins inside the uterus<...more
Ovarian cancer: Cancer that affects the ovaries and ova
Uterine cancer: Cancer that begins inside the uterus<...more
Last Updated: 8 years ago• Featured Tip
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Fibroid tumour is the abnormal cell growth in the uterus and they are mostly benign. Fibroids usually affect women in the age bracket of 30 - 40. Fibroid tumours are of three types, depending on their location:
Submucosal fibroids: The tumour develops under the lining of the uterus
Intramural fibroids: The growth is found amongst the muscles in the wall of the uterus
Subserosal fibroids: The growth develops on the wall of the uterus right in the pelvic cavity
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Submucosal fibroids: The tumour develops under the lining of the uterus
Intramural fibroids: The growth is found amongst the muscles in the wall of the uterus
Subserosal fibroids: The growth develops on the wall of the uterus right in the pelvic cavity
Causes behind i...more
Last Updated: 8 years ago• Featured Tip
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The placenta is a link between you and your baby during pregnancy. It helps your baby to grow normally by providing it with food and oxygen. When the placenta is not able to do its work properly, the condition is called placental insufficiency or dysfunction.
Placental insufficiency is a serious complication of pregnancy and can happen when the placenta does not develop properly or is damaged. If this condition develops, the baby doesn t get the nutrition and oxygen it needs to grow and...more
Placental insufficiency is a serious complication of pregnancy and can happen when the placenta does not develop properly or is damaged. If this condition develops, the baby doesn t get the nutrition and oxygen it needs to grow and...more
Last Updated: 8 years ago• Featured Tip
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PCOD or polycystic Ovary Disorder is one of the most common disorders of hormones among women in the age of reproduction. It is yet not discovered why some women become susceptible to this disease and it is believed to be a genetic disorder. The word polycystic refers to multiple cysts and a woman suffering from PCOD has multiple cysts in her ovary. This is due to the imbalance of hormones, which don t allow the ovary to release eggs every month and these numerous unreleased eggs present in th...more
Last Updated: 8 years ago• Featured Tip
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Like most things in life, the uterus also has both good and bad sides to it. It is a symbol of womanhood and also carries the developing baby. The bad side is that it brings with it (and its appendages) many problems including dysfunctional uterine bleeding, endometriosis, fibroids, pelvic inflammatory disease, uterovaginal prolapse, adenomyosis, a pelvic pain of unknown origin, cancer of the uterine cavity and other obstetric complications.
Hysterectomy is one of the most commonly perf...more
Hysterectomy is one of the most commonly perf...more
Last Updated: 1 year ago• Featured Tip
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Certainly! here are 100 words summarizing the tips for pregnant women:
1. Regular prenatal care is vital for a healthy pregnancy.
2. Maintain a balanced diet with nutritious foods.
3. Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water.
4. Engage in safe and moderate exercise.
5. Get enough rest and prioritize sleep.
6. Manage stress through relaxation techniques.
7. Educate yourself about pregnancy and childbirth.
8. Avoid harmful substances like alcohol and tobacco.<...more
1. Regular prenatal care is vital for a healthy pregnancy.
2. Maintain a balanced diet with nutritious foods.
3. Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water.
4. Engage in safe and moderate exercise.
5. Get enough rest and prioritize sleep.
6. Manage stress through relaxation techniques.
7. Educate yourself about pregnancy and childbirth.
8. Avoid harmful substances like alcohol and tobacco.<...more
Last Updated: 2 years ago• Featured Tip
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Pregnancy is a natural process that occurs when a sperm fertilizes an egg. While it is a beautiful experience for some, it can be an unwanted outcome for others. There are several ways to avoid pregnancy after sex naturally, which can be effective when followed correctly.
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There are a variety of natural foods and supplements that are believed to have contraceptive properties. Here are 11 examples:
Papaya: papaya contains enz...more
Last Updated: 2 years ago• Featured Tip
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What is high-risk pregnancy?
High risk pregnancy is a pregnancy that carries an increased chance of complications and adverse outcomes for the mother, baby, or both.
Factors that can increase the risk of a high-risk pregnancy include advanced maternal age, obesity, pre-existing medical conditions (such as diabetes or hypertension), multiple foetuses, smoking, and prior history of preterm labour.
Types of high risk pregnancy:
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Last Updated: 2 years ago• Featured Tip
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Paragard is a long-term contraceptive option that doesn't rely on hormones to be effective. In other words, it can be defined as an intrauterine device (iud), which is predominantly meant to provide long-term contraception (or birth control) without the use of hormones. It's a t-shaped device that is small in size, is inserted into the uterus of a woman, and can stay there for up to 10 years to prevent an unwanted pregnancy during all this time.
The paragard device i...more
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Last Updated: 2 years ago• Featured Tip
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गर्भावस्था के दौरान हार्मोन्स में बदलाव के कारण गर्भवती के शरीर में बहुत सारे परिवर्तन होते हैं। स्तनों में परिवर्तन भी गर्भावस्था का एक सामान्य हिस्सा है। गर्भाधान के 1 सप्ताह बाद से ही स्तनों में परिवर्तन हो सकते हैं।
स्तनों में होने वाले परिवर्तन बच्चे के जन्म और उसके बाद तक जारी रह सकते हैं। आज हम आपको बताएंगे कि गर्भावस्था की प्रत्येक तिमाही के दौरान स्तनों में सबसे आम परिवर्तन क्या होते हैं।
यह समझना महत्वपूर्ण है कि स्तन परिवर्तन हर महिला में भिन्न प्रकार के होते हैं और ...more
स्तनों में होने वाले परिवर्तन बच्चे के जन्म और उसके बाद तक जारी रह सकते हैं। आज हम आपको बताएंगे कि गर्भावस्था की प्रत्येक तिमाही के दौरान स्तनों में सबसे आम परिवर्तन क्या होते हैं।
यह समझना महत्वपूर्ण है कि स्तन परिवर्तन हर महिला में भिन्न प्रकार के होते हैं और ...more
Last Updated: 2 years ago• Featured Tip
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कई महिलायें संभोग सुख का आनंद तो लेना चाहती हैं लेकिन गर्भ धारण नहीं करना चाहती। ऐसी महिलाओं के लिए निरोध और गर्भ निरोधक गोली जैसे कई विकल्प होते हैं। ऐसा ही एक विकल्प है कॉपर आईयूडी, जो एक गर्भ निरोधक के रूप में कार्य करता है। यह कई महिलाओं द्वारा इस्तेमाल भी किया जाता है, क्योंकि यह पूरी तरह से सुरक्षित माना जाता है।
तो चलिए जानते हैं कि यह कॉपर आईयूडी (पैरागार्ड) क्या है और किस तरह से काम करता है। इसके साथ ही इसके फायदों और दुष्प्रभाव पर भी चर्चा करते हैं
क्या होता है कॉपर आ...more
तो चलिए जानते हैं कि यह कॉपर आईयूडी (पैरागार्ड) क्या है और किस तरह से काम करता है। इसके साथ ही इसके फायदों और दुष्प्रभाव पर भी चर्चा करते हैं
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Last Updated: 2 years ago• Featured Tip
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What does the term anterior placenta mean?
There are two types of cells that make up an embryo: those that develop into the baby and those that develop into the placenta. The placenta can be best defined as a pancake-shaped organ that develops in a woman's uterus when she is pregnant. It serves as a barrier between the mother and the developing fetus, providing nutrients and oxygen to the fetus and removing waste products from its blood.
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Last Updated: 2 years ago• Featured Tip
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The pain in the abdomen during pregnancy is common. But sometimes, these pain may also lead to some serious problems. There can be various reasons for the pain in the abdomen during the pregnancy. The causes of the pain in the abdomen can be due to the pain in the lower back, pain in the ligaments, vaginal discharge, bleeding, cramping, trapped wind, cramps of the vagina, bleeding etc. The other serious causes of the pain in the abdomen can be due to some serious conditions s...more
Last Updated: 2 years ago• Featured Tip
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The covid-19 pandemic has affected the entire world, with the virus spreading rapidly and causing significant illness and death. In order to combat the spread of the virus, vaccines have been developed and are now being distributed globally. While the vaccines have proven to be effective at reducing the risk of severe illness and death from covid-19, many people have questions about their safety and potential side effects. Whether the covid vaccine can have an impact on subsequent preg...more
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Last Updated: 2 years ago• Featured Tip
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Hemoglobin is a type of protein that is found in the red blood cells of the body. It is the protein that is rich in iron. The function of hemoglobin is to transport the oxygen to the tissues and to the organs of the body. Hemoglobin carries the oxygen from the respiratory organs of the body to the tissues. The level of hemoglobin during the pregnancy should be 11.5-13.0 g/dl. When the level of hemoglobin in the pregnant woman falls below 10.0 g/dl, then it is not at all good ...more
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