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Continue reading →: Bleeding In Pregnancy: Spotting/Light/HeavyBleeding in pregnancy, whether spotting, light, or heavy at any time and any amount is of concern and needs medical attention. Vaginal bleeding during the first three months of pregnancy is a common problem. It may vary from light spotting to heavy bleeding with clots. Reasons for vaginal bleeding during…
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Continue reading →: Pregnancy Due DateA pregnant woman is most excited to know about her pregnancy due date when she will bring her bundle of joy in the first antenatal visit. Why do I need to calculate my due date? It is important to calculate the gestational age and the due date accurately so that…
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Continue reading →: Emergency Contraception MethodsEmergency Contraception Methods can be used to prevent pregnancy if one had sex without using birth control or if the birth control method did not work correctly. They must be used immediately after the unprotected sex. They are not the same as abortion pills and will not work in case…
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Continue reading →: Genital WartsGenital warts are a sexually transmitted infection caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). They are small growths (single or groups), in the genital area (inside the vagina, on the vulva, cervix, and in or around the anus) or on the lips, mouth, tongue, or throat -due to oral sex). They…
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Continue reading →: Acne TreatmentAcne is a type of skin lesion commonly referred to as pimples. The skin has oil glands. They produce an oily substance called sebum. When the oil is in excess then they block the pores of the gland. This causes the gland to swell, and then it can get infected.…
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Continue reading →: Pap Smear TestA pap smear is a test done for cervical cancer screening. The cervix is covered with squamous cells. The pap test is a study of the changes in these cells. HPV infection is the commonest cause of cervical cancer. There are many types of HPV virus types but type 16…
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Continue reading →: Overactive BladderOveractive bladder causes a sudden urge to urinate. The urge is sometimes so strong that it may be difficult to control and can lead to the involuntary loss of urine (urge incontinence). This loss of urine control can be embarrassing and affect work life and social life. Overactive bladder is…
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Continue reading →: Coronavirus PreventionWashing your hands – very effective in Coronavirus Prevention. Coronavirus is 50-200 nanometers in size. When a person is infected then the virus can be transmitted to others by means of tiny droplets from coughs and sneezes. The droplets may dry up but the virus remains alive and active for…
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Continue reading →: Anemia In PregnancyMany times women face anemia in pregnancy. This is because, during pregnancy, the requirement for iron increases substantially. There is an increase in blood volume and dilution. This is required to facilitate the circulation in the tiny vessels of the baby. Eating iron-rich foods and taking iron supplements is the…
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Continue reading →: Birth Control Options Post-DeliveryThe post-partum period (weeks after delivery) is a very special period. The new mother wants to give all her attention to the newborn and may not want to conceive at this time. There are many safe birth control options post-delivery. The special requirement at this time is that the method…







