Female Care

Ten years ago as a young woman first trying to have I baby I discovered a little secret it seemed no one wanted to talk about. Having a miscarriage is much more common than anyone knows. Doctors will give you differing numbers as to the actual percentage, but many say they believe it to be 25 percent or higher. According to my doctor at the time no one is sure of the actual number of early miscarriage because many women miscarry even before they know they are pregnant and assume they are just having a late or heavy period. It seems that no one really spoke to me about the possibility of a miscarriage until after I lost my first pregnancy at 10 weeks.
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Premature labor is classified as labor that begins before 36 weeks of pregnancy, but it can be as early as 22 weeks. For obvious reasons, preterm labor is dangerous for the baby who is not yet ready to face the world. If you know that you are at risk for giving birth early, there are a few steps you can take to help your baby make it to term.

First, you need to know if you are at risk. Your doctor will most likely let you know, but here are some basic guidelines for your personal use. At risk pregnancies include the very young (under 17 years of age) and older (over 35) women, women carrying multiple babies, women with a history of preterm births, women who suffer from cervical or uterine variations (such as a divided uterus), and African American women. Continue reading »

Clomid releases the hormones required for ovulation. Generally, it is applied in treatment of female infertility. Clomid provides an ovulation, in the cases when female ovaries produce a follicle under hormonal stimulation deficiency conditions. Navigating through the Internet, you have the possibility to find Clomid without a prescription at online pharmacies.

Clomid affects the estrogen receptors in the hypophysis cerebri and ovaries. Taking Clomid provides binding the estrogen receptors to the hypophysis cerebri. While you on Clomid, follicle-stimulating hormone and luteinizing hormone are developing and affecting the estrogens in the pituitary gland. However, Clomid is proved not to affect the estrogen level in blood.

Clomid is an effective antagonist inhibiting the estrogen receptors. Clomid helps the estrogen receptors in the pituitary gland to be bound selectively, and decreases the inhibition of the pituitary gland and hypothalamus, providing faster restoration of their functions.

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Your relationship with your caregiver is the most important one you should develop during your pregnancy. It is important that your OB/GYN or midwife shares the same beliefs and views that you do. You have chosen this person to bring your precious bundle into the world and have entrusted them with not only your life, but the life of your unborn child – and your aftercare. It is important that you set up a time to meet with them before making your final decision; you can then determine if they are the right fit for you. You may be able to get recommendations from friends or even your family doctor if they do not deliver babies themselves. A lot depends on whether you want a natural birth in a birthing center, which is more personal and less clinical, or if you want to go the traditional route in the hospital. A lot will also depend on your medical condition during pregnancy. You may be limited. No matter which one you choose, it is important to make your views known. Continue reading »

Although polycystic ovary syndrome is a serious medical condition that requires diagnosis and treatment by a medical professional, understanding the symptoms and causes will make you more informed when you talk to your doctor. Since polycystic ovary syndrome is a hormone imbalance, the symptoms can be very obvious. Still, some women have the disease and exhibit few or none of the symptoms, so regular consultation with a doctor is always recommended. Many women with polycystic ovary syndrome are able to lead normal, healthy lives, but there are some health considerations that you should be aware of, such as the potential development of diabetes or other serious conditions. Continue reading »

What is cystitis?

Cystitis is an inflammation of the bladder (the sac that stores urine) and is the most common type of urinary tract infection.  It usually occurs when bacteria that normally live in the bowel travel up the short tube (urethra) that connects the bladder to the outside. Once inside the bladder, these bacteria quickly grow.

Cystitis is common in women of all ages. Around 30-50 per cent of women will have cystitis at some time in their lives. A woman is most likely to get cystitis when sexually active, while pregnant and after menopause. The infection cannot be passed to others during sex. Women get cystitis more often than men because women have a shorter urethra. The urethral, vaginal and anal openings are also very close, making it easy for bacteria to be spread from one to the other.

What are the symptoms?

• Stinging or burning when you pass urine.
• Passing only small amounts of urine.
• An urge to pass urine more often.
• Feeling that the bladder is still full after passing urine.
• Smelly, cloudy, dark or bloody urine.
• Pain low down in the abdomen.
• Feeling unwell with nausea and fever.

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