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Contraceptive Suppositories and IUCD using Contraindications
on Jul 31, 2007 in sperms residual sperms pregnancy gynecologist pregnant uterus IUCD How do Contraceptive (Spermicidal) Suppositories work?They work by immobilizing the sperm by chemical actions and need to be inserted at least 5 minutes prior to intercourse. The effect lasts for an hour and usually gives protection for a single co...
What s a Fibroid?
on Nov 19, 2007 in fibroids Dr Licciardi drlicciardicom uterus myoma A fibroid is an abnormal growth in the uterus. We also call them myomas. I say abnormal because a fibroid shouldn't be there, however so many women have fibroids we consider them common. How common are they? At least 30% of women have fibroids. I hav...
Chemical Found that Primes Uterus to Contract – Prematurity Awareness Month
on Nov 21, 2008 in Preemies Pregnancy cause of labor chemicals that induce labor contractions preemie prematurity awareness preterm labor prostacyclin uterus Despite our best efforts, doctors and scientists know relatively little about what causes the uterus to contract and a woman to go into labor. However, recent research on uterine muscle tissue samples removed after scheduled c-sections has now brou...
Chemical Found that Primes Uterus to Contract - Prematurity Awareness Month
on Nov 20, 2008 in Preemies Pregnancy cause of labor chemicals that induce labor contractions preemie prematurity awareness preterm labor prostacyclin uterus Despite our best efforts, doctors and scientists know relatively little about what causes the uterus to contract and a woman to go into labor. However, recent research on uterine muscle tissue samples removed after scheduled c-sections has now brou...
Timely tests can avoid miscarriages and help you ‘carry’ safely
on Jan 2, 2009 in chromosome abnormalities bicornuate two horned uterus partial septum uterus birth defects Picture by dranupamaA miscarriage can be medically defined as a ‘pregnancy loss’ and a lady aged above 35 definitely stands at a greater risk than a woman of 25 years of age. Furthermore, the chances of a conception of a pregnancy are also very f...