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Complications of anorexia nervosa
Aug 26th
The longer someone has had anorexia, the harder it is to re-learn healthy eating habits and gain weight. It is important therefore to start treatment as early as possible, so the person has the best chance of recovery.
For most people, recovery goes through several stages, where progress may be marked by steps forward and steps back.
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.
Physical and emotional trauma of miscarriage in pregnancy
Aug 12th
You may feel that you want to become pregnant again as soon as possible. For several reasons it is better to wait for two or three months before trying again. This is an important breathing space. It gives your body time to recover and allows you to get in the best possible shape for the next pregnancy, both physically and emotionally.
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.
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.
Varicose veins
Jul 9th
Varicose veins develop when the small valves inside the veins stop working properly. In a healthy vein, blood flows smoothly to the heart, and is prevented from flowing backwards by a series of tiny valves, which open and close to let blood through. If these valves weaken or are damaged, the blood can flow backwards and can collect in the vein, eventually causing it to be varicose.
