Adjuvant therapy for breast cancer is a kind of treatment that is given to a patient after primary therapy. Adjuvant therapy is generally carried out to ensure that cancer is completely eliminated and does not recur. Adjuvant literally means to...
A uterine prolapse is that condition where the uterus detaches and comes out through the vagina. This can be an extremely difficult and serious condition and can occur for a variety of reasons. During an extremely stressful labor, it has been...
Puberty is the process by which the body matures and becomes ready for reproduction. The preteen and early teenage years are usually the time when puberty occurs. In females, the onset of puberty is approximately between 8 to 13 years of age....
Douching is the process of washing out the vagina using water or solutions of other fluids. Douches are usually available as prepackaged mixtures of water and vinegar, iodine or baking soda. They are generally available at grocery shops or drug...
Many women refrain from going in for hair treatments such as colors and perms during pregnancy. Some are of the opinion that coloring the hair during pregnancy is quite safe, while others believe that caution must be exercised due to the risks it...
During pregnancy, the expectant mother’s sleep is not as sound as she would like it to be. In the first trimester, a woman sleeps more than usual as her body works doubly hard to form the placenta and to protect and nourish the fetus. As...
Many women find their urine darker and smellier than usual during the initial stages of pregnancy. Oftentimes, this is attributed to the pregnant woman's heightened sense of taste and smell. The urine may smell the same but just because the...
Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a condition that is brought about due to a hormonal disorder. Also referred to as Stein-Leventhal Syndrome this condition is known to affect about fifteen percent of women that have reached the reproductive...
Menstruation is a part of an adult woman's lifecycle. It is a function of the reproductive system during which an egg is released into the fallopian tubes. This egg passes through to the uterus, and if not fertilized, passes out along with...
Pregnancy is a nine month long process that is extremely physically stressful on a woman's body. Several changes occur over the course of the pregnancy. These alterations include changes in her physical condition, hormone levels, and energy...