Rubella: A Mild Disease with Serious Implications for Pregnancy
Rubella is a contagious viral infection best known for its distinctive red rash. Although most people may experience mild or no symptoms, it can cause serious problems for unborn babies whose mothers become infected during pregnancy. Rubella is similar to measles, but these two diseases share signs and symptoms, such as a red rash. […]
Cervical Ectropion
Cervical ectropion is a cervical abnormality that occurs when the surface cells of the cervical canal turn outward and migrate to cover part or all of the external surface. Treatment is usually only necessary if the cervix is irritated or infected. What is cervical ectropion? It is a common condition where cells from inside the […]
10 Common Women’s Health Issues to Know About
While both men and women suffer from various ailments, some health issues affect women differently and more. Women’s health issues are complex and diverse and affect physical, emotional, and mental health. From reproductive health issues like infertility and abnormal bleeding to chronic health problems like cancer and heart disease, women of all ages face a […]
The Link Between Infertility and Obesity
Obesity and fertility are two intertwined issues that have attracted a lot of attention in recent years, and the effects of one are often profound on the other. Being overweight or obese may reduce fertility. If pregnancy occurs, being overweight increases the risks associated with pregnancy. Losing weight in obese people may increase the chance […]
Blocked Fallopian Tubes
Blocked Fallopian Tubes are one of the possible causes of infertility. There are usually no symptoms, but some risk factors can increase your chances of developing the disease. Fallopian tubes are muscular tubes lined with fine hair-like structures. These hairs work both ways: they help the egg move from the ovaries to the uterus and […]
What To Know About Sperm
When was the last time you thought about your sperm health? For many people, the answer to this question is never, and that’s perfectly normal. However, understanding how sperm works is important, especially when trying to conceive, as having healthy sperm is an important indicator of overall health. In simple language, sperm are the sex […]
Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone (GnRH)
In the endocrine system, the pituitary gland uses gonadotropin-releasing hormone to stimulate the production of follicle-stimulating hormone and luteinizing hormone. These gonadotropins make the sex hormones testosterone, estrogen, and progesterone. GnRH is critical for sexual maturation, libido, and fertility. What is gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH)? All people produce gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH). The number of hormones increases […]
Precocious Puberty
Precocious puberty is when children’s bodies turn into adults’ bodies too soon. This change is known as puberty. Most of the time, puberty happens after eight years of age in girls and after nine years of age in boys. However, black, Hispanic, and Native American children may naturally reach puberty earlier. During puberty, muscles and […]
Maternal Mortality
Maternal Mortality Ratio is the number of maternal deaths per 100,000 live births. WHO defines maternal death as: “The death of a woman during pregnancy or within 42 days of termination of pregnancy, from any cause related to complications of pregnancy or childbirth. This includes deaths from causes other than direct obstetric complications, such as […]
Diabetes and Women
Diabetes is a group of metabolic diseases in which a person has high blood glucose levels due to problems making or using the insulin hormone. The body needs insulin to make and use energy from its carbohydrates. Diabetes can affect people of any lifestyle, age, race, ethnic group, sex, or gender. This condition can often […]
