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Testing for a Low Sperm Count

Oligospermia is a profoundly disturbing diagnosis for a man. It needs careful evaluation before a definitive diagnosis is made, and before appropriate treatment can be decided upon.

20 Feb 2017

Oligospermia is a condition in which the sperm count is below 15 million/ml semen. Many reproductive and non-reproductive causes have been reported, but the cause remains unexplained in most cases. It is the cause of infertility in approximately a third of couples seeking assisted reproductive techniques in order to conceive.

20 Feb 2017

Low Sperm Count

A low sperm count, or oligospermia, is a condition in which the concentration of sperm in the ejaculated semen is too low to promote the natural fertilization of an ovum. It is usually defined as a sperm count below 20 million/ml of semen, though more recent research puts the threshold at below 15 million.

20 Feb 2017

Treatment and Prevention of Dimethyl Fumarate Allergy

Dimethyl fumarate (DMF) is a white crystalline powder, which is packed in sachets to protect leather goods like recliners, sofas, couches, or armchairs, against mold attack.

17 Feb 2017

Tokophobia Consequences

Tokophobia is a serious psychological condition which is defined as a woman’s unreasonable and excessive fear of death or serious harm as a result of childbirth, to the extent of actively avoiding pregnancy despite her desire to have children.

17 Feb 2017

Primary and Secondary Tokophobia

Tokophobia is a condition in which a woman has an excessive and unreasonable fear of harm or death as a result of pregnancy and childbirth, which leads to her avoiding or even terminating a pregnancy. Tokophobia may be classed as either primary or secondary.

17 Feb 2017

Management of Tokophobia

Tokophobia is a mental issue which causes a woman to fear pregnancy and childbirth so intensely as to avoid undergoing them. Both primary and secondary tokophobia are known - primary tokophobia occurs before a woman ever experiences pregnancy, while the secondary form is found in parous women.

17 Feb 2017

Causes of Tokophobia

Tokophobia refers to an excessive and unreasonable fear of pregnancy and childbirth. This may be primary or secondary. Primary tokophobia occurs before a woman ever becomes pregnant. The stimulus may be early sexual trauma, rape, early exposure to the facts of vaginal birth as occurs in sex education classes at school, or even watching videos of childbirth when very young.

16 Feb 2017

Chemotherapy for Breast Cancer

Chemotherapy is a common treatment for women who have breast cancer. In most cases, it is used in combination with other techniques such as surgical mastectomy, radiotherapy, and hormonal therapy. However, it may be used as a stand-alone treatment in some cases, such as for advanced stage breast cancer.

15 Feb 2017

Oophorectomy for Ovarian Cancer

For women who are at high risk of developing ovarian breast cancer, prophylactic bilateral oophorectomy to remove the ovaries on both sides and reduce the risk of these cancers may be indicated. The procedure is primarily performed to reduce the risk of ovarian cancer, although it is also associated with a reduced risk of breast cancer.

15 Feb 2017

Ovarian Cancer and Genetics

Women who have a strong family history of breast or ovarian cancer are more likely to be affected by cancer of the ovaries, fallopian tube, or peritoneal cavity. This is thought to be due to a mutation in one of the genes that are involved in the regulation of cell growth and replication in these areas, which can be inherited from the parents.

15 Feb 2017

Sofa Dermatitis

Sofa dermatitis refers to a persistent skin allergy that occurs in people who have bought leather sofas, couches, and other upholstered furniture pieces made in China. This manifests as eczematous rashes and in some cases, serious chemical burns.

15 Feb 2017

Living with Breast Cancer

Women with breast cancer, who have undergone treatment to eradicate the abnormal cell growth and come out on the other side as a survivor, can experience a complex set of challenges as they recover. In particular, there can be complex emotional and physical changes to face as they continue with their lives. Learning to adjust to these changes can be stressful, and every woman will respond differently.

15 Feb 2017

HER-2 Positive Breast Cancer

Human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2) is a gene that can play an important role in the development of some types of breast cancer. This gene is also sometimes referred to as Erc-B2 receptor tyrosine kinase 2 (ERBB2). This gene is involved in the production of HER2 proteins, which are present on breast cells as receptors to control the growth, division, and repair of the cells.

15 Feb 2017

Hormone Receptor Positive Breast Cancer

Hormone receptor-positive (HR-positive or HR+) breast cancer is a type of breast cancer that feeds on the presence of estrogen and progesterone hormones in the body to grow. This type of breast cancer can be targeted with hormonal treatments to slow down the growth of the cancer cells or reduce the risk of recurrence.

15 Feb 2017

Familial Breast Cancer

Approximately 1 in 15 cases of breast cancer are considered to be caused by a gene mutation inherited from a parent, known as hereditary or familial breast cancer.

15 Feb 2017

Breast Cancer Awareness

Breast cancer awareness is a movement that aims to increase awareness and reduce the stigma linked to the symptoms and treatment of breast cancer. Through the provision of education about the characteristics of breast cancer to the general public, supporters believe that more people can become informed about the disease, leading to improved treatment outcomes for the affected women due to earlier detection and better treatment methods.

15 Feb 2017

Genetics of Breast Cancer

Breast cancer involves uncontrolled growth of cells in the breasts, which is caused by a mutation in genes. These gene mutations may be inherited from the individual’s parents or acquired throughout their lifetime.

14 Feb 2017

Tokophobia – Fear of Pregnancy and Childbirth

Pregnancy is a desirable and anticipated outcome of marriage in most young women. However, it is also a time when many fears and anxieties crop up, and this is especially true in the third trimester.

14 Feb 2017

Irritant vs Allergic Contact Dermatitis

Contact dermatitis is a condition in which the skin suffers inflammation, becoming red, itchy, swollen, and perhaps developing rashes, after coming into contact with a specific substance. It is known to be of two major types; irritant or allergic contact dermatitis.

14 Feb 2017