• Bleeding In Pregnancy: Spotting/Light/Heavy

    Bleeding In Pregnancy: Spotting/Light/Heavy

    Bleeding 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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  • Pregnancy Due Date

    Pregnancy Due Date

    A 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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  • Emergency Contraception Methods

    Emergency Contraception Methods

    Emergency 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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  • Genital Warts

    Genital Warts

    Genital 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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  • Acne Treatment

    Acne Treatment

    Acne 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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  • Pap Smear Test

    Pap Smear Test

    A 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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  • Overactive Bladder

    Overactive Bladder

    Overactive 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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  • Coronavirus Prevention

    Coronavirus Prevention

    Washing 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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  • Anemia In Pregnancy

    Anemia In Pregnancy

    Many 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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  • Birth Control Options Post-Delivery

    Birth Control Options Post-Delivery

    The 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…

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