Archive for June, 2007

Breast Cancer is one of the oldest forms of cancerous tumor that mostly occurs in women.

It stands in the second position after the Lung cancer.

It is estimated that one out of every eight women will develop breast cancer at some time in their life.

It occurs very rarely in women below 35.

The risk of developing breast cancer increases in women who passed menopause stage.

If you are with a significant family history of breast cancer, then you have a higher risk of developing this disease.

So, it is a good idea to have breast screening to remain safe.

The breast screening is a way of finding this cancer early. Every year, in the UK, about 1.5 million women undergo breast screening as part of the NHS Breast Screening Program (NHSBSP).

Breast cancer occurs when cells in the breast begin to grow out of control and can then invade nearby tissues or spread throughout the body.

Cells are tiny building blocks of the organs and tissues of the breast, which constantly become old and die. These cells are replaced with new cells. Normally, the division and growth of cells is controlled but when it becomes out of control, a cancer occurs where the cells will continue to divide and becomes a lump.

Today, rapid growth of population is identified as a major problem in the society.

It is mostly due to lack of birth control.

Birth control is also known as contraception or family planning.

If you are planning for a sexual activity, although for the first time, it is better to decide about pregnancy.

When you want to postpone your thought of pregnancy, use some method of birth control.

Birth control is a method used to reduce your possibility of becoming pregnant.

Birth control can be done through several birth control methods including Intrauterine Device (IUD), cervical cap, condom (female), diaphragm, injection, Intrauterine System (IUS), natural family planning (’rhythm’) method, pills, and spermicides.

They also prevent sexual transmitted diseases such as such as gonorrhea, genital warts, syphilis, pelvic inflammatory diseases and so on.

Intrauterine Device (IUD) is a kind of birth control method used by women. The IUD is a “T” shaped device made-up of molded polyethylene plastic coated with barium, which can be seen on X-ray.

Anemia is a blood disorder that occurs when there aren’t enough healthy red blood cells in the body to carry out sufficient amounts of oxygen to the tissues.

This type of blood disorder is common in women due to menstruation, pregnancy and breast-feeding.

Red blood cells contains hemoglobin, an iron rich protein that gives blood its red color and, more significantly, helps in transportation of oxygen from lungs to all other parts of the body.

The formation of hemoglobin depends on the nutritional supplies of iron and protein.

It can occur due to any number of mineral deficiencies. Thus, there are various types of anemia. However, most are very rare but some are known and common among people.

A most common and well-known type is iron deficiency anemia. It occurs when there is lack of iron in the body which is required for the formation of hemoglobin.

The aim of anemia treatment is generally to replace the deficient minerals in the body. As said earlier, iron-deficiency anemia is one of the most commonly occurring forms of anemia. The best treatment for this type is mostly in-take of more iron.

Abortion is a premature ending of a pregnancy.

It is estimated that, in the United States, about six million women become pregnant every year.

Out of them, 50% are unintended.

Unwanted childbirths will be noticed for every 1 out of 10 newborns.

It is also estimated that about 1.3 million women choose abortion every year.

Abortions can occur for several reasons including failure of contraceptives (birth control), unready for pregnancy, inability to support a baby, pregnancy resulting from rape or incest, mental conditions that endanger the health if pregnancy is continued, abnormal growth of fetus and so on.

Most of the abortions will be performed in the first trimester (first three months of pregnancy). If you are considering abortion, this is an important time for knowing as much as you can about ending of a pregnancy.

Gynecologist, your family doctor (if trained), physician assistant can perform abortion. Before you can receive an abortion, you should undergo certain examinations and tests including: a medical history, a physical exam, and some laboratory tests.

Some tests will be done to diagnose a pregnancy and to confirm if any health conditions that need special considerations. You must also attend a counseling to discuss regarding your abortion alternatives. A physical examination before an abortion takes place.