An incompetent cervix means that a woman’s cervix is effacing and dilating prematurely (meaning before a baby is full term). During a normal pregnancy, the cervix remains long, firm, and closed until late in the third trimester as it begins to prepare for birth. For women with an incompetent cervix, the cervix will efface (soften)…
A pregnancy is considered to be “high risk” if the woman or baby has an increased risk of a health problem during or right after birth. While “high risk” may sound scary, it is actually just a term that doctors assign to certain patients so that they receive special attention during their pregnancies. As a…
Acne often affects adolescents and adults alike and for many is a very frustrating skin condition. In addition to being unsightly, it often impacts the patient’s confidence and self esteem. However, there is no need to suffer from acne, when there are a number of highly effective treatment options available, including chemical peels, clarifying facial…
Athletes of all ages and all abilities strive to improve their performance in whatever sport or activity that they pursue. Improved sports performance is the goal of every professional or non-professional athlete. However, during the past few years, there have been numerous cases where professional athletes have been caught using performance enhancing drugs including steroids,…
Depression is a serious metal condition that affects millions people during their lifetime. The symptoms, which include anxiety, disrupted sleep patterns, feelings of hopelessness, chronic fatigue and an overall sadness; can range from mild to severe. Depression can significantly disrupt a person’s life, as well as their families, if not diagnosed and treated. While there…
Many women are self conscious about the appearance of varicose veins on their legs. Come summer time, wearing shorts and skirts can cause many women to avoid being outside and showing their legs. Varicose veins are twisted, enlarged veins near the surface of the skin and are very noticeable with their deep color. Excessive weight…
Scabies is a skin condition caused by tiny mites that burrow into the skin and cause very itchy skin. Scabies can affect people of all ages, social economic backgrounds, and those with good hygiene procedures. Scabies is highly contagious, and a person who is infected will need to be seen by a doctor right away.…
Hair loss, known medically as Alopecia Areata, is a condition in which hair is lost from parts of the body, most commonly from the scalp. Alopecia Areata causes bald spots on the scalp and is often referred to as “spot baldness.” In rare cases this hair loss can spread to the entire scalp and even…
If you have found a lump in one of your breasts and your doctor finds it to be suspicious, s/he will recommend that you have a breast biopsy done to determine what the lump or mass is. There are different types of biopsy procedures, and your doctor may choose to have a certain one performed…
Facial scars can be disfiguring and profound, affecting your confidence level and the way you present yourself to the world. These permanent marks can have a very real impact on not only your countenance, but also your psychological and emotional health. When facial scarring is severe, it can also limit or inhibit the normal functioning…
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