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A chemical peel is a cosmetic procedure used to enhance the texture and appearance of the skin. The technique involves applying a chemical solution to the skin to induce a controlled injury. This causes the skin’s outermost layer to peel off, and reveal smoother, more youthful layers below. A chemical

Dealing with a baby that needs emergency neonatal care can be a stressful experience for you and your family. Fortunately, an advanced neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) can provide your baby with specialised care and give them the best start to life. Babies born before 30 weeks are usually referred

After bringing your newborn home, it’s natural to want to exercise extreme caution and care to keep them in the pink of health. If you’re a new parent looking for tips, this list can help you take care of your newborn with ease. Skincare Notes & Tips Your baby’s skin and

To begin with, let’s understand what a pap smear is and how it is done. A Pap smear, or a Pap test, is a screening tool used to detect abnormal or cancerous cells in the cervix (opening of the uterus). For the procedure, a small brush or spatula is used

Coming to terms with cancer can be tough. Which is why it’s important to pay attention to little changes in your body to catch symptoms early and seek appropriate intervention. Cancers that commonly affect women include breast cancer, cervical cancer, ovarian cancer, endometrial cancer and lung cancer. Here’s a look

  Fertility reduces with age, and planning a baby as you get older can sometimes be fraught with difficulty. While there’s no ‘right’ age to get pregnant, it’s important to sensitise yourself to your advancing biological clock. If you’ve been putting off having a child, or are experiencing difficulty conceiving, this

Natural labour can be exhausting, but it can be just as rewarding. And while pain comes with the territory, there are several techniques you can use to minimise your discomfort and make your labour easier. Here are some natural labour pain relief techniques that can serve as a blessing. Paced Activity While

Vaginismus is a condition that involves a muscle spasm in the pelvic floor muscles. The muscles involuntarily contract when you try to insert something into it, like a penis or a tampon. This can make sexual intercourse difficult and quite painful. Some women develop vaginismus after menopause due to a

Your life depends on the blood running through the veins. Without blood life is impossible! The most important part of a red blood cell (RBC) is the haemoglobin. It is a proteinous structure that carries oxygen to the different parts of the body. Any abnormalities in the haemoglobin level, structure,

[caption id="attachment_19988" align="alignnone" width="1400"] What are pap smear and colposcopy tests?[/caption] Cervical cancer is one that arises from the cervix and is one of the most common and frequently diagnosed cancers. Pap smear and colposcopy are tests that examine the vagina and help in screening patients for precancerous or cancerous cells.

Hysterectomy is a surgical procedure to remove the uterus or the womb typically to treat cancer, chronic pain (painful periods) or heavy bleeding. In a few cases, a hysterectomy also includes removing other parts such as the tissues of the vagina, the cervix, the fallopian tubes, and ovaries. Why opt

Cramps and pelvic pain are never enjoyable. The cramps that one experiences before a period or during the period are absolutely normal. It is caused when the hormone-like compound, prostaglandin contracts the uterine muscles to remove the unfertilized egg along with the uterus lining. But what if there is cramping but

Emergency contraception or “the morning-after pills” is a type of birth control pill taken by women the following morning after unprotected sex when she suspects a ruptured condom or when she missed out on regular contraceptive pills. Emergency contraception is the SOS solution if any other birth control methods fail. It

Most Woman wonder if they could be expecting twins or triplets in the earlier stage of their pregnancy. It differs from woman to woman, but there are some symptoms which indicate that you are having more than one baby. The symptoms of Twin Pregnancy are: More and faster weight gain A woman may

Pregnancy is one of the most exciting phases of one’s life. However, conceiving a baby is not a very simple task but is rather a calculative thing and requires tracking of one’s menstrual cycle besides various other factors. Though you can get pregnant at any time of your menstrual cycle,