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Post pill amenorrhea

Post pill amenorrhea: definition Following the interruption of a hormonal contraceptive treatment, the menstrual flow could delay to appear for some months: it is a disorder known as post pill amenorrhea. The contraceptive pill is useful to regularize the menstrual cycle, as well as, obviously, to ensure the contraceptive effect: it is therefore clear how - following an estrogenic suspension, although respecting the rules dictated by the gynecologist - the body may be affected suffering alterations about the rhythm of menstruation

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Vaginal Burning

2019

Generality Vaginal burning is a fairly common female intimate disorder , which can be determined by various causes. In most cases, this symptom is found during an irritation , an inflammatory state or an infection of the vagina (muscle-membranous duct that extends from the vulva to the cervix). Furthermore, considering the anatomy of the female genitals, the burning could also derive from a pathological process affecting the vulva or urinary tract

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Infiltrative Ductal Carcinoma of I.Randi

2019

Generality Infiltrative ductal carcinoma is a special type of breast cancer. Also known as invasive ductal carcinoma , this tumor is thus defined for its ability to cross the boundary of the mammary structure to invade other body areas. Unfortunately, it is one of the most widespread forms of breast cancer which, in some cases, can also be associated with other types of cancer, such as lobular carcinoma

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Contraceptive Patch

2019

What is the contraceptive patch? The contraceptive patch represents an innovative hormonal contraceptive method, whose mechanism of action is almost equivalent to that provided by the pill: the correct use of the patch not only ensures an extraordinary prevention of unwanted pregnancies (equal to about 99%), but it also allows the woman to live a serene sexual life, separated from anxieties and fears, the "enemies of love"

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Contraceptive Patch: contraindications

2019

Contraindications for use The use of the contraceptive patch should not be prescribed in the following cases: Thrombosis, angina pectoris; Severe hypertension; Diabetes mellitus with vascular involvement; Liver disorders, liver neoplasms; Breast cancer or estrogen dependent tumors; Hypersensitivity to one or more active ingredients contained in the patch; Severe, persistent and abnormal spotting; It is preferable not to take herbal products, supplements or drugs containing St

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CERVICITIS

2019

Definition of cervicitis The term "cervicitis" defines an inflammatory process, with an acute or chronic course, involving the uterine cervix (or cervix). Often, cervicitis is an expression of venereal diseases, but other causes of an extra-infective nature have also been identified. Cervicitis can be completely asymptomatic; therefore, in the absence of symptoms, the patient is not aware of the ongoing inflammation

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Contraceptive patch, weight gain, advantages and disadvantages

2019

Contraceptive patch and weight gain The belief that the use of the contraceptive patch would make you fat should be debunked: the contraceptive patch has no effect on weight gain, nor on the formation / increase of cellulite. It is estimated, approximately, a possible weight gain of just 300/500 grams during the three weeks of application of the patch: an almost fictitious increase, if we consider that during the seven days of suspension the weight returns as before

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Interrupted Coitus

2019

Interrupted coitus: definition Interrupted coitus is a natural contraceptive method which consists in the immediate and prompt interruption of sexual intercourse a few moments before ejaculation. In an attempt to avoid fertilization, the interrupted coitus therefore provides for the withdrawal of the penis from the vagina shortly before the intercourse: during these moments, the man must worry about directing the ejaculate away from the woman's external genitals

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Natural contraception

2019

Introduction Within the sexual and contraceptive scenario, not only the pill, the transdermal patch, the vaginal ring, the condom and the IUD spiral stand out: the woman, listening to her own body and interpreting the signals that the body sends them, could prevent unwanted pregnancies using natural contraception methods

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Menstrual Cups

2019

Menstrual cups: what are they? An alternative to the classic internal pads are menstrual cups: these are small containers in latex or silicone to be inserted inside the vagina during menstruation, in order to collect the menstrual flow. Unlike internal tampons, menstrual cups do not absorb uterine blood, rather they collect it inside them

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Vaginal Creams

2019

What are The vaginal creams are special pharmaceutical formulations, specially made to be administered at the level of the vaginal mucosa, in order to counteract disorders of different types. The active ingredients contained within the vaginal creams, therefore, vary depending on the type of disease that needs to be treated and - depending on the active ingredient used - the vaginal cream can be dispensed with or without presentation of the prescription