(Source : ANI) Dysmenorrhea is a gynecological medical condition of pain during menstruation that interferes with daily activities, as defined by ACOG and others. Still, dysmenorrhea is often defined simply as menstrual pain, or at least menstrual pain that is excessive. Continue reading
Category Archives: Women’s Health
A Brief Information About the Cosmetic Breast Surgery
Cosmetic surgery for inverted nipples
The condition in which the nipples are turned back into the breasts rather than projecting from them can be corrected by a simple operation. The breast tissue is cut to release the nipple such that it can be pulled outward to the normal position. This surgical procedure is recommended to facilitate the nursing of a new born baby.
Breast lifting
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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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Role of Intrauterine Contraceptive Device in Birth Control and its Side effects
IUD or intrauterine contraceptive device is a plastic or metal coil inserted in the uterus. A plastic coil can be produced cheaply and can be easily inserted by the doctor with a syringe like device. The cost will be more for the patient due to follow up examinations and related care.
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Role of Oral Contraceptives in Birth Control and its Side effects
Oral contraceptives or the pills ranks second to the sterilisation as a birth control method. Oral contraceptive pills are made of synthetic sex hormones and are manufactured by the pharmaceutical companies from substances found in plant materials such as Mexican yams.
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Basic Information about Gonads
Gonads consists of both male testicles and female ovaries.
Four hormones are secreted by the gonads: They are
- Female sex hormones – estrogen and progesterone
- Male sex hormones – testosterone and androsterone
Each sex has a predominance of a one or the other pair of hormones. Males have a small amount of female hormones and females consists of a small amount of male hormones.
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Temporary Methods of Hair Removal
Hair can be removed temporarily by many methods like
- Bleaching
- Chemical depilatories
- Abrasives
- Waxing
- Plucking
Desi Herbal Tips for Hair Care
For Dandruff:
Add a few drops of eucalyptus oil to the henna mixture to get dark copper colour to the hair, before applying on to the hair. This mixture helps to get rid of the dandruff and makes your hair shining.
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Basic Information about Ovulation and Menstrual Cycle
In males the production of sperms start from the onset of puberty, where as in females the production of ova begins even before the birth. Primary oocytes are formed in the follicles by birth. Continue reading
Basic Information on The Female Reproductive System
Female reproductive system consists of a pair of ovaries which are located just below the kidneys in the abdominal cavity. Each ovary has several sac like structures called as ovarian follicles or graffian follicles. Continue reading