Bone pelvic abnormalities - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
Bone pelvic abnormalities that significantly impede the normal course of physiological birth.
Permeation of antidepressants into breast milk
The lowest concentrations in breast milk and/or in the baby's blood were found when the mother consumed nortriptyline, paroxetine and sertraline. The highest penetration into the milk and blood of...
Diagnostic tests and procedures for gynaecological disorders
This article provides basic information on examinations and procedures for the diagnosis of gynaecological conditions. It provides women with clear and necessary information on the course and...
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection and AIDS disease in women.
This article discusses the most dangerous viral infection, HIV infection, in women. Basic information on the possibility of infection, treatment and the problem of possible transmission of the virus...
Irregular menstrual periods - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
Disorder of the menstrual cycle causing menstrual bleeding to occur at irregular intervals.
Intermenstrual bleeding - should it be feared?
Spotting or bleeding occurring during the menstrual cycle that is not associated with menstrual bleeding.
Pain of the pubic conjunctiva - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
Pain in the pubic conjunctiva caused by its separation, rupture or tearing during pregnancy or childbirth.
Spontaneous miscarriage - causes, symptoms, course
This article discusses the course of miscarriage in relation to its symptoms and progression as well as the prognosis for further pregnancy development.
Pain and swelling in the vestibular region of the vagina - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
Acute pain, swelling combined with the presence of a lump in the lower vaginal area, resulting from inflammation of the greater vestibular gland (Bartholin's gland).
Haemorrhagic periods - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
Very heavy menstrual bleeding that can lead to excessive blood loss causing anaemia and associated disorders in the normal functioning of the body.
Short stature in women - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
A height of less than 150 cm. Most often combined with a characteristically altered body silhouette and defects in internal organs, may suggest the presence of the so-called Turner syndrome. Turner...
Urine test result - alkaline reaction
An alkaline urine reaction is a urine pH above 7.
Premenstrual syndrome - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
Premenstrual syndrome is a range of symptoms causing an increase in emotional and physical disturbances that appear before menstruation and subside shortly after the onset of menstruation.
Functional and stasis ovarian cysts
The classification, formation and diagnosis of ovarian cysts are presented.
Urinary incontinence - symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
This article outlines what every patient should know about urinary incontinence - symptoms, breakdown, basic treatment methods and also the tests that the doctor will suggest when diagnosing this...
Menstrual stoppage - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
Absence of menstrual bleeding up to 14 days after the expected date of menstruation.
Vaginal pain - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
The most common vulvovaginal complaints include burning, itching and abnormal consistency, smell and colour of vaginal discharge.
Primary amenorrhoea - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
Primary amenorrhoea is the absence of bleeding from the genital tract at 16 years of age (with a normal body constitution), and at 14 years of age when puberty of the mammary glands (secondary sexual...
Pain during intercourse - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
Pain occurring in the perineum or small pelvis during sexual intercourse.
Painful menstruation - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
Pain in the lower abdominal region usually associated with uterine contractions occurring during menstruation.
