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...
Menstrual disorders after COVID-19
COVID-19 is a disease whose symptoms, as well as its complications, are continually being discovered. While some of the consequences of SARS-CoV-2 infection have long been known, others are only just...
Electronic cigarettes can cause erectile dysfunction
Smoking has long been associated with a range of health problems, particularly erectile dysfunction and cardiovascular disease. To date, little is known about whether these problems also affect men...
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...
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...
Women take COVID-19 more lightly - it's because of hormones
Scientists believe that female sex hormones protect against a severe course of COVID-19. These compounds have anti-inflammatory effects, stimulate the production of antibodies and promote the repair...
Developmental leaps in baby and child - what are they and when do they occur?
Shortly after birth, the baby begins to refine and develop its senses. In the subsequent stages of life, so-called developmental leaps appear, which are relatively easy to spot. What is meant by a...
Fragile X syndrome and its consequences
FragileX synd rome is classified as a rare disease with a genetic basis. The causes of the disease are still unknown - it is difficult to pinpoint what specifically contributes to the occurrence of...
Infantile colic - symptoms, causes, treatment
Infantile colic is a problem faced by many parents of small patients - it is estimated to occur in up to more than 25% of infants. Colic causes outright horror for some carers, but fortunately it...
Endometriosis - what is this disease entity and how should it be treated?
According to statistics, endometriosis affects between 6% and 10% of women of reproductive age. Despite the fact that the disease is becoming more common, most women still remain undiagnosed. What is...
