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 […]