Lupus is a chronic condition which causes your immune system to mistakenly attack the healthy cells and tissues of your body. While this disorder can affect both men and women, it is 10 times more commonly seen in women between the ages of 15 and...
Suction aspiration or vacuum aspiration is an abortion procedure that can be safely conducted between the sixth and twelfth week of pregnancy. Before the sixth week, there are chances that such a procedure may not be successful and after the...
A D&C or dilation and curettage procedure involves the dilation of the cervix to enable to removal of the endometrial tissue that lines the uterus. Scraping or suction is used for removal. Dilation and curettage is considered a safe procedure...
Mastitis refers to the inflammation of the breast caused by a clogged or infected milk duct. Puerperal means at the time of childbirth or the period immediately following childbirth and puerperal mastitis therefore refers to the condition that...
Mastitis is a condition where the breasts become inflamed due to an infection. The inflammation can cause the breasts to become tender and painful and may even be accompanied by fever and chills. Although mastitis usually affects women who are...
Mastitis is a painful condition that occurs when a milk duct in the breast gets blocked or clogged with milk. As a result, the surrounding tissues get irritated and inflamed and create soreness and pain. Women who are breastfeeding or weaning...
Mastitis is a painful condition that develops as a result of a blocked milk duct in the breasts. When this happens, the milk that builds up behind the blocked duct spills over into the nearby breast tissue and results in inflammation. Also known...
Granulomatous mastitis is a breast condition where the breast becomes inflamed and develops a tissue mass somewhat akin to a cancerous growth or tumor. The diagnosis of this condition is made difficult by the fact that it appears similar to breast...
Cystic mastitis, also known as fibrocystic disease or chronic cystic mastitis is a condition that affects the breasts. It is characterized by fluid filled lumps in the breast that are surrounded by scar-like tissue, The condition is considered to...
Breast reduction is a cosmetic procedure done to reduce the size of breasts in women. There are conditions which can also lead to men choosing to get this surgery. There can be physical symptoms of discomfort like pain in the neck and shoulders,...