Luteinizing Hormone (LH)
What is Luteinizing Hormone? Luteinizing hormone (LH) stimulates processes in your body that are important for sexual health, development and reproduction. A tiny structure in your brain called the pituitary gland secretes LH. In turn, LH causes changes in your sex organs — your ovaries or testes — that allow your reproductive system to […]
Transvaginal Ultrasound
What is a Transvaginal Ultrasound? A transvaginal ultrasound is an imaging procedure that allows your provider to see your pelvic cavity and the organs inside your pelvis. These organs include your cervix, uterus, fallopian tubes and ovaries. A transvaginal ultrasound can show abnormal structures or growths in your pelvic area that may indicate a […]
The best age for a facelift
What is the Best Age for a Facelift? The condition of the skin is a key component to projecting a youthful facial appearance. Unfortunately, years of sun exposure, gravity, and the daily stresses of life accelerate the aging process, causing the onset of fine lines and wrinkles. As time passes, these conditions eventually develop into […]
Drugs and Male Fertility
Certain drugs — legal and illegal — can have a negative effect on male fertility (a man’s ability to father a child). Here’s a guide to the most common substances that may affect male fertility, from testosterone to antidepressants. What effects can drugs have on male infertility? Some drugs — legal and illegal — […]
Pap Smear Test
What is a Pap Smear Test? A Pap smear (also called a Pap test) screens for cervical cancer. The test checks for abnormal cells in the cervix that are cancerous or have the potential to become cancerous. During a Pap smear, your healthcare provider takes cells from your cervix to examine under a microscope […]
Birth control the pill
What is Birth Control? Also known as contraception, birth control prevents pregnancy. You have many different birth control options, including the birth control pill. What is the birth control pill? The birth control pill is a type of contraception that contains hormones that prevent pregnancy. People call it “the pill” because it comes in […]
FUPA
What is FUPA? The mons pubis, also known as the pubic area, mons, or FUPA (fat upper pubic area), is the fatty tissue located above the pubic bone. The fat in this area can reach a size that makes some people self-conscious and uncomfortable while wearing tight-fitting clothing such as leggings, skinny jeans, swimsuits, […]
Frontal Lobe Seizure
What are Frontal Lobe Seizures? Frontal lobe seizures are a common form of epilepsy, a neurological disorder in which clusters of brain cells send abnormal signals and cause seizures. These types of seizures stem from the front of the brain. Abnormal brain tissue, infection, injury, stroke, tumors or other conditions can also cause frontal […]
Appendicitis
What is Appendicitis? Appendicitis is an inflammation of the appendix, a finger-shaped pouch that projects from your colon on the lower right side of your abdomen. Appendicitis causes pain in your lower right abdomen. However, in most people, pain begins around the navel and then moves. As inflammation worsens, appendicitis pain typically increases and […]
Keloid Scar
What is a Keloid Scar? A keloid scar is a thick raised scar. It can occur wherever you have a skin injury but usually forms on earlobes, shoulders, cheeks or the chest. If you’re prone to developing keloids, you might get them in more than one place. A keloid scar isn’t harmful to your […]
Metastatic Breast Cancer
What is Metastatic Breast Cancer? Metastatic breast cancer is the most advanced stage of breast cancer. Breast cancer develops when abnormal cells in the breast start to divide uncontrollably. A tumor is a mass or collection of these abnormal cells. Metastasis refers to cancer cells that have spread to a new area of the body. […]
Orchiopexy
What is Orchiopexy? Orchiopexy (or orchidopexy) is a surgery to move an undescended (cryptorchid) testicle into the scrotum and permanently fix it there. Orchiopexy typically also describes the surgery used to resolve testicular torsion. The rate of success of orchiopexy is very high. Before Orchiopexy Surgery Why would someone need orchiopexy? There are two […]
Abnormal menstruation periods
What is Abnormal Menstruation? Most women have menstrual periods that last four to seven days. A woman’s period usually occurs every 28 days, but normal menstrual cycles can range from 21 days to 35 days. Examples of menstrual problems include: . Periods that occur less than 21 days or more than 35 days apart . […]
Buried Penis
What is Buried Penis? Buried penis is a condition that can affect boys and adult men. In this condition, the penis is of normal size but is hidden under the skin of the abdomen, thigh, or scrotum (sac beneath the penis that holds the testicles). Before Buried Penis Treatment What causes buried penis? Buried […]
Hydrosalpinx
What is Hydrosalpinx? Hydrosalpinx refers to a fallopian tube that’s blocked with a watery fluid. To break down the term, “hydro” means water and “salpinx” means fallopian tube. This condition is typically caused by a previous pelvic or sexually transmitted infection, a condition like endometriosis, or previous surgery. Although some women don’t experience any […]
Non-surgical Facial Feminization Treatments
What is Non-surgical Facial Feminization Treatments? If you’re considering facial feminization surgery you may also want to take a look at non-surgical, non-invasive facial treatments AKA “liquid facial feminization”. Of course, feminization without surgery will not produce the same dramatic results that surgical feminization will produce, but there are several facial treatments that will […]
Medical Abortion
What is a Medical Abortion? A medical abortion (or medication abortion) is a procedure in which medication (prescription drugs) is used to end a pregnancy. It does not require surgery and is performed through the ninth week of pregnancy. It involves taking two medications — mifepristone and misoprostol. Mifepristone works by blocking the hormone […]
Adenomyosis
What is Adenomyosis? Adenomyosis is a condition of the female reproductive system. It causes the uterus to thicken and enlarge. Endometrial tissue lines the inside of the uterine wall (endometrium). Adenomyosis occurs when this tissue grows into the myometrium, the outer muscular walls of the uterus. This extra tissue can cause the uterus to […]
Prostatitis
What is Prostatitis? Prostatitis refers to four different conditions that affect the prostate gland. Two types of prostatitis are linked to urinary tract infections (UTIs). Other types are not. Men with prostatitis may have infection, inflammation and/or pain. Adult men of any age can get prostatitis. Many men who are told they have prostatitis […]
Esophageal Atresia
What is Esophageal Atresia? The esophagus is a tube that carries food and liquids from your mouth to your stomach. Esophageal atresia is a digestive system disorder where a baby’s esophagus develops abnormally before birth. In babies with esophageal atresia, the esophagus doesn’t connect correctly to the stomach. This malformation can cause choking and […]
Endometrial Biopsy
What is an Endometrial Biopsy? An endometrial biopsy is a medical procedure in which a small piece of tissue from the lining of the uterus (the endometrium) is removed for examination under a microscope. The removed tissue is examined for cancer or any other cell abnormalities. Before Endometrial Biopsy Why is an endometrial biopsy […]
Septorhinoplasty Recovery
Recovery and Aftercare You should be able to go home the same day. If you had some packing in your nose, it will usually be removed the next morning. You will need to stay off work and away from groups of people for two weeks. This is to avoid catching a cold, which could […]
Nasal polyp surgery removal
Nasal polyps What are Nasal Polyps? Nasal polyps are soft, painless, noncancerous growths on the lining of your nasal passages or sinuses. They hang down like teardrops or grapes. They result from chronic inflammation and are associated with asthma, recurring infection, allergies, drug sensitivity or certain immune disorders. Small nasal polyps may not cause symptoms. […]
Bronchoscopy Recovery
Recovery Bronchoscopy lets your doctor look at your airway through a tube called a bronchoscope. Afterward, you may feel tired for 1 or 2 days. Your mouth may feel very dry for several hours after the procedure. You may also have a sore throat and a hoarse voice for a few days. Sucking on […]
Premature Labor
What is Premature Labor? Premature or pre-term labor is labor that begins more than three weeks before you are expected to deliver. Contractions (tightening of the muscles in the uterus) cause the cervix (lower end of the uterus) to open earlier than normal. Pre-term labor might result in the birth of a premature baby. […]
Dental Bonding
What is Dental Bonding? Dental bonding, sometimes called composite bonding or teeth bonding, is a cosmetic dentistry treatment used to enhance your smile. During the procedure, your dentist applies tooth-colored resin material to the affected teeth to change their shape, size or color. About Iranian Surgery Iranian surgery website is an online medical tourism platform […]
What Are the Risks of HPV During Pregnancy
HPV and Pregnancy Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a type of sexually transmitted infection (STI). Most types of HPV are transmitted through oral, vaginal, or anal sex. HPV is very common. About 80 percent of people will get HPV at some point in their lives. This is because there are over 150 different varieties of HPV. […]
Alopecia Areata
What is Alopecia Areata? Alopecia areata is a condition that causes your hair to fall out in patches. These patches may connect and then become more noticeable. The condition develops when your immune system attacks the hair follicles causing hair loss. This kind of hair loss is very common, it can affect people of […]
Can a surrogate get pregnant while pregnant
1. What Happens in Superfetation? For superfetation to occur without assistive reproductive technology (ART), you would go through two menstrual cycles, back-to-back. Each cycle can lead to pregnancy. The scenario will be as follows: In your first cycle, your body releases an egg, you have sex, and then the egg is fertilized and becomes an […]
Cornea Transplant Complication
Cornea Transplant Risks and Complications Cornea transplant is a relatively safe procedure. Still, it does carry a small risk of serious complications, such as: . Eye infection . Increased risk of clouding of the eye’s lens (cataract) . Pressure increase within the eyeball (glaucoma) . Problems with the stitches used to secure the donor […]