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Nov 6 2011

Complications With Fibroids During Pregnancy

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The complications with fibroids during pregnancy can be quite extensive. Fibroids is basically the term for non-cancerous tumors that grow around the reproductive organs of females. The actual tumors themselves aren't a health threat, but the fact that they exist around these organs will cause complications. Doctors really don't have a cure for this besides surgery and that often results in a person losing the ability to reproduce - which is often not an option for some. This condition is something that can be painful and cause bleeding. With all the medical advances that we have these days, doctors really aren't sure what they should do to handle this. I wanted to talk to you about the complications with fibroids during pregnancy.

One of the biggest issues that fibroids cause is miscarriages. These tumors get in the way of the process of pregnancy and will end up causing problems. It's not to say you can't have a healthy baby, you just have a higher likelihood of having a problem. Obviously the goal of any female that would still like to have a baby would be to shrink the size of these fibroids, so they're less likely to cause a complication.

Fibroids during pregnancy are trouble, but you can actually start working before you get pregnant to make them shrink. Doctors don't know what causes them, but they do know that estrogen helps them grow. By lowering your estrogen levels you can shrink them. This can be done through exercise and diet, but you can also speak to a doctor about doing some more advanced types of hormone therapy.

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Oct 14 2011

Gonorrhea – This Sexually Transmitted Disease Has Not Gone Away

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Gonorrhea is one of the most commonly occurring sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) caused by a bacteria. It is popularly known by its slang names of the clap or the drip.

The disease is caused by the Neisseria gonorrhea bacterium. This microorganism loves to live in the warm, moist areas of the body's reproductive organs and mucous membranes. Both men and women can experience infection in the urine canal, but also outside the genitalia in the mouth, throat, anus, and even eyes. In women, genital infection areas also include the cervix, fallopian tubes, and uterus. Vertical infection, or the transmission from a pregnant mother to an unborn child, is also possible.

Statistically, men have a 20% chance of contracting gonorrhea during sex with an infected partner. Women have a 50% chance of infection during sex.

Symptoms of Gonorrhea

In men a burning sensation during urination, and/or a green, white, or yellow discharge from the penis are the most common and noticeable symptoms of gonorrhea. Less frequently, men may develop a painful swelling in the testicles. Men typically develop symptoms of gonorrhea shortly after infection usually within two to five days.  In rarer cases symptoms have been known to take as long as a month to appear.

In women the difficulty arises because of the fact that symptoms of gonorrhea infection may not be evident at all.  Even when symptoms are noticeable, they are so generalized that they are frequently mistaken for a bladder or vaginal infection. Such symptoms would include burning on urination (as with men), an increase in vaginal discharge, and possibly bleeding between periods.

 Anal infections may also result in no direct symptoms. Throat infections usually result in a sore throat and no other symptoms. Studies vary, the estimate is that between 30-60% of all  cases either develop no symptoms of gonorrhea, or the symptoms are so mild that treatment is never sought.

Gonorrhea Treatment

As with all sexually transmitted diseases caused by a bacterial pathogen, gonorrhea can be treated with antibiotics.  A wide range of these drugs can be used including the well-known Ciprofloxacin and Amoxicillin. Gonorrhea treatment can be as simple as a single dose of the right antibiotic.

Penicillin cannot be used to treat anal infections, since other bacteria naturally present in the rectum produce substances that destroy Penicillin. Also, treatments of throat infections are not especially effective, requiring a follow-up check inside of 3 days.

Like many bacterium, Neisseria gonorrhea is developing immunity to some antibiotics. Most or all strains of the disease are now completely immune to the Tetracycline, and some strains that are immune to most antibiotics in general are starting to appear.  Antibiotic resistance would appear to be an emerging problem for gonorrhea treatment in the future.

Complications

With or without the typical gonorrhea symptoms, severe complications may eventually result from the infection.  Much like other sexually transmitted diseases like chlamydia, if left untreated, gonorrhea can lead to infertility.

In women,  the infection can travel  upwards into the female reproductive tract causing pelvic inflammatory disease.  PID symptoms can include abdominal pain and fever, and lead to internal abscesses and chronic pelvic pain. PID can also damage the fallopian tubes, causing infertility or an ectopic pregnancy. This is a hazardous, potentially fatal condition where a fertilized egg grows not in the uterus, but in a fallopian tube (ectopic pregnancy).

Complications for men are less hazardous, but still severe. Untreated cases can lead to a painful case of epididymitis, which is an infection of  the ducts attached to the testicles.  This type of infection can affect male fertility. 

Those people who are already infected with gonorrhea also become more vulnerable to other STDs, such as HIV/AIDS.

Prevention

The most direct means of preventing infection with Neisseria gonorrhea is to abstain from sexual intercourse. This is followed by being in a sexually monogamous relationship with a previously tested partner, and then by requiring all sexual partners to be tested for the presence of the Neisseria gonorrhea bacteria. Condoms  (both male and female varieties) when used properly, greatly reduce the chance of infection, but cannot eliminate it completely. 

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Jun 17 2011

Pregnancy Risks – Tips To Avoid Them

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Pregnancy is a period that most women wish to experience and cherish but there are certain pregnancy risks that could create complications. if you are planning on getting pregnant it will help if you observed certain precautions that can avert some of the complications.

An Overview

All women would love to have a healthy pregnancy and it can help if they take necessary precautions from the early days itself.

There are several types of pregnancy risks such as the age and physical structure of a woman. Obese, short women have more chances of suffering from complications during pregnancy and childbirth. it is recommended that women consult their physician and consider taking up mild to moderate exercises to keep them healthy and fit.

It is also a risk if the women suffer from diseases and disorders such as heart, lung or kidney diseases, diabetes, hypertension, sexually transmitted diseases and epilepsy. Women who have disorders of the reproductive organs are also at risk. Some women may have problems during this period such as placental pervia, multiple babies with complications (such as Siamese twins), ectopic pregnancy, Rh factor etc.

The chances of pregnancy risks are increased if the women have had previous pregnancies with complications. Couples who have had children with birth defects, genetic disorders etc. have to consult their physician and opt for genetic counseling before they consider having a baby.

Women who are under the age of 15 and above 35 are more at risk too. Younger mothers are more prone to be associated with pregnancy complications such as preeclampsia, under-weight babies and pre-term babies. Older mothers (above 40 years) have the risk of suffering from health complications such as hypertension, gestational diabetes and they also have a higher risk of giving birth to babies that suffer from genetic disorders and birth defects.

Women need to take proper care and nourishment before, during and after their pregnancy. Proper, well-balanced diet that includes generous helpings of fresh fruits and vegetables is necessary. it is also vital to include supplements of vitamins, calcium and folic acid in order to ensure a healthy and risk free time.

Other factors that could pose as pregnancy risks include exposure to toxins, radiations, heavy metals and chemicals. it is recommended that smoking, drinking alcohol and drugs be avoided from the early days itself.

The mental health of a woman is also a very important factor. it will be much better if the woman is happy, healthy and has a positive frame of mind. Stress, tension and worrying may not only be pregnancy risk factors, but may also be the causative factors of unnecessary complications. it is recommended that women who are planning to have a baby, read as much as they can about the process of childbirth. this will help them identify any potential pregnancy risks and help them to learn how they can be avoided if possible.

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