What is whooping cough? Whooping cough is caused by a bacterium called Bordetella pertussis. The disease is known to cause uncontrollable, violent coughing fits, which often make it hard to breathe. After such a fit, patients usually need to take deep breaths, which produces a whooping sound. How does whooping cough spread? Whooping cough, also
Read morePolycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a common hormone problem. The term ‘polycystic ovaries’ describes the appearance of the ovaries on an ultrasound scan. The symptoms that many women describe include irregular periods; increased hair growth; acne; obesity; and problems getting pregnant. Polycystic ovaries contain many small follicles. On an ultrasound scan there may be 12
Read moreWhat is Menopause? Literally menopause means the last period. The term ‘the menopause’ is commonly used to refer to the time around when menstrual periods stop or when a woman experiences symptoms associated with the end of menstruation. Leading up to menopause the periods may alter, occurring less frequently, irregularly or with increasing frequency. The
Read moreHow exactly does laser technology helps to “rejuvenate”, tighten the vagina or improve stress urinary incontinence? A non-ablative Erbium YAG (Er:YAG) laser is used to produce thermal effects in the vaginal tissue which stimulates collagen remodelling and the synthesis of new collagen fibres, thus restoring the elasticity of the connective structures of the vaginal wall
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Why exercise during pregnancy? Some women wish to exercise during pregnancy because they were doing regular exercise before they became pregnant and wish to continue. Other women who have not done regular exercise before, see pregnancy as a good time to start a regular exercise program. EFFECTS ON THE MOTHER OF EXERCISE DURING PREGNANCY Cardiovascular
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Methods of pain relief childbirth Pain varies enormously from person to person, and labour to labour. The technique of pain relief that best keeps you comfortable and able to cope is the one best suited for you. Who needs an epidural? Epidural anaestthesia is the most significant advance in the relief of pain during labour. Many
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A hysteroscopy is an examination of the inside of the womb (uterus). This is done using a hysteroscope, a narrow telescope about the size of a drinking straw, which can be passed through the cervix (neck of the womb) so that the gynaecologist can see into the uterus. A tiny video camera will be fitted
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Diabetes is a disorder in which the body does not produce enough insulin or does not utilize insulin properly. Insulin is a hormone that allows sugar to enter cells, where it can be turned into energy. In untreated diabetes, high levels of sugar can accumulate in the blood and damage organs, including blood vessels, eyes and kidneys. Some individuals with diabetes need daily insulin injections to prevent these complications. About one in I00 women of childbearing age has diabetes before pregnancy (preexisting
Read moreWhat is a cone biopsy? A cone biopsy is a minor operation where a cylindrical or cone-shaped piece of the cervix, including the abnormal cells, is removed. This is sent for pathological examination to confirm the diagnosis and to ensure that all the abnormal cells have been removed. Why is it performed? It is usually
Read moreVaginal Candidiasis Causes This is a vagina infection caused by a fungus, Candida albicans, which lives in small numbers inside the vagina. The infection manifests when the vagina becomes acidic. This is linked to various factors: menstruation, pregnancy, diabetes, antibiotics, steroids, immune suppression, AIDS, thyroid disorders, vaginal allergies and higher dose birth control pills. Symptoms Itching
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Breastmilk – the Best Gift for your baby Breastmilk is the most precious food and the best gift a mother can give to her baby. Breastmilk contains all the necessary nutrients in the correct proportion your baby needs for optimal health, growth and development. It contains valuable antibodies which will help to protect your baby from infection and allergy. Taurine and long chain polyunsaturated fatty acid present in Breastmilk enhance eye and brain development. World Health Organisation recommends that baby should be
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Spotting or bleeding at any some point in time during pregnancy is common. About 15 to 20 percent of pregnant women report varying amounts of vaginal bleeding in the first three months. Once you enter your second trimester, it becomes more unusual. Here are some likely reasons of spotting in early pregnancy and what it implies when you bleed or spot later in your term. Reasons for Bleeding in Pregnancy Early Bleeding Implantation Bleeding – One of
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Amniocentesis This is a test which may be offered to a woman whose age, family or medical history or blood test results suggest that she may have a higher than normal risk of having a baby with a specific abnormality. Who may be offered amniocentesis? Women in whom an ultrasound scan or blood test has
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Abnormal Pap Smear & Treatment of Pre-Cancer Abnormal Pap Smear and Colposcopy What happens when you have an abnormal PAP smear? DO NO PANIC – an abnormal PAP smear does not necessarily mean that you have cancer. The Pap smear test detects changes in the cells of the cervix. Such changes include precancerous, cancerous and
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