WHAT IS CERVICAL POLYPS? Cervical polyps are growths on the cervical canal, the passage that connects the uterus to the vagina. They’re often reddish, purplish, or grayish in color. They may be shaped like a finger, bulb, or thin stem. They can range in size from a few millimeters to several centimeters long. These bumps inside […]
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PROSTATE CANCER Prostate cancer is cancer that occurs in the prostate a small walnut-shaped gland in men that produces the seminal fluid that nourishes and transports sperm. Prostate cancer is one of the most common types of cancer in men. Usually prostate cancer grows slowly and is initially confined to the prostate gland, where it […]
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OVULATION Ovulation is the name of the process that happens usually once in every menstrual cycle when hormone changes trigger an ovary to release an egg. You can only become pregnant if a sperm fertilises an egg. Ovulation usually happens 12 to 16 days before your next period starts. The eggs are contained in your ovaries. During […]
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WHAT IS ASTHMA? Asthma is a chronic disease of the airways that makes breathing difficult. With asthma, there is inflammation of the air passages that results in a temporary narrowing of the airways that carry oxygen to the lungs. 1. WHAT DOES EXERCISE INDUCED ASTHMA FEEL LIKE? Exercised-induced asthma is a narrowing of the airways in the lungs that […]
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WHAT IS A VAGINAL YEAST INFECTION? A vaginal yeast infection is an infection caused by yeast (a type of fungus). Vaginal yeast infection is sometimes referred to as yeast vaginitis, Candida vaginitis, or Candidal vulvovaginitis. The scientific name for the yeast that causes vaginitis is Candida. Over 90% of vaginal yeast infections are caused by the species […]
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DEFINITION OF SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASE (STD) Sexually transmitted infections (STIs), also known as sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) or venereal diseases (VD) are diseases that are passed on from one person to another through sexual contact – the infection can be passed on through vaginal intercourse, oral sex, and anal sex. Some sexually transmitted infections can […]
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OVARIAN CYSTS DEFINITION AND FACTS Ovarian cysts are closed, sac-like structures within the ovary that are filled with a liquid or semisolid substance. Ovarian cysts may not cause signs or symptoms. Larger cysts are more likely to cause signs and symptoms such as: Pain in the abdomen, pelvis, sometimes radiating to the low back, is the most common symptom Feeling […]
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WHAT IS A VARICOCELE? A varicocele is the swelling of the veins in the scrotum. It’s usually painless and actually pretty common, especially in guys between the ages of 15 and 25. Varicocele is a medical word used to describe the swelling of the veins that occurs in the scrotum (ball sack) of some males. […]
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WHAT IS PID? Pelvic inflammatory disease is an infection of a woman’s reproductive organs. It is a complication often caused by some STDs, like chlamydia and gonorrhea. Other infections that are not sexually transmitted can also cause PID. HOW DO I GET PID? You are more likely to get PID if you Have an STD and do not […]
Azoospermia is the medical condition of a man whose semen contains no sperm. It is associated with infertility, but many forms are amenable to natural treatment. In humans, it affects about 1% of the male population and may be seen in up to 20% of male infertility situations. It can be classified into three major types as listed. Many conditions listed may […]