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.
Hirsutism - causes, symptoms, treatment
This paper discusses the nature of the condition, its differentiation, diagnosis and treatment. It draws attention to the psychological and cosmetic aspects of the condition.
Cervical cancer - learn about its causes and symptoms
This article presents the epidemiology of cervical cancer, including risk factors for the development of the disease, and the FIGO classification of cervical cancer staging. The importance of...
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.
Vaginal dryness - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
Insufficient lubrication of the vagina and its vestibule which can cause discomfort and pain.
Premature separation of the placenta - what should you know?
This is the partial or complete separation of the placenta, which was properly positioned in the uterine cavity. It can occur during pregnancy or during labour itself, but before the birth of the...
Perineal incision - what is worth knowing about it?
Surgical incision of the perineal tissues during the second period of labour, carried out in case of excessive tension, to reduce the risk of perineal rupture and damage to the fetal head.
