What is ovulation? It is a part of your menstrual cycle. It occurs when an egg is released from your ovary. When the egg is released, it may or may not be fertilized by sperm. If fertilized, the egg may travel to the uterus and implant to develop into a pregnancy. If left unfertilized, the …
What is surrogacy? Surrogacy is a method of assisted reproduction where intended parents work with a gestational surrogate who will carry and care for their baby(ies) until birth. Intended parents use surrogacy to start or grow their families when they can’t do so on their own. What Is a Surrogate Mother? There are two kinds: …
VAGINAL DRYNESS Vaginal dryness occurs when the tissues of the vagina are not adequately lubricated, resulting in vaginal friction. Normally, glands in the cervix produce a natural lubricant/moisture that coats the wall of the vaginal. This natural lubricant travels down the vaginal and helps to keep the vaginal area clean. This lubricant is also slightly …
Seborrheic Dermatitis Seborrheic dermatitis is a common, long-term skin disorder that looks similar to eczema or an allergic reaction and can appear on the body as well as the scalp. It is marked by a red, itchy, scaly patches and stubborn dandruff Area of the skin rich in oil-producing glands such as the face, chest, …
PHANTOM PAIN Are you experiencing any pain after you had your limb amputated? The pain isn’t even a delusion but real. Technically speaking, the part of your body is missing but you are still experiencing the pain in that part of your body which isn’t even there. Weird huh! Well, if you are wondering, this …
OVARIAN CANCER Ovarian cancer is a type of cancer arising from the ovary. The ovaries are two female reproductive gland that produces eggs (ova), one on each side of the uterus. The ovaries also produce the female hormones estrogen and progesterone. Ovarian cancer results in an abnormal cell that has the potential to invade, multiply …
INFLUENZA Influenza is a highly contagious, acute viral respiratory infection that affects your throat, nose, and lung and spreads easily from person to person. Influenza is also commonly referred to as ‘the flu’. Anyone can be down with the flu but children under the age of 5, adults that are 65 years and older, pregnant …
HIP BURSITIS Hip bursitis is the inflammation of the bursa located at the hips. Bursa are small, fluid-sacs found near joints. They function as a gliding surface, allowing muscles and tendons to move smoothly over bone and other structures, to reduce friction Each hip has two major bursae: the trochanteric bursa (located at the outside …
CEREBRAL/BRAIN ISCHEMIA Cerebral ischemia is a condition that occurs when there is insufficient blood flow to the brain to meet metabolic demand. When this occurs usually due to a blockage in an artery that supplies blood to the brain, it reduces the oxygen to the brain, leading to death of the brain tissue, cerebral infarction …
Peripheral Arterial Disease Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is a medical condition in which a buildup along the walls of blood vessels starts to make them narrow. The disease is commonly found in people with type 2 diabetes who also have to deal with high cholesterol and heart problems. In the US, 1 in 3 diabetics …
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