Archive for the ‘Motherhood’ Category

What foods to avoid during pregnancy

Wednesday, January 19th, 2011

Pregnancy is one of the most important stages in the life of every woman. Where will you be a mother, are a lot of care has to have for the future baby with all possible safeguards. Here we tell you which foods to avoid during pregnancy. A few tips that will make the day to day of pregnancy easier.

food during pregnancy

As food is concerned, during pregnancy, avoid raw food. In this sense, the raw fish as sushi should be avoided. Likewise, seafood is a poor ally for the mother, especially oysters and clams, which are conducive to food can contain germs that cause gastrointestinal illness. (more…)

How to diagnose breast lumps

Monday, January 17th, 2011

Self exploration is one of the first steps you can take a woman to prevent, because prevention is the main weapon which has to fight against any disease. On this occasion, from this article we wonder how to diagnose breast lumps.

breast lumps daignose

Obviously it is the doctor who must make the appropriate diagnosis. Therefore, the recommendation is do you go to the specialist as soon as you miss a lump in the chest, as a priori, it is not easy to distinguish between benign and malignant lump, so it is necessary for breast examination an expert or making some technique such as MRI or mammography. (more…)

Pelvic Endometriosis

Sunday, January 16th, 2011

The endometriosis is a disease that affects women, especially during childbearing years. We explain details of pelvic endometriosis, in which the word itself comes from endometriosis, endometrial tissue lining the inner wall of the uterus.

Pelvic Endometriosis

Pelvic endometriosis is characterized by the formation of nodules in the area of the ovaries, fallopian tubes and the lining of the pelvic cavity. In fact, to define more precisely where the endometriosis is, we can appeal to the RAE, which he says is the “formation of uterine lining in organs other than the uterus”.

These problems in the area of the ovaries causes a woman to have pains quite frequently, especially before menstruation. Furthermore, pelvic endometriosis is often associated with infertility. (more…)

Major causes of renal failure

Saturday, January 1st, 2011

The kidneys are important organs of the body. Because of it, one must take care of so that they have not problems of operation. This article tell you what the main causes of kidney failure, which is why the kidneys fail to function properly. We must be careful to happen to us.

kidney failure

Overall, we can say that kidney failure is the cessation of the function carried out by the kidneys, which usually follows different types of renal lesions.

In this sense, among the leading causes of kidney failure are the toxic agents, ie, all those substances that can cause kidney are intoxicated. They can be of various kinds, ranging from arsenic to poisonous mushrooms, and many other substances that could sure add to the list. (more…)

Breakthrough breast cancer

Friday, December 17th, 2010

Good news in regards to the fight against breast cancer. Combination therapy with biologic drugs before surgery, tumor removal achieved in half the cases. This is the result of an investigation called Neo-ALTTO that has been developed in 130 centers in 26 countries and a population of 455 patients.

breast cancer news

Women elected to develop this study were carriers of a tumor positive ErbB2/HER2, one of the most aggressive and worse prognosis and therefore at higher risk of mortality or relapse. This tumor affects 25% of patients with breast cancer and almost half of women younger than 40. (more…)

Vaginismus

Saturday, December 11th, 2010

Vaginismus problem

Vaginismus is a very distressing problem for women because it is not something that can be corrected by itself, quite the opposite. Far from some belief, has nothing to do with lack of sexual desire or inability to reach orgasm. It is a muscle contraction that prevents perivaginal not only penile penetration but the simple use of a tampax.

For women it is quite frustrating, especially considering the lack of information can also be for your partner. That is why the best advice is to consult a specialist who will make the relevant evidence can differentiate whether the problem is psychological in origin (most often is) or is a congenital problem or clinical nature. (more…)

Early Menopause

Monday, December 6th, 2010

Early menopause is basically the cessation of production of two hormones in the body produced by the ovaries, such as progesterone and estrogen. As a first consequence is known that when this happens, the woman can not have children but not the only thing that changes.

early menopause

The loss of production of these hormones produces mood changes, decreased sexual desire, change the color and texture of the skin, also affecting muscle and bone structure, produces hot flashes, vaginal dryness, sleep disturbances, among other ailments to start feeling symptoms of withdrawal of menstruation, although this latter is not always true because there are women who continue to rule but irregular in terms of cycles and duration of periods, until finally just completely. (more…)

Aesthetic medicine for pregnant women

Saturday, November 27th, 2010

No doubt that in the XXI century the cult of the body is one of the hallmarks of contemporary society. So when a woman gives birth and lost her slender figure wearing silhouette, opt for cosmetic medicine.

pregnant women therapy

The cult of the body is becoming one of the protagonists of the new century. Every day more women (and men) go through aesthetic clinics to polish any physical defects which are not very supportive. And of course, pregnant women also have their moment. (more…)

Menopause

Friday, May 7th, 2010

Menopause marks the end of menstruation in women. This period usually lasts several years, during which women go through a series of hormonal changes that can sometimes be annoying and may require medical treatment.

menopause

menopause

It is not a disease:
In any case, it is a natural process, never an illness, and therefore should not live with concern. Menopause typically occurs around age 45, although as women can range from 40-50. (more…)

Medical treatment of nocturnal urination

Thursday, April 29th, 2010

If you have to urinate at night, the medicine may help you. Talk to your doctor.

Bladder absorbing medicine
An overactive bladder can be treated with bladder-relieving medication, as sheep bladder to relax and give in, so it can hold more urine. An excessive production of urine at night may be treated with anti-diuretic hormone.

Anti-diuretic hormone with effects
From time to time medication containing anti-diuretic hormone, reduce salt content in the blood, especially in the elderly over 65 years. The light effects are nausea and stomach discomfort. The more severe the seizure tendency in the muscles, and that one becomes confused. The most serious side effects are universal convulsions and unconsciousness. If these reactions occur, one is in mortal danger. (more…)