October, like every year, is the month when the importance of diagnosis in cancer treatment is publicised. The pink ribbon, symbolising the fight against breast cancer, should not only remind people...
They don't usually make themselves known. You function normally and don't feel any different. More often than not, during a routine check-up with your doctor, it turns out that your ovaries are not...
Endometriosis is a common condition - it is estimated that up to 1 in 10 women of reproductive age suffer from it. The symptoms of this entity are usually quite bothersome - they can be an increase...
Fungal infections (candidiasis) are a fairly common ailment, affecting up to 75% of women. Inadequate hygiene, poor diet or antibiotic therapy are factors that increase the risk of infection and...
Intermenstrual spotting can be linked to the use of hormonal contraceptives, but also to the development of a cancer of the reproductive organs or to contracting one of the sexually transmitted...
24 June is celebrated worldwide as World Osteoporosis Day. The holiday was established due to the ever-increasing number of people who develop the disease. The day aims to raise awareness of how to...
According to 2016 statistics, almost 2 million people were infected with HIV - this means that, on average, around 5,000 new infections occur per day. The figures presented thus perfectly justify why...
As more and more people are struggling to get pregnant - according to the WHO, up to 25% of all couples trying to have a baby may have this type of disorder - scientists are constantly looking for...
Alcoholisation is a procedure for damaging the ganglia or nerve fibres that conduct pain stimuli from the anatomical areas concerned through the administration of an ethyl alcohol solution. In...
Cytology is one of the extremely important examinations that every woman should remember. The correct preparation for the test is crucial for the subsequent evaluation of the material taken.
18 April 2006 was established as European Patients' Rights Day. This holiday is celebrated in all countries of the European Union with the aim of raising awareness or reminding patients of their...
Anaemia (anaemia) is a decrease in haemoglobin, haematocrit and erythrocyte count in the blood from normal values (set for age and sex). Anaemia can be a manifestation of an ongoing disease state in...
During the winter-spring period, the topic of air pollution, or smog, is widely discussed in the media. Many of us complain of respiratory problems or coughing attacks when we are outdoors on days...
It affects many women, although most do not even realise it. What is mastodynia? How can it be treated? Is it dangerous to health and life?
Botox is primarily known for its use in correcting wrinkles. However, botulinum toxin has far more applications - it is used to treat hyperhidrosis, among other things. Before any such treatment, it...
Non-cancerous conditions of the vulva are, from a medical point of view, conditions that precede cancerous lesions. Clinically, there are two forms: vulvar endothelial neoplasia of the uVIN type...
A gynaecologist is a doctor who deals with problems of the female reproductive organs and should be visited by patients of all ages. Young women, for example, can be advised by the gynaecologist on...
Intimateinfections are most commonly associated with the result of sexual contact with casual partners. However, this is not the only cause - intimate infections can occur as a result of past...
Today is World AIDS Day. This day was established in 1988 at the initiative of the World Health Organisation (WHO). Despite the fact that knowledge of this disease is increasing, it still carries a...
The International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women was established in 1999 by the United Nations. on 25 November each year, campaigns are held to raise awareness among women that...