Laser 101 – A Comprehensive Low-Down On Varied Wrinkle-Blasting Treatments – Part II

Ablative Fractional Resurfacing Laser Treatment Purpose: It has a smoothening effect on mild to deeply set lines, creases or wrinkles and levels out pigmented, darkened or brown spots within merely a single treatment. It could additionally aid in toning and tightening saggy and slack skin and clear out split capillaries when they come under the focus of the laser’s unswerving course. Working Mechanism: The laser’s striking effect targets the skin in a myriad of locations, marring undesirable tissue to an extent of a millimeter in depth in merely those tiny spots while the adjoining skin continues to be undamaged, aiding quicker recuperation as compared to the originally occurring ablative contrivance, though with more dramatic outcome as compared to the non-ablative fractional laser.  [...]

Laser 101 – A Comprehensive Low-Down On Varied Wrinkle-Blasting Treatments – Part I

Way back during the nineties era, busting wrinkles translated to horror-movie-similar ooziness and long spanning periods of reddening as ‘ablative-natured’ lasers seared off the exterior surface of the skin’s layer paving way to baby-like, dewy skin. With a whirlwind change in this field, the latest gen-next lasers with their pin-point precision target the traits of aging such as wrinkles, pigmented spots, wrecked capillaries and limpness that have an obliterating effect on one’s skin. The outcome of these top-of-the-line laser treatments are swift healing, so one could soon go back to donning makeup and returning to work, proudly showing off flawless, even-toned skin in a matter of merely a day. Yet, any form of scorching laser beam has an associated likelihood of scarring or  [...]

HRT Therapy – Delving Into The Finer Nuances – Part II

HRT and related endometrial cancer risk Low-dosage vaginal oestrogens are also used in the treatment of postmenopausal women having frequent urinary tract infection and aggravating urinary symptoms after the underlying pathology has been ruled out. There is no proof of local estrogen treatment related to any major risks. Though, when there is protracted use in cases of intact uterus, then it is advocated that an assessment of the endometrial pathology be conducted. However, the inclusion of progesterone to the oestrogen therapy lowers the chances of endometrial disease, though schedules must normally contain a minimum of ten days in every menstrual cycle. Postmenopausal women that have been on a course of sequential combo of oestrogen-progestogen treatment for greater than 5 years and  [...]

HRT Therapy – Delving Into The Finer Nuances – Part I

HRT and osteoporosis HRT or Hormone Replacement is a great treatment option for averting osteoporotic fractures during the course of its use, though its benefits plummet subsequent to its stoppage. The usage of HRT as a curative agent for this purpose alone is not counseled for majority of women. Though, in women with higher likelihood of osteoporosis, its usage could be cautiously considered, especially if other remedial agents are inapt. Raloxifene – a selective oestrogen receptor modulator or SERM that has been researched in the MORE or Multiple Outcomes of Raloxifene trial, has shown to lower the occurrence of vertebral fractures in women having osteoporosis. Though there is no current proof of safeguard against fractures in the hip or other locations. HRT and associated breast  [...]

HRT Treatment – Viable Reprieve From Menopausal Hassles

Over the span of the past two decades, menopausal medications have undergone extensive changes. The perception of passive substitution of hormone-sapped state has been replaced eventually by supervised therapy of symptomatic women. HRT or Hormone Replacement Therapy is effectual in providing symptomatic respite from bothersome menopausal symptoms and its employment for this purpose is wholly validated when the symptoms have an adverse effect on day-to-day functioning. HRT comprises of administering either a plain estrogen (conjugated estrogen) preparation or a combination of estrogen and progesterone (combo of conjugated estrogen + medroxyprogesterone acetate) advised either on acyclic or continual basis. Alongside HRT treatment, women must be adequately counselled about adhering to proper  [...]

Identifying Spinal Compression Fractures

It is vital to decipher the signs and symptoms of spinal compression fractures and promptly notifying one’s physician. Abrupt, extreme back ache, particularly in elderly women, mostly indicates a spinal compression fracture. Anybody having major back pain- specially those women touching or past the age of fifty years fit into the high-risk summary and must seek medical advice without delay. Majority of the compression fractures amongst women past fifty years are because of osteoporosis and getting treated for it could aid in lowering the likelihood of additional compression fractures. The presence of one or greater than one symptoms could signify a spinal fracture: Abrupt, extreme back pain. Pain deteriorating during standing up or while walking. Pain lowering to some extent  [...]

Menstrual Cramps – Part II

The presence of many underlying medical conditions could also be the reason behind menstrual cramps that include: Endometriosis – When the tissues in the uterine lining starts developing outside it. Uterine fibroids –When tumors and growths of non-cancerous origin start developing on the uterine wall. Adenomyosis – When the tissues lining the uterus start growing into the muscular uterus walls. PID or Pelvic Inflammatory disease – A bacterium-induced STD or sexually transmitted disease. Cervical stenosis – the cervical opening is small that obstructs the menstrual flow. Menstrual Cramps Symptoms: Dulling, spasmodic, sharp pain felt in the lower abdomen. Lower back pain that extends to the thigh region. Nauseous feeling. Vomiting. Sweating. Giddiness.   [...]

Menstrual Cramps – Part I

Menstrual (Period pains) also called as dysmenorrhea, are excruciating sensations experienced in the lower portion of the abdomen during the time of the month when a woman’s monthly periods commence or prior to it. The pain could range from mild and niggling to chronic, acute and intense. Menstrual cramps have a tendency to commence following the release of the egg from the fallopian tubes that moves down the fallopian tube (ovulation). Menstrual cramps are of two main forms, namely primary and secondary dysmenorrhea. Primary Dysmenorrhea – the widely prevalent form with no underlying problem being the cause. This typically involves pain felt in the lower portion of the abdomen and lower back starting one to two days prior to the periods and lasts between two to four days. Secondary  [...]

Ectopic Pregnancy – Part II

Ectopic Pregnancy Causes: Ectopic pregnancy occurs when the fertilized egg gets lodged on its course to the uterus. This normally takes place due to scarring, anomalous shape or damage of the fallopian tubes. In several instances, the precise reason behind this occurrence is unknown. Diagnosis & Tests: Blood Analysis – A blood test helps in detection by observing the levels of the hormone HCG or chorionic gonadotropin that is produced during pregnancy. Higher HCG levels point to normal pregnancy while a lesser than normal level is an indicator of an ectopic pregnancy. Urine Function Test – A urinalysis could detect only the presence of pregnancy and not the type of pregnancy. Ultrasound Scan – A trans-vaginal ultrasound scan could at times aid in ectopic pregnancy confirmation. If  [...]

Ectopic Pregnancy – Part I

An ectopic pregnancy is a condition when the implantation of the fertilised egg takes place outside the uterus rather than the inner uterine lining. Majority of ectopic pregnancies take place in the Fallopian tubes – a condition called as tubular pregnancy. However, the fertilised egg could also be implanted in the cervix, abdominal cavity and ovary. A little over one percent of all pregnancies detected are ectopic. During normal pregnancy, the fertilization of the egg by the sperm normally occurs in the fallopian tube after which it would travel into the womb (uterus) and lodges itself in the uterine lining. The embryo evolves into a fetus and stays and grows within the uterus till delivery. An untreated pregnancy could lead to maternal fatality. A ruptured fallopian tube could lead  [...]