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 […]