The embarrassing problem of urinary incontinence
The problem of urinary incontinence is a common phenomenon that often becomes the reason for a slow withdrawal from daily social and occupational functioning. This leads to a reduced quality of life...
The uterus and its relationship to... memory
Usually, the primary task of the uterus is considered to be its role in reproduction - after all, it is where the foetus develops during the nine months of pregnancy. However, more and more...
Urolithiasis
Urolithiasis is a condition in which deposits, consisting of normal or pathological components of urine, begin to build up in the kidneys or urinary tract.
New test to detect ovarian cancer early?
Ovarian cancer is one of the cancers that are usually only detected at a very advanced stage - late diagnosis of the disease results in a poorer prognosis for patients suffering from this entity. It...
Cystinuria - how to treat it?
Cystinuria is categorised as a disease that manifests itself by a disruption in the transport of amino acids at the level of the renal tubules. The disruption in amino acid transport results in the...
Professor Romuald Dębski has died
The highly respected and esteemed gynaecologist, Doctor of Medicine, Romuald Dębski, died on 20 December.
Surgical treatment of endometriosis - what you need to know
Endometriosis is a condition that affects around 10 % of women and is diagnosed in up to 50 - 60 % of women undergoing infertility treatment. The essence of this condition is the presence of...
Tampon or sanitary pad - a problem for the 21st century
The fact that the world is moving at breakneck speed is probably no surprise to anyone these days. Technological innovations enter the market so quickly that we often can't keep up with browsing...
Breast cancer and body weight: being overweight can reduce the risk of female cancer?!
Excess body weight in postmenopausal women increases the risk of breast cancer - this has been known for some time. However, it turns out that it may be different in younger women, in whom excessive...
Guillain-Barré disease - why is it dangerous?
GBS - a mysterious autoimmune disease that wreaks havoc on the body. What are its causes? What is the treatment? Are the chances of recovery high?
PMDD - is it dangerous?
Have you heard of PMDD? Pain before and during menstruation, known in the literature as premenstrual dysphoric disorder, affects many women. Unfortunately, few of them know that they can help...
Prematurity and mortality: find out the factors that can put your baby's life at risk
Complications of prematurity are undoubtedly a challenge of modern medicine. Whereas only a few decades ago newborns born before the planned due date had little chance of survival, today's drugs and...
Why is October called the pink month?
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...
Polycystic ovary syndrome - is it a cause for concern?
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...
Intermenstrual spotting: what can be the causes and when should I see a doctor?
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...
World Osteoporosis Day
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...
A new method of HIV prevention?
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...
Ibuprofen and fertility in men
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 of the vulva and perineum in the treatment of dyspareunia
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...
How do I prepare for a cytology test?
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.
