Archive for September, 2009

Post-Coitus Blood Loss – A Rare Reason For Apoplexy In The Abdomen

Abdominal apoplexy is an atypical condition that occurs when there is impulsive intra-peritoneal hemorrhage. Rare cases have been reported that have intraperitoneal postcoital blood loss in the absence of any related hurt or damage to the vagina. In an uncommon case cited of a married woman in her late twenties who sought medical assistance with complaints of excruciating pain on the right side of the abdomen and vomiting. The woman had normal period cycles and had two natural deliveries. Her last delivery was five years back following which she opted for sterilization. During the course of medical examination her appearance was noticeably pale with a pulse of ninety per minute and normal BP was 90/60 mm Hg in the vertical position. There was distension in the abdomen and on palpating deeply  [...]

Implants Are Passé – Here’s To Knifeless, Fat-Grafting, Boob-Boosting Procedure

In a country like UK that has been bogged down due to recession, the statistics appear intriguing, with an upsurge in the number of cosmetic surgeries by 5 %. Even male breast reduction surgeries rose by an astounding 44%. These revealing figures were furnished during the yearly conference of the BAAPS or British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons held in Cardiff during the previous week. The juiciest topic was the advancement made in the ‘fat grafting procedure’ that is pegged as ‘the latest potent missile for treating patients’. To imbeciles, fat grafting appears rather uncomplicated – merely translating to fat removal from undesirable spots like buttocks, abdomen or the thigh region and injecting it into the chest or the facial area and the outcome is one pleased-as-plum,  [...]

Charting Through Menopause – The Unconventional Way – Part II

Dong quai is a botanical that has been peddled for allaying menopausal symptoms like night sweating, hot flashes and has been imbibed in conventional Chinese medicine since more than two thousand years. Scientific proof to back it is still inadequate and further research is due in order to ascertain its efficacy. There is a huge array of herbal supplements flooding the markets like fish oil, omega-3 fatty acids, ginseng, ginkgo biloba, valerian and licorice root, sage, red clover, wild yam, passion flower extract, gotu kola, calcium, sarsaparilla, chaste berry among several others. However, one should be cautious as there is a dearth of homogeny in the manufacture of such unconventional treatments that might result in excess of or less than dosage being delivered. Could Supplement intake allay  [...]

Charting Through Menopause – The Unconventional Way – Part I

Complementary and alternative menopausal treatments are deemed unconventional forms of medical treatments. They comprise of dietetic and herbal supplements, acupuncture therapy, chiropractic care, massage, biofeedback, homeopathy and consuming particular victuals that are considered to have safeguard and recuperative qualities. Alternative therapy is often employed on its own, while complementary therapies are alternative course of treatments that are employed along with tradition line of treatments like drugs or surgery. Menopausal women might experience succour from the niggling symptoms if they incorporated botanicals like phytoestrogens in their daily diet. Black cohosh and flaxseed are other dietary supplements that might allay menopausal symptoms. Botanicals - The plant-derived  [...]

Severe Post-Coital Harrowing Vesicovaginal Fistula – VVF

In third world countries obstetric distress persists as the chief reason behind VVF or Vesicovaginal fistula. Obstetric surgical intervention and irradiation additionally are the contributing factors to the occurrence of Vesicovaginal Fistula. The below stated uncommon case of VVF subsequent to coitus has been cited in the case of a woman in her post-menopause period. This is perhaps the first of its kind citing. A near sixty year old post-menopause woman was hospitalised in the emergency section with a past of extreme bleeding from the vagina subsequent to intercourse. On physical examination, the woman looked pale, had tachycardia and low blood pressure. Following revivifying with intravenous fluids, an examination of the vagina showed linear rip in the anterior fornix and accompanying blood  [...]

Decoding Warning Signs Of Female Heart Attacks – Part II

Paying heed to crucial heart attack symptoms Feeling a mix of uncommon symptoms or a first-time sensation in the chest or stomach is reason enough to promptly call for medical assistance. Women are perennially flooded with truckloads of responsibilities in the personal and professional front and often put themselves last in the list, that can be quite detrimental. The more a woman delays in getting treated for opening the blockage in the blood vessels to the heart, the greater harm is inflicted to the heart muscle. If there is massive damage to the heart muscle then there is more likelihood of heart failure. Women have been cited to have more undetected heart attacks as compared to men, and are more often wrongly diagnosed and let off from emergency units. Being Assertive in case of an heart  [...]

Decoding Warning Signs Of Female Heart Attacks – Part I

Many women are aware of the indicators of heart attacks in men that include tightening chest pain and discomfort, breathing difficulty, distress and nausea. Menopausal women are more prone to heart attacks due to lower levels of estrogen. On the other hand, the signs of female heart attacks could be entirely diverse. Hence, it is vital that all women should understand the warning symptoms to avert any possible calamity. Heart experts profess that women who experience unusual symptoms like pain felt in the arm or back, feeling nauseous, initially might not be able to comprehend that they are having a heart attack. Finally, when they do opt for emergency services, the doctors at times wrongly diagnose them. Characteristic female heart attack symptoms comprise of pressure felt in the chest area,  [...]

Intrauterine Device – IUD – The Effectual Birth Control Coil – Part VI

The Intrauterine device has been observed to have suited and worked well in case of those women with past pregnancy. Women without any prior pregnancy are observed to have a greater likelihood of the IUD being ejected or subsequent to insertion experience greater pain and cramps. However, they could still opt for IUD. For many years there have been soaring concerns regarding PID or Pelvic Inflammatory disease being associated to IUD, though it is unknown that IUD on its own doesn’t lead to PID. Rather, if one is suffering from a genital tract infection and goes in for an IUD insertion, the infection could spread into the uterus and fallopian tubes. If one is at risk of getting an STD, the doctor would examine and suggest appropriate treatment prior to getting an IUD. Intrauterine devices  [...]

Intrauterine Device – IUD – The Effectual Birth Control Coil – Part V

The IUD has certain downsides that comprise the high pricing in inserting it, no safeguard against sexually transmitted diseases or STD’s and the requirement of a doctor for its removal. Drawbacks of using LNg IUD The LNg IUD could lead to non-cancerous or benign formations known as ovarian cysts that normally subside on their own. The LNg IUD could be the reason behind hormone-related side effects much alike OC pills or oral contraceptives that include tenderness in the breasts, moodiness, recurrent headaches and pimples or acne eruptions. This is uncommon. However, when the side effects do occur, they normally fade away subsequent to the initial few months. Pregnancy alongside inserted IUD If pregnancy occurs when IUD is in place, then the doctor would suggest its removal. This is recommended  [...]

Intrauterine Device – IUD – The Effectual Birth Control Coil – Part IV

The LNg IUD has a plethora of added advantages that comprise of: An average lowering of 90% in heavy bleeding during periods subsequent to the initial few months of usage. There is marked improvement in erratic menstrual bleeding (spotting and extended) subsequent to three to four months of IUD insertion. Lowers menstrual blood loss and cramping. In certain section of women, there was eventual stoppage of menstrual periods. In this situation not having periods is harmless. The LNg IUD may avert endometrial hyperplasia – a condition of unnatural thickening of the lining of the uterus (endometrium) leading to a host of complications or prevents endometrial cancer or uterine cancer. Might lower the chance of developing PID or pelvic inflammatory disease – an inflammation of the uterus,  [...]