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Many people fear surgery. Even surgeons who regularly perform hundreds of surgeries have a certain fear of surgeries if one is to be done on them. I mean, who would not be afraid of being cut open? This fear has become unreasonable with all modern technology and know-how. Why hysterectomy? You may

Nausea is the feeling that you are about to vomit. This is a very common symptom associated with thousands of medical conditions. As such it is very difficult to come to a diagnosis based on nausea alone. You should give your doctor many more details than just "I feel like I'm about to vomit". What

What's a Bartholin's gland? They are two tiny glands, each the size of a peanut buried in the soft tissue of the labia majora - the outer lips of the vulva. Normally you can't see or feel these glands. They secrete small amounts of a thick viscous liquid. Each gland ejects its secretions along a

Whenever a small painful wound appears on the vulva all of a sudden, the first thing that comes to mind is: "Is this a STD?" The next thing is panic. Slow down. Take a deep breath and think things through logically. Think back! Gather your thoughts and think back. For it to be a STD, you have to

Abnormal vaginal discharge is worrisome, but panic and worry do not solve anything. Do not stress yourself trying to figure it out on your own; visit your doctor because abnormal vaginal discharge can sometimes be a symptom of something serious. What could it be? It is vital to understand that

There are several conditions which have the same presenting features as those seen in pregnancy. To understand these conditions better, we should first take a look the common symptoms of pregnancy. These symptoms include: Implantation bleeding Missed periods Breast tenderness Lower backache

Headaches during periods are a common complaint. A good clinical history is essential to differentiate between possible causes. From a long list of possible causes, premenstrual syndrome and migraine are the two most commonly encountered conditions at the office. Premenstrual syndrome Premenstrual

First things are first: White particles floating in the urine is quite a "common condition" than you know. That said - do not panic. Rather, try and get an appointment to see your doctor as soon as possible. If at any point this is accompanied by pain and/or fever, you should see a doctor even if

Premenstrual symptoms are very common. They vary from one cycle to the other and from one woman to another. They range from mild to severe. The list of premenstrual symptoms is quite long, but a few very common symptoms are worthy of note. Weight gain, water retention, sleep disturbance, nipple

Menstruation is a complex process controlled by a number of female sex hormones. The hypothalamus, pituitary gland and the ovaries secrete these critical hormones in minute amounts. Even a slight imbalance of these hormones is felt far and wide. Regular or irregular, very light, scanty menstrual