PCOS is one of the most common endocrine disorders in women of reproductive age, often complicated by chronic anovulatory infertility and hyperandrogenism with the clinical manifestations of oligomenorrhoea, hirsutism, and acne. Many women with this condition are obese and have a higher prevalence of impaired glucose tolerance, type II diabetes and sleep apnoea than is […]
Gynaecology
Gynaecology is the branch of physiology and medicine which deals with the functions and diseases specific to women and girls, especially those affecting the reproductive system.
The importance of Vitamin D during pregnancy
Vitamin D deficiency and insufficiency are common across the globe. Large epidemiological studies reveal the high prevalence of vitamin D in women, including antenatal and lactating mothers. Vitamin D requirements are probably greater in pregnancy, as evidenced by physiologically higher 1,25-dehydroxy vitamin D levels seen in the second and third trimesters. While 1,25(OH) 2D levels […]
The basics of breastfeeding
“A newborn baby has only three demands. They are; warmth in the arms of (his) mother, food from her breasts and security in the knowledge of her presence. Breastmilk satisfies all three.” Grantly Dick-Read The American Academy of Pediatrics strongly recommends exclusive breastfeeding until a baby is at least 6 months of age as it […]
Think Pink – Spreading the word on breast cancer
Breast cancer is a group of diseases that affect breast tissue. Some Facts About Breast Cancer Most breast cancers are found in women who are 50 years old or older, but breast cancer also affects younger women. Men also get breast cancer, but it is not very common. Less than 1% of breast cancers occur […]
Everything you wanted to know about Breast Cancer
On an average 1 in 8 women suffer from the risk of developing breast cancer in their lifetime. The World Health Organization states that breast cancer is the most common cancer among women worldwide.[1] In the UAE alone, breast cancer is one the top 5 cancers, and the leading cause of deaths caused by cancer. […]