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Breast Cancer in Women: Incidence, Risk Factors, Diagnosis, and Treatment Although there are several types of breast cancer, it remains a disease whereby cells within the breast grow at an…
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Common Menopausal Issues
Common Menopausal Issues And How to Manage Them What is Menopause? Menopause is a natural biological process that begins when the ovaries stop producing hormones. It is usually officially diagnosed…
Breast Cancer in Women
Breast Cancer in Women: Incidence, Risk Factors, Diagnosis, and Treatment Although there are several types of breast cancer, it remains a disease whereby cells within the breast grow at an…
Gynecological Cancer
Gynecological Cancer: Incidence, Risk Factors, Diagnosis, and Treatment Gynecological cancer includes any cancerous tumor involving the female reproductive organs. Cancer occurs when abnormal cell growth occurs, leading to rapid overgrowth…
Types of Vaginitis
Types of Vaginitis and its Causes, Risk Factors, Prevention, and Treatment Vaginitis is defined as any condition resulting in inflammation of the vagina. Vaginitis symptoms can vary, ranging from asymptomatic…
A Thorough Guide to STI’s: Sexually Transmitted Infections
A Thorough Guide to Sexually Transmitted Infections An STI, or sexually transmitted infection, is an infection that has been contracted and spread from sexual contact. Previously, the term STD (Sexually…
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome: Symptoms, Complications, and Treatment Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a women’s health condition that causes hormonal alterations in the body as well as many metabolic issues. Although…
Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
Abnormal Uterine Bleeding in Perimenopausal Women The term perimenopause simply refers to the time period leading up to menopause. During this time period, typically between the ages of 40-55, the…
Postmenopausal Bleeding and its Causes
Postmenopausal Bleeding and its Causes Postmenopausal bleeding is the condition in which uterine bleeding occurs after a female has gone through menopause. While some bleeding is common during the perimenopausal…
Infertility in Women
Infertility in Women – Incidence, Causes and Available Treatments Pregnancy is a biological miracle involving several requirements to be met for success. A female ovum must be released from the…
Endometriosis: Incidence, Causes, and Treatments
Endometriosis: Incidence, Causes, and Treatments Endometriosis is a female reproductive organ disease that affects about 10% of women (of the reproductive age) globally. The condition is defined by the growth…