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Endometriosis and irritable bowel syndrome share genes
New research by scientists at the University of Queensland has revealed a genetic link between endometriosis patients and irritable bowel syndrome. This may explain the frequent combination between the two diseases in some patients. The information used in the study was obtained from a large-scale biomedical database and research resource – UK Biobank. It contains…
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Endometrial hyperplasia – precursor of endometrial carcinoma
Endometrial hyperplasia is a common disorder due to exposure to exogenous or endogenous estrogen together with relative progesterone deficiency. It is a precursor to endometrial carcinoma, which is one of the most common gynecological malignancies. To avoid the development of endometrial carcinoma, it is important for the clinician to closely monitor the signs and symptoms…
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Endometrial hyperplasia or thickened endometrium – what does it mean?
Endometrial hyperplasia thickens the lining of the uterus, causing heavy or unusual bleeding. Atypical endometrial hyperplasia increases the risk of endometrial and uterine cancer. The condition usually occurs during or after menopause. The endometrium is the lining that is shed during the menstrual cycle. This is also the tissue in which the amniotic sac grows…
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Endometrial ablation – treatment of heavy menstruation
Endometrial ablation is a procedure that uses heat, cold, or different types of energy to destroy the tissue that lines the uterus in order to reduce bleeding during menstruation. Heavy menstruation can be observed for many reasons. There are different methods used to ablate the endometrium, but they all involve destroying a layer of tissue…
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Prof. Iliya Karagyozov: It is possible to eliminate cervical cancer (HPV)
Assoc. Dr. Iliya Karagyozov is a specialist obstetrician-gynecologist and abdominal surgeon in Sofia with over 25 years of experience. He is the chairman of the Bulgarian Oncogynecology Association. A priority in his professional activity is the early diagnosis of oncological diseases of the female reproductive system, radical oncogynecological and extended pelvic surgery. In 2007, for…
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Diarrhea during menstruation
Diarrhea during menstruation is a normal symptom, which is due to the secretion of prostaglandins. Hormones that stimulate uterine contractions could affect the gastrointestinal tract. Prostaglandins cause contractions that help the lining separate from the uterus. Sometimes they could also stimulate contractions in the intestines, leading to a range of gastrointestinal symptoms, including diarrhea. However,…
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Luteal phase defect may be associated with recurrent miscarriages
Luteal phase defect is a condition that is associated with recurrent miscarriage and possibly infertility. The ovulatory cycle is divided into two phases. The part of the cycle before ovulation is called the follicular phase. During this time, the follicle (the fluid-filled sac in the ovary that contains the egg) develops in preparation for the…
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Dr. Rositsa Krasteva: Over 4,000 get breast cancer every year
Dr. Rositsa Krasteva graduated from the Medical University in Sofia in 1994. She has two specialties – internal medicine (2001) and oncology (2005). She specialized in university hospitals in Turin (Italy), Athens (Greece), Munich (Germany), Basel (Switzerland). She worked in the medical oncology clinics of the “Tsaritsa Joanna – ISUL” UMBAL (1995 – 2012), the…
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Dr. Irena Shikova: AG examination with Pap smear once a year is an exceptional preventive measure against cervical cancer
Dr. Irena Shikova is a specialist obstetrician-gynecologist with over 10 years of experience. He graduated from the Medical University – Sofia in 2005. He acquired the specialty “Obstetrics and Gynecology” in 2013 after specialization at SBALAG “Mother’s Home”. After acquiring the specialty, he worked for two years at UMBALSM “N. I. Pirogov”. From 2016 to…
