Finding endometriosis in the cul-de-sac is often a difficult task, even after laparoscopy. When endometriosis spreads through the pelvic cavity, an affected bladder may be pushed backward toward the bowel, pressing on it. A barium enema, introduced into the bowel to make the bowel sensitized to radiation, allows any growths or deformities in the intestines [...]
Pregnancy has a profound hormonal effect on the body. Consequently, changes may occur at all levels of the skin. Some or all of these changes may equally well occur in women on the oral contraceptive pill. Being on the Pill is, as far as the hormones are concerned, like being pregnant.
Some of the more common [...]
The modem focus of eating plans for sustainable fat loss is a decrease in total dietary fat and an increase in the proportion of complex carbohydrates, followed in importance by a decrease in total energy intake. When assessing diet plans, these basic criteria need to be kept in mind. It is also important for health [...]
The bleeding patterns of women as they approach menopause are as individual as women themselves. For some women, periods become lighter and less frequent until they disappear altogether. For others, periods are longer, heavier, and more frequent. This sort of bleeding, along with the pain that may accompany menstrual periods, is one of the most [...]
Now, what is the biological benefit of sleep? One suggested benefit is growth. We all have a small pea-like structure at the base of the brain called the pituitary gland. This secretes growth hormone and is responsible for growth and normal development of the body. It is now known that growth hormone is secreted in [...]