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Mom Alone: Dilemmas Of The Single Mother |
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Mom Alone: Dilemmas Of The Single Mother - Being the only parent can be tough. But it need not be the end of a family life. - By Koh Joh Ting - "I struggled with making a decision for one-and-a-half years. I never thought I would divorce.... |
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breastfeeding problems |
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pelvic inflammatory disease |
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- A woman's reproductive organs include the uterus, fallopian tubes, and vagina. Pelvic inflammatory disease or PID is an infection of these organs. |
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rectocele |
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- Rectocele is a condition in which part of the rectum protrudes or bulges into the back wall of the vagina. |
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sexually transmitted disease |
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- Sexually transmitted disease, or STD, refers to any contagious disease that is transmitted from one person to another during sexual contact. |
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vaginal yeast infection |
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- A vaginal yeast infection is caused by one of a group of fungal organisms known as Candida. These include Candida albicans,Candida tropicalis,Candida glabrata, and Candida parapsilosis. |
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fibrocystic changes in the breast |
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dilatation and curettage |
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kyphosis |
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breast infection |
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gonorrhea in females |
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aging changes in the urinary system |
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mitral valve prolapse |
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- The mitral valve consists of small leaflets of tissue that separate the heart's left atrium, which receives blood from the lungs, and left ventricle, which pumps blood to the rest of the body. Mitral valve prolapse is a condition in which the mitral valve balloons back into the left atrium when the heart pumps. About 3% to 5% of the population has mitral valve prolapse. Women are affected more often than men. |
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Bartholin's cyst |
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morning sickness |
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Kegel exercises for women |
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menstrual cramps |
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menstruation |
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postpartum depression |
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recurring urinary tract infection |
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uterine fibroids |
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uterine prolapse |
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varicose veins |
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- Normally, tiny one-way valves inside each vein keep blood from flowing backward. When valves are damaged or do not work properly, a vein may start to bulge and twist. This is called a varicose vein. |
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tension headache |
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toxic shock syndrome |
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- Toxic shock syndrome is a rare, potentially life-threatening disorder. It occurs when toxins made by certain types of bacteria are released into the bloodstream. |
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hysterectomy, vaginal for fallen uterus |
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- This is an operation in which the uterus and cervix are removed through a small cut in the vagina. It is done if the uterus drops from its normal position, which is called a prolapsed uterus. The ovaries and fallopian tubes may also be removed during the procedure. |
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hysterectomy, vaginal, for fibroids or bleeding |
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- This is a surgery to remove the uterus and cervix through a cut in the vagina. This procedure may be needed when fibroids or abnormal vaginal bleeding are present. Sometimes the ovaries and fallopian tubes are also removed. |
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hysterectomy, vaginal, assisted with laparoscopy |
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- This surgery removes the uterus and cervix through the vagina using a laparoscope. A laparoscope is a small tube with a light and camera at one end. This allows the surgeon to see the inside of the pelvic cavity without making a big cut in the skin. The ovaries and fallopian tubes may also be removed in this procedure. This type of surgery allows for faster healing and smaller scars than older methods. |
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pregnancy and exercise |
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- Pregnancy is the process of childbearing and can be divided into three stages: preconception (before pregnancy), antenatal (during pregnancy), and postpartum (after pregnancy). There are specific exercise guidelines for woman at each of these stages of pregnancy. |
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stress and women |
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- Stress is the "wear and tear" the body goes through as it adjusts to the constantly changing environment. Anything that causes change in a person's life causes stress. |
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