Diabetes mellitus is a major cause of concern for millions of people around the world. For most people, it is a condition they will have to deal with for their entire life, especially people suffering from Type-1 diabetes. It is already a challenge to deal with by itself, but it can be even more of a hassle in your everyday life. For many people diabetes mellitus already poses some […]
Many women have a sense that there is something wrong with their thyroid health—they’re gaining weight despite a healthy diet, experiencing chronic fatigue or cold intolerance, losing hair, forgetting things, having trouble going to the bathroom, and feeling generally depressed—and yet no one has ever done a comprehensive thyroid evaluation on them. The reason this is so frustrating? We know that thyroid disorders are incredibly common, affecting one in […]
What Are Fibroids? Fibroids are bundles of tissue that sometimes appear in the uterus. Unlike the normal muscle of the uterus, which is somewhat smooth and soft, fibroids are tough. There are three main types of fibroids, all named based on their location. Submucosal fibroids invade the uterine cavity, occupying the same space a child would develop during pregnancy. Intramural fibroids form inside the lining of the uterine wall, […]
1. COVID-19 does not appear to cause birth defects but may increase pregnancy complications. Unlike viruses such as rubella, chickenpox, or Zika virus, there is no evidence that COVID-19 causes birth defects. Because of the immunosuppression and increased respiratory demands of pregnancy, expectant mothers who become infected with COVID-19 must be closely monitored. COVID-19 in pregnancy can pose some increased risks to the baby, such as preterm birth and […]
What is Endometriosis? Endometriosis is a chronic condition that occurs when the endometrial tissue “finds a home” outside the uterus. Endometrial tissue is the lining of the uterus where pregnancies implant and grow. This is the tissue that sheds each month with a menstrual period. Most commonly, endometriosis is found on the ovaries or in the pelvis, but it can also be found on the bowel, bladder or in […]
It is true that a few studies seemed to find a connection between fertility drug use and an increased risk of breast or uterine cancer, specifically with the drug Clomiphene Citrate. But should you be concerned about an increased cancer risk? Let’s take a look. Studies that suggest a link between fertility treatments like In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) and cancer are conflicting, with some reporting a small increase in […]
Approximately 15% of pregnancies end in miscarriage, which is defined as the loss of a pregnancy before 20 weeks of gestation. The majority of miscarriages occur within the first 12 weeks of gestation. Most losses are due to a chromosomal abnormality of the embryo. However, a variety of other factors can contribute to continued failure to carry a pregnancy. In some cases, genetic factors can prevent an embryo from […]
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is hormonal and reproductive disorder found commonly among young adults including women of reproductive age. It is regarded as a common cause of chronic hyperandrogenic anovulation and ovulatory dysfunction. The disorder is also a risk factor for metabolic syndrome, cardiovascular diseases, impaired psychological well-being, and increased cancer risk. Although it is a very common health issue that affects 5-10% of adolescents, the disease remains undiagnosed […]
Since December when the first case of symptoms because of coronavirus was reported to WHO, more and more cases of coronavirus are being reported. The W.H.O rings the alarm bell aloud and calls it a pandemic on? The death toll from coronavirus cases is world-shattering and disrupts the economic, political and social life today across continents. As nations are adopting measures to manage the crisis to prevent the rapid […]
Cancer, also known as malignancy is a disease where the cells in the body grow abnormally. Cancerous tumors have the potential to invade healthy cells and spread to other parts of the body by continuing to grow. The disease is always named for the part where it starts in the body. What is cervical cancer? Cervical cancer is a type of cancer that arises in the cervix. It is […]
