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
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1. What are they? Uterine Fibroids are muscle swellings that are found in the womb. They are usually not cancerous. 2. Who are affected? Fibroids are very common in women. They occur in about 20% of women. They are commonly found in women between the ages of 35-45 years old. They are more common in
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
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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
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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