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Olive oil reduces the risk of breast cancer
Women who consume olive oil for cooking, as well as those who add two or more tablespoons of olive oil per day to their diet, have a 30% lower risk of developing breast cancer than women who do not usually consume olive oil. This was established by a study published in the international journal European…
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A Bartholin’s gland cyst usually does not require special treatment in women under 40 years of age
Bartholin’s cysts are mucus-filled sacs that can form when the glands near the opening of the vagina are blocked. Cysts are usually painless, but if they are large, they can cause discomfort during movement or intercourse. The cysts can become infected, forming a painful abscess. Bartholin’s glands are very small, round glands that are located…
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Endometriosis and ovarian cancer share genetic causes
Endometriosis is a chronic disease characterized by the extrauterine growth of tissues similar to those of the uterine lining. These tissues can grow in the ovaries, peritoneum, rectum, bladder, or even in organs located further away from the reproductive system, such as the lungs. Like the tissues of the endometrium, these lesions are subject to…
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What factors in men lead to an increased risk of colon cancer?
Overall, the incidence of colon cancer globally has increased 3-fold and deaths have doubled in recent decades, with an alarming trend of younger people being diagnosed. Men of all ethnicities develop colon cancer at a higher rate than women. There are risk factors for colon cancer that cannot be changed, such as age, genetic predisposition,…
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Urinary tract infections among women
Urinary tract infections are a very common problem among women. In the US, over 6 million women visit specialists with this type of complaint. Bladder infections, also called cystitis, are the most common. Other types of disorders include infection of the upper urinary tract – pyelonephritis, the presence of bacteria in the urine – bacteriuria,…
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Probiotics for the prevention of vaginal infections
Changes in discharge, itching, burning, pain when urinating or during intercourse – these are some of the most common symptoms of vaginal infections, which are estimated to affect 3 out of 4 women at least once in their lives. To avoid them, in addition to proper hygiene, taking probiotics seems to play a major role.…
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The urologist Prof. Shishkov from UMBAL-Plovdiv appeals to cancer patients to undergo surgery on time
The urology clinic of UMBAL-Plovdiv opened a “green corridor” for patient consultations and warned that postponing the examination brings only negative consequences. Consultations are held every working day from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. in the reception urology office N:16 on the first floor of the hospital. It is necessary to make an appointment in…
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Cryptorchidism – what next after clarifying the problem?
Cryptorchidism is the unilateral or bilateral absence of a testicle in the scrotum. The condition is much more common in premature babies (up to about 30%), and can also be seen in full-term boys, but at a lower frequency (up to 4%). Usually the testicle is positioned in the scrotum during the first 6 months…
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Colon cancer risk factors in men
There are many identified risks for colon cancer. Some are related to lifestyle, and others are factors beyond a person’s control, such as family history (a case in the family), gender, genetic conditions, and age. A diet high in red and processed meat, animal fat, and highly processed foods may contribute to increased risk. Smoking,…
