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Medicines for emergency contraception
Having unprotected sex during childbearing age inevitably leads to the risk of unplanned pregnancy. The calendar method and interrupted intercourse are unreliable and misleading. The use of an IUD placed by a doctor or the application of hormonal products after consultation with an obstetrician-gynecologist are safe methods of protection against unwanted pregnancy in women. In…
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Medicines for emergency contraception
Having unprotected sex during childbearing age inevitably leads to the risk of unplanned pregnancy. The calendar method and interrupted intercourse are unreliable and misleading. The use of an IUD placed by a doctor or the application of hormonal products after consultation with an obstetrician-gynecologist are safe methods of protection against unwanted pregnancy in women. In…
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What is emergency contraception?
In women who have regular periods, the risk of pregnancy after a single intercourse is about 5%. This risk is 20 to 30% if intercourse occurs in the middle of the cycle. Checking with a pregnancy test 2 weeks after using emergency contraception is recommended. Commonly used methods of emergency contraception include: Insertion of a…
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AIDS prevention remains the best treatment
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) is a widespread infectious disease caused by an RNA virus, part of the Retroviridae family. This virus is known as Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). The prognosis of the disease is extremely poor. The fatality rate is almost 100%. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), around 40 million people have…
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What are the different types of breast cancer?
Oncological neoplasms of the breast are among the most common diseases in women, however, they also occur in men. Breast tumors are usually epithelial of ductal or lobular origin. They can be of different types: Ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) Ductal carcinoma in situ is a non-invasive breast tumor whose localization is limited to the…
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Prostate cancer prevention through diet
Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers in men. According to some data, it is also the second leading cause of death among men after lung cancer. Although there is no absolute way to prevent prostate cancer, there are some steps that can reduce the risk of developing it. Maintaining a healthy body…
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Changes in the menstrual cycle after emergency contraception
The most effective method of preventing unwanted pregnancy after unprotected sexual intercourse is emergency hormonal contraception by taking an oral medication – Levonorgestrel. However, despite the wide distribution and mass intake of this medicinal product, it is associated with some changes in the normal menstrual cycle of women. In an analysis of data provided by…
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Benefits of dried fruit during menopause
One of the main uses of prunes is to stimulate intestinal peristalsis and effectively cleanse the intestines. However, prunes are also extremely beneficial during menopause. Several studies have already highlighted the benefits of prunes for bone health. A recent meta-analysis conducted by researchers at Pennsylvania State University and published in Advances Nutrition showed that consuming…
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Abnormal uterine bleeding due to ovulatory dysfunction
Abnormal uterine bleeding due to ovulatory dysfunction is the most common cause of abnormal bleeding, occurring most often in women over 45 years of age and in adolescents (about 20% of cases). About 90% of cases are anovulatory, only 10% are associated with ovulation. During the anovulatory cycle, the corpus luteum is not formed. In…
