Desi Tips for treatment of Edema at Home

What is Edema?

Edema is a condition (swelling)  that occurs due to the accumulation of the fluid beneath the skin or in one or more cavities of the body. Edema is also known as ‘dropsy’ or ‘hydropsy’. Edema is common is some body parts like hands, ankles and feet.

Edema is well noticed during pregnancy and if travelled for a long time sitting at a same place. The best way of treating edema is to identify the underlying cause.

Video of Home remedies for Edema

Drugs used for Contraception : The Combined Pill and its mode of action

Oral contraceptives

Oral contraceptives are used for preventing the unwanted pregnancy. They are taken orally for 21 days. They act by mimicing the pregnancy like environment with the help of hormones present in the contraceptive pills.
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Home remedies for swelling during pregnancy

(Source : ANI) Swelling of feet and lower legs during pregnancy is very common and could be due to high intake of caffeine or high levels of muric acid in blood. Let’s learn some home remedies for it…. (more…)

Significance of the Rhythm Method in Birth Control

Rhythm method is as effective as the diaphragm, cervical cap and condom. It is used in conjuction with the basal body temperature readings.
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Role of Condoms in Birth Control

Usage of condoms does not require the visit to the doctor and the condoms are made of soft rubber and they are designed to fit as a sheath over the penis. They are of less cost and are the preferred method of contraception for many couples, since they require the least advance preparation of all the methods except the oral contraceptive and the IUD.
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Significance of Diaphragms and Cervical Caps in Birth Control

Cervical caps and the diaphragms are the mechanical sperm barriers. The diaphragm and cervical cap must be fitted to the size and shape of the female reproductive organs at the opening of the uterus.

Working of the cervical cap:
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