Managing Epilepsy And Pregnancy – Part I

There are a staggering one and half million women in the fertile age group that are ailing with epilepsy in just India alone. Women with Epilepsy or WWE that are in the reproductive age band have been observed to have fewer offspring than other age matched controls. Neurologists and gynaecologists are frequently being faced with WWE cases during their pregnancy, a majority of who are not adeptly clued-up regarding optimal means of managing it. Pregnancy has been known to influence the innate history of epilepsy, with seizure attacks likely to intensify in nearly a third of them. When such WWE take anti-epileptic drugs or AED course, the looming risk of significant malformation of the foetus may be increased by nearly 1.5-3 times, particularly so when the AED drug Sodium valproate in greater  [...]

Paying Heed To Bothersome Cancer Indicators – Part IV

As is wisely said that safety is the best remedy, one can be safe from malignant cancerous forms by just being cautious about any tell-tale signs and seeking medical assistance to clear any possible miasma that might not necessarily be a disease pointer. Ageing mostly seems to carry its load of aching and pains, though as hazy as it might seem, could well be an initial sign of a particular cancer, though complaints about aches and pain are not derived from cancer. Perpetual, inexplicable aches and pain need medical examination wherein on the basis of the data collected from a questionnaire regarding the person, the necessary testing is recommended. If there has been a lump, bulge or bump formation or the lymph nodes engorging in the underarm area, neck or other parts of the body  [...]

Paying Heed To Bothersome Cancer Indicators – Part III

Being observant about what one’s body is trying to reveal, is crucial to the timely detection and prompt, relevant treatment being meted out, that would go a long way in averting any fatalities. When bleeding occurs during urination or while passing stool, it would be wrong to presume that it could have occurred solely due to haemorrhoids as it might also be a symptom of colon cancer. Many women during their periods emit blood while urinating, but if it otherwise occurs then a medical exam is necessary to check the presence of bladder or kidney cancer. Even if one coughs up blood, there could be an underlying problem.  However, if there has been more than one instance of blood lost in the most unlikely ways, then one needs to promptly seek medical assistance wherein after a detailed  [...]

Paying Heed To Bothersome Cancer Indicators – Part II

Many are of the viewpoint that cancer affects only the older generation, which is partially correct but, many youngsters are also reportedly getting cancer. Certain women are as adept at getting into the denial phase, much similar to men, while others are still stuck in the cultural convictions that cancer is terminal and hence don’t want to venture into that territory. Though, many of the indicators might not instantaneously make a women fret about cancer, nonetheless they must be medically diagnosed to rule out any undesirable conditions. Most menstruating women are often quite ignorant in regards to spotting between their monthly cycles, while others happen to pay the least of concerns about blood loss that originates from the gastro-intestinal tract, erroneously assuming it to be  [...]

Paying Heed To Bothersome Cancer Indicators – Part I

Though women generally exhibit greater vigilance in health examinations and cancer scanning procedures than men, there are certain sections of younger women who tend to be naive regarding the tell-tale signs their bodies are exhibiting that could be indicators of cancer. The key being watching out for any unnatural, nagging pointers and seeking proper timely screening, but also not getting overly hysterical about certain niggling symptoms that could comprise of the following: Majority of women would be quite glad at losing weight without any effort, but unaccounted weight reduction like ten pounds within a month’s time with no physical exercise or reduced dietary consumption must be diagnosed. An in-explicate weight loss is mostly an indicator of either cancer or hyper-active thyroid  [...]

Pap Test- A Crucial Step To Combating Cervical Cancer

A Pap or Pap smear test is an imperative screening method that assists in timely detection of malignant cancerous or pre-cancer cells in the cervix. The Pap smear test is undertaken during a women’s pelvic examination routine. At the time of the pelvic examination, the doctor extracts cells samples from the cavity of the uterus called the cervix. These cervical cells samples are sent for laboratory analysis to spot any abnormal cell activity that could point to a preliminary or advanced stage of cervical cancer. During the pelvic examination procedure, one is required to remove all clothes, following which a breast examination is also done in conjunction. One has to wear the robe given and a coverlet sheet is provided to conceal the leg area. One is supposed to lie on the examination  [...]

New Cabergolin Drug Vouched As Better Lactation Suppressant

Lactation, an innate and physiological process that occurs in post-delivery women is fundamental for feeding and nourishing the baby. However, on certain occasions inhibition or suppression of lactation becomes necessary in situations like a still-born child, neonatal fatality, incapable of feeding the child due to medical factors like presence of HIV, heart ailments, tuberculosis or personal factors. With a rising number of working mothers, nearly 50% of whom for certain pressing reasons have to opt for lactation suppression or inhibition. The conventionally employed drugs involve the administration of solely estrogen, estrogen-androgen in combination, pyridoxine and bromocriptine. All these drugs displayed varying effectiveness, heightened occurrences of return of lactation and a host  [...]

Non-Scarring Belly Button Hysterectomy

Lately, a path-breaking technique was employed by surgeons in Europe during a hysterectomy procedure that was conducted with a mere slit in the belly button area of the woman. The foremost form of hysterectomy method carried out by the proficient panel of surgeons headed by Doctor Thomas Ind, is also called single incision laparoscopic surgery. This is the newest advancement in the field of knothole surgery wherein the device fitted with a mini-camera is introduced through the navel, with the aid of which the surgeons could manipulate the procedure within, by watching the live streaming on a television monitor. Hysterectomy, a common surgical procedure on women that entails the removal of the uterus or the womb is opted due to various maladies like the presence of uterine fibroids or  [...]

The Innovatory, No-Hassles Birth Control Pills – Part II

The crucial facts regarding the lucrative birth control options are stated below for the locally available brands. The period-halting, low dosage, birth control pill known as the Lybrel is intended to be consumed through the year. With the estrogen-progestin combo birth control pill, Seasonale, has to be taken for three months, followed by a no-pills week, there would be just four menstrual cycles annually. The estrogen-progestin combo Seasonique has to taken for three months, after which a week of having estrogen-low pills, would lead to four lesser, shorter-spanned menstrual cycles annually. A month-lasting, PMS-reducing pill known as Yaz comprises of a total of 28 pills of which 24 are active and 4 are inactive. This makes the menses regularised, flow lesser and short-spanned. The  [...]

The Innovatory, No-hassles Birth Control Pills – Part I

Initially, the continual birth control pills available under the name of Seasonale gave women the opportunity to have just four menses during a year’s time. This was a god-sent prospect for those women who could steer clear from the hassle, when they didn’t feel the need for it. Presently, the pill has been refined even further to be totally tailor-made to suit women’s needs by including the feature of lesser or no menstrual cycle along with no signs of pre-menstrual syndrome (PMS) and no nagging skin conditions. The birth control pill bandwagon comprising of Seasonale, Yaz, Yasmin, Lybrel and even Seasonique have made path-breaking changes in the field of birth control. Christopher Estes, asst. professor of Obst. & Gynecology, University of Maimi School of Medicine has stated  [...]