Diagnostic Testing for Female Infertility
Fertility Testing & Diagnosis for Women An evaluation of a woman for infertility is appropriate for women who have not become pregnant after having 12 months of regular, unprotected intercourse. Being evaluated earlier is appropriate after six months for women who are older than age 35 or who have one of the following in […]
Advantage and Disadvantages of Minimally Invasive Heart Surgery
Benefits of Minimally Invasive Surgical Techniques The benefits of minimally invasive surgery include: . Small incisions . Small scars Most patients also have . Less pain . Shorter hospital stay after surgery . Lower risk of infection . Less trauma to tissues, nerves, organs, and muscles . Lower risk of bleeding and blood transfusion […]
DNA Fragmentation Test
What is Sperm DNA Fragmentation? DNA is the hereditary material in humans and other organisms and consists of two long chains—DNA strands—that are coiled around each other, each made of sugars and phosphate. The information in DNA is stored as a code made up of four types of molecules called bases, which are attached […]
Sonohysterogram
What is a Sonohysterogram? A sonohysterogram is a special kind of ultrasound that lets your healthcare provider see inside your uterus. With a sonohysterogram, an ultrasound records structures and shapes inside your uterus while your uterus is filled with saline. A sonohysterogram can help your provider see problem areas in your uterus and uterus […]
Dysmenorrhea
What are Menstrual Cramps? Dysmenorrhea is the medical term for pain with your period (menstruation) or menstrual cramps. There are two types of dysmenorrhea: primary and secondary. Primary dysmenorrhea is the name for common menstrual cramps that come back over and over again (recurrent) and aren’t due to other diseases. Pain usually begins one […]
Adenocarcinoma Cancers
What is Adenocarcinoma? If you’ve been told that you have adenocarcinoma, it means that you have cancer in the glands that line your organs. This type of cancer can affect several different areas of your body, including the: . Breast. . Prostate. . Pancreas. . Esophagus. . Colon/rectum. . Stomach. . Lungs. About Iranian […]
Veneers problem
Problems with Veneers What are disadvantages of dental veneers? Dental veneers have some drawbacks, which are as follows: . Alteration of teeth: To fit the veneers, the tooth in focus needs to be altered or partially shed. This leads to weakening of the healthy teeth. Customized veneers are created with proper measurements to ensure minimum […]
Uterine Cancer
What is Uterine Cancer? Uterine cancer is a general term that describes cancers of your uterus, or womb. Uterine cancer includes two types of cancer: endometrial cancer (more common) and uterine sarcoma. . Endometrial cancer develops in the endometrium, the inner lining of your uterus. It’s one of the most common gynecologic cancers — […]
Miscarriage
What is a Miscarriage? A miscarriage (also called a spontaneous abortion) is the unexpected ending of a pregnancy in the first 20 weeks of gestation. Just because it’s called a “miscarriage” doesn’t mean you did something wrong in carrying the pregnancy. Most miscarriages are beyond your control and occur because the fetus stops growing. […]
Nasopharyngeal Cancer
What is Nasopharyngeal Cancer? Nasopharyngeal cancer affects the tissue that connects the back of your nose to the back of your mouth. This area is called the nasopharynx, and it’s located just above the roof of your mouth, at the base of your skull. When you breathe in through your nose, air flows through […]