Breast Cancer: Treatment
Ongoing progress in the treatment of breast cancer has led to effective treatments and many options available. The treatment is specific to each patient, with the aim of eliminatin
Myths and truths about HPV
Particularly useful notes on HPV, from the Hellenic Society of Papillomavirus Research and Treatment. MYTH 1: Anyone who is infected with HPV will have it forever. TRUTH: The molec
Assisted Reproduction and IVF: Wrong to be identified
In their quest to have a child, a couple today has a number of therapeutic approaches at their disposal. IVF is just one of these treatments that are generally described as assiste
Dr. Nikolopoulos At MITERA
After 17 years at IASO, in the laparoscopic department since 2009, in the IVF unit since 2015 and as a member of the colposcopy department since 2006, Dr. Nikolopoulos opens a new,
When the period is delayed
Several reasons, more or less serious, may play a role in delaying the period. Besides a possible pregnancy, other causes for the late appearance of the period are: Changes in body
TYPES OF TWINS
Explanatory illustration shows the different way in which the twins develop in the womb. The left column depicts dizygotic twins – the most common type of twin pregnancy (abo
Treat incontinence
Incontinence, that is, unintentional loss of urine, is a fairly common phenomenon, especially in women. It is estimated that about 20% of the female population over 40 years old ha
21 reasons to see a gynecologist before closing 21
Most young women do not need to have a Pap test until they are 21 years old. However, there are still many other reasons to visit a gynecologist before you reach this age. HEALTH T
Sunscreen: Does it Affect Male Fertility?
A new study shows that some of the chemical ‘filters’ of sunscreen affect sperm function. Sunscreens contain substances that prevent UV radiation from reaching the skin
Epidural: what you need to know
Although there is no “unit of measure” for pain, it is estimated that birth pains are one of the most painful experiences a woman can experience. One of the perceptions