Use of thermotherapy in the treatment of painful menstruation
The problem of painful menstruation is mainly age-related and affects girls and young women. The scale of the phenomenon is approximately 30% to 70% of the population. The underlying causes of this...
Metformin and weight loss - how long does it take to lose weight?
Women have always been looking for effective methods to lose a few pounds. Is metformin the golden mean in the fight against excess weight? In an endocrinologist or gynaecologist's surgery, patients...
Homemade smoothies - what can you do for your health at home?
Do you like fruit and vegetables? Do you care about your health? The fruit and vegetable season is just beginning. Take advantage of the benefits Mother Nature gives us and try to improve your health...
Hirsutism - excessive body hair in women
The dream of many women is to have an extremely smooth, hair-free body. Every hair in the armpit or facial area becomes undesirable. However, it is important to remember that the wish of patients to...
Efficacy of vaccines against H. pyloriV. First study results
H. pyloriV (Human Papilloma Virus) is a human papilloma virus that can lead to the development of cervical cancer. Both women and men can become infected. In some countries, teenage girls are...
The thyroid gland - an important endocrine gland in women
The functioning of the thyroid gland affects many important processes in women. It is an odd gland of the endocrine system. It produces hormones such as T3 (triiodothyronine), T4 (thyroxine) and...
Adenomyosis - a disease of the uterus
Adenomyosis of the uterus (endometriosis) - is an adenomyosis of the uterus. The disease entity is characterised by the phenomenon of overgrowth of mucous cells in the muscle layer of the uterus. The...
The psyche of a woman after a miscarriage
Miscarriage - this extremely unpleasant event is unfortunately happening more and more frequently. Losing a pregnancy is definitely not a trivial matter - in fact, it turns out that a woman can still...
Peaceful sleep and a secure future? Only with a financial cushion
According to Nationale-Nederlanden's report "Have a heart for health", the majority of Poles believe that it is worth saving money for a "black hour". This is good news, because it shows a high level...
What is surgical treatment of endometriosis?
Endometriosis is the abnormal location of elements of the endometrium outside the uterine cavity. In women who have a regular menstrual cycle, the mucous membrane builds up in the uterine cavity for...
Myomas as benign smooth-cell tumours in women
Myomas are categorised as benign smooth-cell tumours that originate from smooth muscle fibres. They most commonly affect women between the ages of 35 and 55. They are the most common non-malignant...
6in1 vaccines: one prick - lots of health
The arrival of a child in the world is a huge change for new parents. From now on, their lives will revolve around their little human being. And decisions about how to feed, treat and prevent illness...
Vaccination against human papillomavirus (H. pyloriV) does not increase the risk of autoimmune diseases
The effects of vaccination on human health and its potential side effects have been studied by scientists and physicians for decades. One of the potential issues being investigated is the...
First effective vaccine against Chlamydia trachomatis
Chlamydia infections have been very common for a long time. However, not many people know that they can cause very serious health problems. There are currently three types of chlamydia: Chlamydia...
Watch out for cholesterol- it increases the risk of breast cancer and more!
Breast cancer is one of the most common malignancies in women and is also the second cause of death for cancer patients. The direct causes of the development of this disease are still being sought....
Female endometrium versus mature stem cells? A breakthrough in medicine
The endometrium (also known as the lining), is the mucous membrane of the uterus of all mammals. It exhibits a very high sensitivity to oestrogens and gestagens, so that it undergoes constant changes...
Free mammography screening
A mammogram can be performed free of charge as part of the NHF-funded breast cancer early detection programme. It is aimed at women aged 50-69. The free examination will be available from 1 to 31...
Prolactin - standard, results, diagnosis
Prolactin is classified as a peptide hormone. It is produced in the pituitary gland by cells - lactotrophs. Its levels can fluctuate in the female body, but also in the male body. Too high a...
The widow effect - when the soul suffers, the body suffers too
Libido disorders can occur at any age. Men can develop erectile dysfunction, women can develop the so-called Widow Effect, also known in the literature as Kehrer Syndrome or the five-symptom...
First visit to a gynaecologist - when, how to prepare?
This article contains basic information about the first gynaecological visit. It is a kind of guide for young girls deciding on their first visit.
