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Pregnancy and birth control
All vital points of pregancy and birth control including pregnancy, contraceptives, antenatal care, breast feeding, fibroids and caesarean operation.
How does a woman know her periods are heavy?
Sep 1st
Most women with heavy periods have a normal womb and normal ovaries. Women using an intra-uterine contraceptive device may experience heavy periods from the time the IUCD (coil) was inserted. This may or may not settle after a few months.
Infrequent and/or heavy period or ‘menstruation’
Aug 26th
The shedding of the lining of the uterus is the period or ‘menstruation’. Most women have a period once each month. The cycle length, (the start of one period to the start of the next), varies among individuals, but anything between 21 and 35 days is considered normal. Of course an individual woman’s cycle will vary from month to month by two or three days, but this is also normal.
Can I get pregnant just after my period has finished?
Aug 24th
There is no ‘safe’ time of the month when you can have sex without contraception, and not risk becoming pregnant. However, there are times during your menstrual cycle when you are at your most fertile, and this when you are most likely to conceive.
The ‘what’ and ‘why’ of miscarriage in early pregnancy.
Aug 21st
Following a miscarriage a great number and variety of questions are often asked, but there are several common concerns. At first it is natural to ask, ‘What exactly has happened and why?’ After these very immediate issues, thoughts turn to the future and questions such as, ‘What is likely to happen next?’ and, ‘Will it happen again?’ are asked.
What makes a woman prone to recurrent pregnancy miscarriage?
Aug 14th
Considering this figure of 15%, we would expect only 0.4% of women to miscarry three times consecutively, and it be due to nothing more than chance. In fact, 0.8–1.0% of women are recurrent miscarriers, suggesting other factors may be involved.
Treatment for miscarriage
Jul 14th
Your treatment plan depends on whether you have had a complete or incomplete miscarriage (whether there is any foetal tissue left in your womb). If you have had a complete miscarriage, no further medical treatment is required. If you have had an incomplete miscarriage, it will be necessary to remove the foetal tissue as there is a risk that it could become infected.
The causes of miscarriage
Jul 13th
Prolactin is a hormone that is produced during pregnancy. It helps prepare the breasts for breastfeeding. Sometimes, women have a higher level of prolactin in their body than usual. This is known as hyperprolactinaemia. Some limited evidence suggests that hyperprolactinaemia may be linked to an increased risk of miscarriage.
Miscarriage
Jul 12th
It is thought that most miscarriages are the result of random variations in the chromosomes of the baby. Chromosomes are genetic ‘building blocks’ that guide the development of a baby. If a baby has too many or not enough chromosomes, the pregnancy can end in miscarriage. While a miscarriage does not usually seriously affect a woman’s physical health, it can have a significant emotional impact.
Complications of varicose veins
Jul 11th
Varicose veins which form near the surface of your skin can sometimes bleed if you cut or bump your leg. You may find that the bleeding is difficult to stop. You should lie down, raise your leg, and apply direct pressure to the wound. Seek medical advice immediately if this does not stop the bleeding.
Treatment for varicose veins
Jul 10th
Compression stockings are specially designed stockings which steadily squeeze your legs to help improve your circulation. They may help to relieve pain, discomfort or swelling in your legs which is being caused by your varicose veins. It is not yet known whether compression stockings can help to prevent your varicose veins from getting worse, or if they prevent new varicose veins from appearing.
