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Menstruation: Features and Irregularities
The duration and characteristics of the menstrual cycle varies from woman to woman, so it is worth highlighting particular aspects that create doubt. It is also important to mention some of the abnormalities that can affect menstruation and its possible origin.
Amenorrhea. It is the complete absence of menstruation, is because it has never presented (primary) or because they stopped after it has occurred (secondary). The absence of menstrual flow is only normal before puberty, during pregnancy, lactation and menopause.
Amenorrhea due to hormonal problems caused by poor nutrition, strenuous physical exercise, stress and even tumors that affect some of the glands involved in the hormonal cycle. It can also be (especially when primary) because of deficiencies in the anatomy of the uterus or womb. In any case requires the evaluation of the gynecologist. Read the rest of this entry »
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Cervical Cancer Treatment
There are treatments for all patients with cervical cancer. Uses three kinds of treatment:
- Surgery (removing the cancer in an operation)
- Radiation therapy (high-energy radiation to kill cancer cells).
- Chemotherapy (drugs or “poison” to kill cancer cells).
The cancer can be removed using one of the following:
- Cryosurgery involves the removal of the cancer by freezing.
- The laser surgery is the use of a beam of intense light to kill cancer cells.
- Conization is the removal of a piece of fabric into a cone shape at the location of the abnormality. It is used for biopsies, but also for treatment of early cancers of the cervix.
- Electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP) uses an electric current passes through a thin wire loop, which serves as a blade.
- A hysterectomy is an operation that removes the entire uterus, including the entire cervix and the cancer.
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