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Fungal infections – a common problem for women in the summer
Some of the symptoms observed in fungal infection are also found in bacterial vaginosis and trichomoniasis. Most women can distinguish the condition, in other cases a microbiological examination is required. Fungal infection Fungi are microorganisms that normally inhabit the vagina. However, their quantity is insignificant. As the fungus grows, an infection develops. Mycotic infections are…
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High testosterone levels are dangerous for the heart of older men
According to a study done by American scientists, in adult men who have a high level of the sex hormone testosterone, the risk of cardiovascular diseases is higher than in their peers. Researchers from the University of California in San Francisco (USA) conducted a study in which 697 men over the age of 65 took…
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Vaginal gel reduces the risk of sexual transmission of HIV
For the first time, scientists were able to prove that a vaginal gel developed on the basis of tenofovir can significantly reduce the risk of sexual transmission of HIV infection. The results give scientists hope that the epidemic of immunodeficiency disease can be controlled. South African scientist Salim Abdool Karim and his international team of…
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4 glasses of milk a day doubles the risk of prostate cancer
The results of two parallel and independent studies conducted by Italian and Canadian scientists show that drinking milk increases the risk of prostate cancer. A unique combination of proteins, magnesium, potassium and B group vitamins and calcium, makes milk one of the most important and healthy products in the daily diet. Although calcium is extremely…
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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome – When Ovulation Doesn’t Happen (Part I)
Absence of menstruation and excessive, atypical female body and facial hair may be due to polycystic ovary syndrome. In this case, weight gain is also usually observed, and during an ultrasound examination, the obstetrician-gynecologist finds enlargement of the ovaries. Polycystic ovary syndrome is a common problem of the endocrine system among women of reproductive age,…
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Polycystic ovary syndrome – when ovulation does not occur (Part II)
First part of the material Absence of ovulation also cannot be considered the only indicator of polycystic ovaries. Anovulatory cycles can also be due to other reasons such as irregular nutrition, excessive physical exertion and exhaustion, medication intake, diseased conditions of the thyroid gland, premature ovarian failure, pituitary adenoma with increased prolactin, which requires a…
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White discharge – the disease cases (Part I)
In general, it is normal to secrete vaginal discharge, which has different characteristics for each woman – such as quantity, smell, consistency and color shade from clear to pale milky, depending on the day of the menstrual cycle. The changes related to the release of the secretion do not go unnoticed by the woman –…
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Low testosterone in men – the negatives (Part I)
It is normal for testosterone levels to drop as a man ages. However, low testosterone can negatively affect his health. Testosterone is the hormone that makes men men. The increase in testosterone in boys at puberty helps the formation of muscles and bones, changes in voice and sexual desire depend on it. Testosterone is reflected…
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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome – When Ovulation Doesn’t Happen (Part III)
Second part of the material For the diagnosis of polycystic ovary syndrome, tests are prescribed for: testosterone and androstenedione – their values are indicative of PCOS, luteinizing and follicle-stimulating hormone – the ratio between them is also assessed. A high (three times) LH:FSH ratio is considered an indicator, although it occurs in only one fifth…
