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Mastectomy: Things You Need to Know about it
By S.I. (staff writer), published on January 02, 2024
What is a Mastectomy?
A mastectomy is a surgical procedure to treat breast cancer along with chemotherapy and radiotherapy. It involves removing the whole breast or sometimes nearby tissues as well. [1]
The decision to perfo...
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Breast Abscess: Understanding its Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
By S.I. (staff writer), published on October 06, 2023
Breast abscesses are localized pockets of infection that can develop within the breast tissue. This medical condition, while distressing, is crucial to understand in order to seek timely medical attention and appropriate treatment.
What ...
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Turner Syndrome: What are its Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment?
By S.I. (staff writer), published on June 08, 2023
What is Turner Syndrome?
Turner Syndrome is a genetic disorder characterized by the complete or partial absence of the X chromosome. This disorder affects females only. The absence of the X chromosome manifests itself as many physical and developm...
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Preparing for Childbirth: The Role of Physiotherapy in Prenatal and Postnatal Care
By M.M. (staff writer), published on May 31, 2023
Preparing for Childbirth: The Role of Physiotherapy in Prenatal and Postnatal Care
Pregnancy and childbirth are major life events that can have a significant impact on a woman's physical and emotional well-being. While the focus is often on pr...
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Dysmenorrhea: What are its Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment?
By S.I. (staff writer), published on May 29, 2023
What is Dysmenorrhea?
Dysmenorrhea is a medical condition characterized by menstrual cramps and pain during the menstrual cycle. It is a common and often debilitating condition and the pain can range from mild to severe.
Its Symptoms ...
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Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID): What are its Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment?
By S.I. (staff writer), published on April 07, 2023
What is Pelvic Inflammatory Disease?
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) is an infection of a woman's reproductive organs. It is caused by bacteria that spread from the vagina to the uterus, fallopian tubes, and other areas of the repr...
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Endometrial Cancer: What are its Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment?
By S.I. (staff writer), published on March 22, 2023
What is Endometrial Cancer?
Endometrial cancer is a type of cancer that affects the inner lining of the uterus [1]. It is the most common type of uterine cancer and can affect women of any age globally [2].
It can be treated...
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Bacterial Vaginosis: What are its Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment?
By S.I. (staff writer), published on March 16, 2023
What is Bacterial Vaginosis (BV)?
Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) is a condition that affects the female genitalia and is caused by an opportunistic infection caused by the bacteria normally found in the vagina. These bacteria include Mobiluncus species,...
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How to Prevent Joint Pain and Aches during Pregnancy
By M.M. (staff writer), published on June 16, 2022
How to Prevent Joint Pain and Aches during Pregnancy
During pregnancy, you will probably notice multiply body changes. The changes may include constant joint pains and body aches. Some mothers are prone to develop arthritis after delivery; not all...
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Makeup Tips for Glowing Skin
By M.M. (staff writer), published on June 15, 2022
Makeup Tips for Glowing Skin
A glowing skin makes one looks beautiful no matter the occasion. Most of us might need some help to achieve glowing skin. While there are a variety of skincare products you can incorporate into your skincare routine to...
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Ovarian Cancer
By S.I. (staff writer), published on May 27, 2022
What is Ovarian Cancer?
Ovarian cancer refers to the uncontrolled growth of cells in the ovary that may spread to the neighboring areas of the body as the disease progresses [1].
It may also be regarded as ovarian cancer even if surrounding are...
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Chlamydia
By H.S. (staff writer), published on March 07, 2022
Sexually transmitted infection Chlamydia is caused by bacteria and is a prevalent cause of STIs. In the early stages of chlamydia infection, many people show no signs or symptoms.
In reality, 90% of women and 70% of men infected with STIs go undia...
