Appendicitis is a condition that occurs when the appendix, a small, tube-shaped organ attached to the large intestine, becomes inflamed and filled with pus.
How to Recognize and Respond to a Heart Attack
A heart attack is also known as myocardial infarction is a medical emergency in which the supply of blood to the heart muscle is interrupted.
The Importance of Prenatal Vitamins: How They Benefit You and Your Baby
Prenatal vitamins are a type of supplement that pregnant women take to ensure they are getting enough nutrients for both themselves and their babies.
10 Tips to Follow if You’re Prediabetic for a healthy future
Prediabetes is a condition in which your blood sugar levels are higher than normal, but not high enough for you to be diagnosed with type-II diabetes.
How to Tell When You’re Ovulating: Symptoms, Signs, and More
There are several ways to tell when you're ovulating such as change in cervical mucus, change in body temperature, ovulation pain, and increase in sex drive.
Cervical Cancer: How to Reduce Your Risk
Cervical cancer is a type of cancer that develops in the cervix, the lower part of the uterus. Most cervical cancers are caused by human papillomavirus (HPV).
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID): Everything You Need to Know
Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is an infection of the woman's reproductive organs (uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes) caused by sexually transmitted bacteria.
Cervical Infections (Postpartum Infections) After Childbirth
A cervical infection after childbirth, also called a postpartum infection, is an infection of the cervix, uterus, or both. It can occur anytime in puerperium.
How to Handle an Obstructed Labor: What to Do When Labor Gets Stuck
Obstructed labor is one where despite good uterine contractions, the progressive descent of the presenting part is arrested due to mechanical obstruction.
What to Expect During a Dilation and Evacuation (D&E) Procedure
Dilation and evacuation (D&E) is a second-trimester surgical abortion that involves the dilation of the cervix and the removal of fetal tissue with forceps.
You must be logged in to post a comment.