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Causes of irregular menstruation
The menstrual cycle is affected by various external and internal factors that can disrupt its duration and regularity. The main reasons for this may be: Eating disorders – bulimia, anorexia nervosa and excessive physical exertion. Women who impose strict dietary restrictions have been found to be affected by menstrual irregularities and have an increased risk…
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Causes of endometriosis
One of the leading hypotheses for the pathophysiological changes in endometriosis is that there is a change in the localization of endometrial cells – those that make up the endometrium – the layer that covers the inner surface of the uterine cavity. In endometriosis, these cells move from the uterine cavity to other organs and…
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In vaginal lactobacillosis, there is abundant secretion
Lactobacilli are the most abundant bacteria in the normal vaginal flora. Vaginal lactobacillosis manifests itself as a very annoying, copious, white vaginal discharge, with a feeling of continuous wetting of the underwear. The etiology is unknown. It occurs in about 15% of patients complaining of profuse vaginal discharge. Lactobacillosis must be distinguished from candidiasis, bacterial…
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Premenstrual syndrome: which nutritional supplements help with relief?
Dietary supplements designed to relieve premenstrual syndrome are few and contain various ingredients, the effectiveness of which in most cases has not been fully proven. Ginkgo biloba By acting on blood circulation, Ginkgo biloba leaf extracts can relieve breast pain associated with premenstrual syndrome (PMS). Omega-6 Fatty Acids Omega-6 fatty acids, particularly gamma-linolenic acid (GLA),…
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Increased level of male sex hormones in women – causes and symptoms
Hyperandrogenism – the increased amount of male sex hormones – androgens in the blood is associated with the development of various conditions and symptoms. Some of them are: Ovarian dystrophy This condition leads to the development of polycystic ovary syndrome, which affects about 1 in 10 women. Often, the disease is detected in adolescence, when…
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Polycystic ovaries also predispose to cognitive problems
A thirty-year study led by the University of California, San Francisco found a link between polycystic ovary syndrome and later memory problems. Beginning in middle age, the condition can gradually affect the brain, leading to impairments in cognitive abilities such as memory and concentration, the researchers found. They found less white matter in the brain…
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During menstruation, structural changes in the brain are noticed
The constant ebb and flow of hormones that guide the menstrual cycle doesn’t just affect women’s reproductive function and moods. They also affect the structure of the brain, and a new study gives us insight into how this happens. Led by neuroscientists Elizabeth Reesor and Victoria Babenko of the University of California, Santa Barbara, a…
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Pyometra – an atypical cause of abdominal pain
Pyometra, a purulent infection of the uterus, is a rare cause of a very common complaint – abdominal pain. Risk factors include gynecological malignancy and postmenopausal status. A pyometra is a collection of pus enlarging the uterine cavity. This mainly happens when there is cervical stenosis, usually due to malignancy of the uterus or cervix…
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Ovarian cysts – most often due to a hormonal problem
An ovarian cyst is a sac filled with fluid or semi-solid material that forms on the ovary. There are different types of ovarian cysts, most of which are painless and harmless (benign). Ovarian cysts usually do not cause symptoms. Rarely, ovarian cysts can cause complications. Most ovarian cysts are functional. They are formed in response…
