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What is Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
What is Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)

Introduction Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, or PID for short, is a disease that impacts the female reproductive organs. The disease impacts the pelvic region in a woman’s body, which consists of the following organs: Uterus Cervix Fallopian tubes Ovaries The disease is the result of infections that are acquired through unsafe sexual practices. When left untreated, […]

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What is an Ectopic Pregnancy?

An ectopic pregnancy occurs  when the fertilized egg implants outside the uterus, typically in a fallopian tube. All pregnancies begin with a fertilized egg. In normal cases, the fertilized egg gets attached to the uterus lining. However, in the case of an ectopic pregnancy, the fertilized egg implants and grows outside the uterus. Such pregnancies […]

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What is an Ectopic Pregnancy?


What is Follicular Monitoring
What is Follicular Monitoring

Follicles are tiny fluid-filled sacs in the ovary that contain eggs. The follicles grow in size and develop as the eggs mature. When an egg or oocyte matures, the follicle releases the mature egg out of the ovary in a process called ovulation. This is an integral part of the fertility cycle. While your follicles […]

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Miscarriage: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment

A miscarriage occurs when an expectant mother loses the baby early in the pregnancy, usually before Week 20. Around 26% of all pregnancies result in a miscarriage, meaning the fetus stops developing and passes naturally. Approximately 80% happen within the first trimester. A miscarriage can happen in several different ways: It is possible for you to have miscarried but have no awareness of it. The […]

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Miscarriage: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment


Laparoscopy: All You Need To Know
Laparoscopy: All You Need To Know

What is laparoscopy? A laparoscopy is a surgical procedure in which a surgeon accesses the inside of your abdomen. It is also known as keyhole surgery. Laparoscopy is usually performed using an instrument called a laparoscope. A laparoscope is a small tube with a light source and a camera. It enables your doctor in obtaining biopsy samples and carrying out […]

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What is Adenomyosis? Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment

Introduction The female body is gifted with the ability to nurture a new life by attaching to the uterus – the most important part of the reproductive system. The uterus is where the fertilized egg gets attached and grows into a foetus and then into a human baby. Unfortunately, certain conditions associated with the uterus […]

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What is Adenomyosis? Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment


What You Need To Know About Vaginal Discharge
What You Need To Know About Vaginal Discharge

Vaginal Discharge: An Overview It is common for menstruating women to expel fluid from their vagina before or after their menstrual cycle. It might look worrisome, but it is completely normal. Often vaginal discharge serves to lubricate the vagina and clean out dead cells and bacteria from the uterus, cervix, and vagina. The amount, odour, texture, and […]

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What is Amenorrhea? Causes, Symptoms and Treatment

Missing one or more menstrual periods is defined as amenorrhea. If you haven’t gotten your first period by the age of 15, it is known as primary amenorrhea. On the other hand, the absence of three or more periods in a row by someone who has had periods before is termed secondary amenorrhea. It is basically the omission […]

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What is Amenorrhea? Causes, Symptoms and Treatment


What is Cystic Fibrosis
What is Cystic Fibrosis

Cystic fibrosis definition  What is cystic fibrosis? It is a genetic disorder that causes thick mucus to build up in different organs. A defective gene leads to an abnormal protein. This affects the cells that produce mucus, sweat, and digestive juices.  The mucus plays an important role in protecting the linings of the breathing airways, the digestive […]

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Vaginal Yeast Infection

A vaginal yeast infection is a common condition among women. According to Harvard Health Publishing, 75 out of 100 women experience vaginal yeast infection (also referred to as a fungal infection) at some point in their lifetime. And up to 45% of women experience it twice or more in their lifetime.  Vaginal yeast infection can […]

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Vaginal Yeast Infection

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