2009-05-08T08:55:41+0000">May 8, 2009 – 8:55 am
A conservative laparotomy for endometriosis is surgery which attempts to remove or destroy as much endometriosis and as many adhesions as possible while still retaining the uterus and at least one ovary and fallopian tube so that conception and pregnancy are possible. It will also try to correct any other problems of the reproductive organs [...]
2009-05-08T08:47:32+0000">May 8, 2009 – 8:47 am
The menstrual cycle involves a series of hormonal events which occur at fairly regular intervals. The average menstrual cycle is approximately 28 days, although this may vary considerably between women. The menstrual cycle involves four distinct phases: Day 1-5: menstruation (the menstrual period); Day 3-13: the proliferative or follicular phase; Day 14: ovulation; Day 15-28: [...]
2009-04-23T07:12:32+0000">April 23, 2009 – 7:12 am
Up to 40 per cent of couples’ infertility problems can turn out to be on the man’s side but the focus is still, generally, on the woman. From the beginning your partner should be involved in finding out what is preventing both of you from getting pregnant and tackling the problem – it could well [...]
2009-03-12T08:50:26+0000">March 12, 2009 – 8:50 am
Recurrences Recurrences of herpes can break out weeks, months or years after the primary attack, or never. Recurrences are rare after HSV type 1 genital infection. Your resistance to illness (immune function) is important. Recurrence is more likely when a person is ‘run down’ or if triggered by a local injury. People who get oral [...]
2009-03-12T08:44:33+0000">March 12, 2009 – 8:44 am
During the past 20 years there have been many new developments and changes in the approach to the treatment of breast cancer. Knowledge is growing constantly as new treatments are tested, but it takes many years to know the value of a new treatment compared with older treatments in terms of cure, prolonged survival and [...]
2009-03-12T08:38:41+0000">March 12, 2009 – 8:38 am
This is an examination of the cervix through a specially designed microscope (colposcope) that magnifies the cervix 15-30 times. During colposcopy the whole surface of the ectocervix, and usually the lower end of the cervical canal, can be seen. Thus the colposcopist can see the area affected by any abnormality noted in single cells or [...]
2009-03-12T08:32:10+0000">March 12, 2009 – 8:32 am
These include the intravenous pyelogram, cystoscopy and urodynamic studies. Intravenous pyelogram This X-ray technique (known also as IVP) is used to detect cysts, stones, congenital abnormalities and other abnormalities of the kidneys, ureters and bladder. A radio-opaque dye is injected into a vein in the arm, from where it travels in the blood to the [...]
2009-03-12T08:26:01+0000">March 12, 2009 – 8:26 am
Miscarriage The possibility of miscarriage raises a prickle of uncertainty in the minds of many women during the early months of pregnancy. Medically called spontaneous abortion, miscarriage is the loss of the foetus and all or part of the placenta during the first 20 weeks of pregnancy, before the foetus is sufficiently mature to survive. [...]
2009-03-11T16:24:59+0000">March 11, 2009 – 4:24 pm
These common sources of work stress for women are still with us, though fortunately less than in the past thanks to the efforts of the women’s movement, which has made most people respect women’s rights in the workplace. If you feel you’ve been discriminated against in selection or promotion or in any way intimidated or [...]
2009-03-11T16:22:14+0000">March 11, 2009 – 4:22 pm
Our skin gets moisture from small blood vessels beneath its surface layer. This moisture is retained when the surface layer remains intact and is covered by a thin film of sebum (secretion of the sebaceous glands lying beside each hair) mixed with sweat. Anything that disturbs the surface layer or removes the film leads to [...]