Breast Cancer: 5 Ways to Reduce Your Risk
Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women – it is estimated that one in 8 women will be affected by this type of disease over the course of their lives, with trends in
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
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
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
Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) is associated with a series of physical and psychological symptoms that occur each time during the same period of the menstrual cycle, while absent for
Itching in menopause
What causes it, how it is treated Itching is a common problem during menopause and can occur in the body, face or genitals. Hormonal changes that occur during menopause can cause,
LAPAROSCOPY
The word Laparoscopy is Greek and means abdominal overview. It is essentially a surgical technique that has been used for over 30 years in many medical specialties, such as gynaeco
VAGINITIS
Symptoms, prevention, treatment Vaginitis is a vaginal infection that can occur in all women but affects more women of childbearing age. It is estimated that three out of ten women
FIBROIDS
Fibroids are almost always benign tumors that grow anywhere in the uterus. They occur in at least 25-30% of women of childbearing age and are directly related to the presence of es