Surgery to remove the fibroid is indicated when a woman has symptoms such as severe abdominal pain and heavy menstruation, which do not improve with the use of medication, or when she has difficulty getting pregnant or infertility, due to the presence of the fibroid in the uterus. This surgery is usually not necessary when […]
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In women who have a regular menstrual cycle of 28 days, the fertile period begins on the 11th day, from the first day of menstruation and lasts until the 17th day, these being the best days to get pregnant. However, in women with irregular menstruation, the calculation of the fertile period must be done taking […]
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Pregnancy without penetration is possible, but it is very difficult to achieve, as, in most cases, the amount of sperm that comes into contact with the vaginal canal is very small, which makes it difficult for the egg to be fertilized. Furthermore, sperm have less mobility outside the body and can only survive for a […]
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Azoospermia is the complete absence of sperm in semen, being one of the main causes of infertility in men. This condition can happen due to obstruction in the place where the sperm should pass, infections or be the result of a blow to the testicles, for example. Although azoospermia is one of the main causes […]
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The copper IUD is a very effective contraceptive method, which is inserted inside the uterus and prevents possible pregnancy, lasting up to 10 years. This device is a small piece of copper-coated polyethylene capable of altering the characteristics of the uterus and cervical mucus, reducing sperm mobility and preventing pregnancy. It is important that the […]
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PMS (premenstrual tension) is a syndrome caused by natural hormonal changes during the menstrual cycle, which can cause physical and/or emotional symptoms, such as anxiety, crying spells, muscle pain, colic and irritability. Generally, PMS appears 1 to 2 weeks before menstruation and its symptoms may remain more intense until the day of menstruation. Although they […]
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Heavy menstrual flow is characterized by the greater amount of blood lost during the menstrual period, which means that pads or menstrual collectors must be changed/emptied every hour. Furthermore, while the normal menstrual period lasts between 3 and 5 days, the heavy flow lasts for more than 7 days and is usually accompanied by some […]
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Fertilization is the moment in which the sperm manages to penetrate the egg, which happens during the woman’s fertile period. After fertilization of the egg, the zygote is formed, which will develop and form the embryo and, later, the fetus. Fertilization occurs in the fallopian tubes, also called uterine tubes, and the egg or zygote […]
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The contraceptive pill, or simply “pill”, is a hormone-based medicine and the main contraceptive method used by most women, and must be taken daily to guarantee 98% protection against unwanted pregnancy. Some examples of contraceptive pills are Diane 35, Yasmin or Cerazette, for example, however the type of contraceptive varies from woman to woman and, […]
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To choose the best contraceptive method, it is important to consult a gynecologist to discuss the various options and choose the most appropriate one, because the indication may vary according to the reason why the contraceptive is being indicated. The pill is the most popular contraceptive method, but as it must be taken every day, […]
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