Contraception after intercourse
Taking a pill after intercourse containing a high amount of hormones to avoid unwanted pregnancy in emergency situations that may lead to conception.
Inguinal hernia - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
An inguinal hernia is the displacement of part of the abdominal contents through the superficial inguinal ring.
Bronchial asthma - correct inhalation technique
The correct technique for inhaling the drug is an essential prerequisite for the successful treatment of chronic bronchial asthma in children.
Postpartum fever - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
The normal body temperature is around 36.6 degrees Celsius. If the body temperature rises to 37.6 - 38 degrees Celsius, we can already speak of a fever, which is the body's natural defence...
Abnormal colour of puerperal faeces
Abnormal colouration of vaginal discharge during the different periods of puerperium.
Menopause - am I too young for it?
The appearance of the characteristic symptoms of menopause in women before the age of 45.
Peripheral blood smear - lymphocyte count reduction
A reduction in the number of lymphocytes in a peripheral blood smear is called lymphopenia. This condition is diagnosed when the number of lymphocytes in the blood falls below 1,000 in mm3 (according...
Chemicals and pregnancy
Effects of harmful chemicals on pregnancy and fetal development.
Contraceptive pills - side effects
Any discomfort that occurs during the use of oral hormonal contraception.
Sex after childbirth - possible problems
Difficulties in deciding to initiate intercourse after childbirth and any discomfort associated with it.
Primary amenorrhoea - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
Primary amenorrhoea is referred to when a girl's first menstrual period does not occur until she is 16 years old.
HBV booster vaccination
Viral hepatitis (hepatitis B) is caused by the HBV virus. For many years, children in Poland have been routinely vaccinated against this disease (formerly with Engerix B and H-B-Vax vaccines; now...
Irregular menstrual periods - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
Disorder of the menstrual cycle causing menstrual bleeding to occur at irregular intervals.
Short stature in women - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
A height of less than 150 cm. Most often combined with a characteristically altered body silhouette and defects in internal organs, may suggest the presence of the so-called Turner syndrome. Turner...
Ibuprofen poisoning - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
Ibuprofen is used as an antipyretic and anti-inflammatory even in infants. Preparations such as Nurofen, Ibufen, Ibuprofen, among others, contain it. In therapeutic doses it is completely safe even...
Fever without other symptoms - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
Fever (i.e. body temperature >38.5o) occurring in a child with no other symptoms is a serious diagnostic problem in paediatrics. In the literature it is often referred to as fever of unknown origin...
Menstrual stoppage - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
Absence of menstrual bleeding up to 14 days after the expected date of menstruation.
Pain during intercourse - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
Pain occurring in the perineum or small pelvis during sexual intercourse.
Painful menstruation - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
Pain in the lower abdominal region usually associated with uterine contractions occurring during menstruation.
