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    • NOVEMBER 14, 2017
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    Diabetes in Pregnancy

    Diabetes in Pregnancy

    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

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    • JUNE 8, 2018
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    Cone Biopsy

    What 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

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    • JUNE 4, 2019
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    Common Vaginal Infection

    Vaginal 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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    • APRIL 2, 2019
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    Caesarean Section

    What is Caesarean Section? Caesarean section is a surgical operation in which an obstetrician makes an opening in the mother’s abdomen and womb and delivers the baby through it. When is C-Section indicated? Caesarean section will only be done in a situation, where a normal vaginal birth may be unsafe for the mother and/or baby.

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