COVID-19 vaccination may cause heavier periods in women
Menstrual periods in women following COVID-19 vaccination may be slightly more abundant than in unvaccinated women. This is according to a study conducted by an international team led by Dr Blair...
Baby blues and postnatal depression can also occur in the father
Lowered mood and conflicts instead of family happiness? Postnatal depression can affect both mother and father.
Cytology: what is it, types, how to prepare for it?
Cytology is one of the most important examinations a woman should remember. Regular cytology makes it possible to detect changes of a worrying nature at a very early stage and thus to implement...
Getting back into shape after pregnancy - when and how to start so as not to harm yourself?
Pregnancy is a time of change - the body of the future mother is changing. The changes become apparent not only in the growing belly or enlarging breasts. Stretch marks may appear on the skin, the...
Can sex hormones differentiate the course of COVID-19?
COVID-19 has affected many aspects of life. To date, the cause of the virus is unknown and the effects of the virus are still to be seen. Recently, it has been reported that sex hormones can...
Use of membrane phospholipid preparations in the prevention and treatment of liver disease
Membrane phospholipids, are nowadays an ingredient in a great many drugs and dietary supplements that can be used by patients for liver problems.
Extended breastfeeding: find out the pros and cons!
For years, the World Health Organisation (WHO) and other associations have been pointing out that babies should be fed with breast milk in the first months of life. Some babies are breastfed...
Thrombosis and pulmonary embolism - what are they and what causes them?
What is thrombosis? What effect does it have on the human body? What can predispose to thrombosis? Thrombosis is otherwise known as venous thromboembolism, which includes deep vein thrombosis and...
Visiting a sexologist: when is it worth thinking about?
As recently as a dozen or so years ago, few people in Poland considered visiting a sexologist at all, but nowadays more and more people are taking advice from this type of specialist. When is it...
Endometriosis in teenage girls: what are the symptoms?
Endometriosis is most often diagnosed in women in their 3rd and 4th decade of life, however, in practice, the disease can develop in patients much earlier - it is very possible to develop...
Hepatitis C virus (HCV) in women
HepatitisC (HCV) is a disease that can affect both sexes. In women, however, it is very important to recognise it because, particularly if the patient does not know she has the disease, there is a...
Severe pain during menstruation - causes and ways to relieve it
It comes as no surprise that women experience uncomfortable menstrual periods . However, some patients experience such intense pain during menstruation that they are unable to function normally. What...
Is there a correlation between diet and cervical cancer risk?
According to statistics, cervical cancer is one of the most common gynaecological cancers. Modern treatment methods offer the chance of complete remission provided it is detected early. That is why...
Vaccine for H. pyloriV - is it worth using?
H. pyloriV, or human papilloma virus, is a type of highly ionogenic virus that causes cancerous lesions in the cervix. The H. pyloriV vaccine, although available, has not yet found wide public...
H. pyloriV virus and ovarian cancer: does the pathogen favour the cancer?
TheH. pyloriV virus is a very dangerous microorganism - it can live in the human body for many years without producing any symptoms, yet it plays an important role in the pathogenesis of a serious...
Can transgender women menstruate?
Nowadays, gender reassignment procedures are carried out far more frequently than until recently. As a result, various doubts and questions may arise, both for those who decide to undergo them and...
Centile grids - what are they, how to read and interpret them?
Centile grids are charts that allow the physical development of children and young people to be assessed. They are one of many methods of assessing a child. The most commonly used are centile grids...
Urine ketones in pregnant women - how to interpret them?
On what they are, what their normal values should be and how to treat elevated urinary ketones.
Postpartum - find out what it is and how long it lasts!
Postpartum is an extremely important time in a woman's life. It is when all the changes that have taken place during pregnancy are reversed. It is worthwhile for a young mother to know what is going...
Nappies: what size to choose, how to put them on and how to wash them?
Cloth nappies have recently experienced a renaissance. They owe their popularity largely to mothers who care about the fate of our planet. This is because tetra nappies are reusable and...
Breast milk - learn about storage methods!
Breast milk is full of nutrients and antibodies that babies need to survive and thrive. However, storing it incorrectly can kill these ingredients that babies need.
The menstrual cycle - learn about the phases of the cycle and the relationship between cycle length and the thyroid!
The menstrual cycle is a complex process that occurs regularly in women's bodies. It is influenced by different hormones and, in general, is aimed at preparing the body for a possible pregnancy. How...
