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Sickle Cell Anemia (Sickle Cell Disease) What is Sickle Cell Anemia? Sickle cell anemia is a form of the inherited blood disorder, sickle cell disease. Sickle cell anemia affects your red blood cells, turning them from round flexible discs into stiff and sticky sickled cells. Sickled cells keep red blood cells from doing their job, […]
Common Signs of Infertility in Men and Women
There are numerous conditions that can contribute to infertility in men and women. The signs and symptoms of each can vary greatly. If you’re concerned, it’s important to consult with your doctor. Common symptoms of infertility include the following. Common Signs of Infertility in Women 1. Irregular periods The average woman’s cycle is 28 […]
Gallbladder Cancer
What is Gallbladder Cancer? Gallbladder cancer occurs when malignant (cancer) cells grow in your gallbladder, a pear-shaped organ located under your liver in your upper abdomen. The outside of your gallbladder is made up of four layers of tissue: . The inner layer (mucosal layer). . The muscle layer. . The connective tissue layer. […]
Acupuncture
What is Acupuncture? Acupuncture is a treatment that uses very thin steel needles inserted into the skin to stimulate specific points in the body. The goal is to relieve a health condition or symptom, such as pain. The practice comes from traditional Chinese medicine. Scientific studies have confirmed its effectiveness for some conditions. Before Acupuncture […]
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Metastasis (Metastatic Cancer) What is Metastatic Cancer? Metastatic cancer refers to cancer that has spread beyond the point of origin to other, distant areas of the body. To fully understand metastatic cancer, we’ll first define metastasis: Metastasis is a word used to describe the spread of cancer. Unlike normal cells, cancer cells have the ability […]
Parathyroid Cancer
What is Parathyroid Cancer (Parathyroid Carcinoma)? Parathyroid cancer is a rare cancer that develops in the tissue of your parathyroid glands. Your parathyroid glands are usually located behind your thyroid — a butterfly-shaped gland in the front of your neck. Healthcare professionals don’t use the four-stage naming system for parathyroid cancer that’s commonly used […]
The Best Age for Liposuction
What is the Right Age to Have Liposuction? The answer to this question can vary based on who you ask. However, younger patients tend to do better with liposuction because their skin is elastic enough to shrink down to size after the excess fat is removed. Mature patients may not have enough skin elasticity […]
Anovulation
What is Anovulation? Anovulation happens when an egg (ovum) doesn’t release from your ovary during your menstrual cycle. An egg is needed to have a pregnancy. Since multiple hormones are involved in ovulation, there are many causes of anovulation. Chronic anovulation is a common cause of infertility. Before Anovulation Treatment How does ovulation work? Ovulation […]
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Heavy Menstrual Bleeding (Menorrhagia) What is Heavy Menstrual Bleeding (Menorrhagia)? Heavy menstrual bleeding (formerly called menorrhagia) is when your periods are extremely heavy or prolonged. “Heavy” means that your period lasts longer than seven days or that you lose more blood than is typical during menstruation. You may bleed so much that you have to […]
Chorionic Villus Sampling for Prenatal Diagnosis
What is Chorionic Villus Sampling? Chorionic villus sampling (CVS) is a type of prenatal testing. You may choose to undergo this genetic testing during pregnancy to check your unborn baby (fetus) for health conditions like Down syndrome. It also confirms sex. CVS testing takes a small sample of cells from the placenta, the organ that […]