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Wounds in the vagina or vulva can arise from a variety of causes, ranging from injuries caused by friction during intimate contact, allergy to clothing or intimate absorbents, or by depilation done without care, however, in many cases it is possible that a sexually transmitted disease transmission, such as genital herpes, syphilis or chancroid, for example, is the cause of the injury

Weight loss should be a concern when it occurs unintentionally without the person realizing that you are losing weight. In general, it is normal to lose weight after stressful stages such as changing jobs, going through a divorce or losing a loved one. However, if weight loss is not linked to these factors and neither to diet or increased physical activity, one should seek a doctor to assess the cause of the problem, which may be diseases such as thyroid problems, diabetes or cancer

Childhood urinary incontinence is when the child can not hold pee during the day or night after 5 years of age. When lack of pee control happens during the day, this is called daytime enuresis, and when it happens at night, and the child pees in bed, this is called nocturnal enuresis. Usually the child can control pee and poo properly, without the need for specific treatment, but sometimes treatment with their own devices, medicines or physical therapy may be necessary

Treatment for urinary incontinence, also called enuresis, which is the involuntary and repeated loss of urine after 5 years of age, during the day or at night, can be done with: Urinary alarms , which are devices that have a sensor that is put on the child's panties or underwear and that touch when she starts to pee, waking her up and causing her to get up to urinate, as the pictures show

Apple cider vinegar is super antioxidant and can improve joints besides having the ability to prevent diseases like diabetes and cancer by being rich in minerals, vitamins and phytochemicals. This vinegar is made by fermenting apple juice, which is made through yeasts that turn the fruit sugar into alcohol

Gender dysphoria consists of a disconnect between the sex with which the person is born and their gender identity, that is, the person who is born with a male gender, but has an inner feeling as a female and vice versa. In addition, the person with gender dysphoria may also feel that he or she is neither male nor female, that it is a combination of the two, or that their gender identity changes

The pH of the blood should be within 7.35 and 7.45 and the change in these values ​​is a very serious situation, which puts health at risk, and even risk of death. Acidosis is when blood becomes more acidic, with values ​​between 6.85 and 7.35, while alkalosis occurs when the blood pH is between 7.45 and

Urinary incontinence in pregnancy is a common situation that usually regresses spontaneously after the baby's birth and can be caused by: Baby's weight that makes the urinary sphincter more relaxed; Hormones that serve to prevent contractions that also relax the perineum muscles; Displacement of the uterus with the growth of the baby that changes the position of other organs and presses the bladder

Medications that delay puberty are substances that influence the functioning of the pituitary, preventing the release of LH and FSH, two hormones very important for the sexual development of children. Most of the time, these medications are used in cases of precocious puberty, to delay the process and allow the child to develop at the same pace as their friends

Gene therapy, or gene therapy, is an innovative treatment that uses gene modifications to treat a disease and may in the future be the cure for various genetic diseases and even cancer. This type of therapy mainly involves bringing about changes in the DNA of cells affected by the disease and activating the body's defenses to recognize damaged tissues and eliminate them, which is done by injecting genetically modified tissues or viruses into the body of the patient

Stress urinary incontinence is easily identified when involuntary urine leakage occurs by making some effort like coughing, laughing, sneezing, or lifting heavy objects, for example. This usually happens when the pelvic floor muscles and the urinary sphincter are weak and therefore more common in the elderly

In physical therapy there are great treatment options to control urine, which are indicated before or after surgery. Physical therapy consists of strengthening the pelvic floor muscles to prevent involuntary loss of urine, but to have the expected effect it should be done daily at home, in addition to going to the clinic at least once a week

Treatment for metabolic syndrome should be guided by a general practitioner or cardiologist, and usually aims to reduce the risk of developing heart disease and type 2 diabetes. rather than the use of drugs such as antihypertensives, blood glucose and cholesterol regulators. Metabolic syndrome is dangerous for health, since it is associated with the development of several complications, such as infarction, stroke, diabetic retinopathy or even increased risk of death

Cardiopulmonary bypass is a technique that is widely used in open heart surgery, such as replacing a valve, transplantation, or revascularization of the heart muscle, as it replaces the work of the heart and lungs. Thus, the doctor can perform the surgery without worrying about the blood circulation

Stuttering exercises consist of speaking loudly, to one, two, or a group of people. To begin with you can read a text alone, loudly in front of the mirror. But then you have to expose yourself and talk to other people. The more you talk, the better. The point is that if you stutter, stutter, assume yourself as a stutterer for other people

Epidural or epidural anesthesia is a type of anesthesia that blocks the pain and sensations of only one region of the body, usually from the waist down. It is made so that the person can stay awake during surgery because it does not affect the level of consciousness, and is usually used during simple surgical procedures, such as during normal delivery or in small surgeries such as gynecological or aesthetic, for example

Migraine attacks are 3 to 5 times more common in women than men, and this is mainly due to the hormonal changes that the female organism undergoes throughout life. Thus, the rise and fall of estrogen and progesterone levels that happen due to situations like menstruation, hormonal pills use and pregnancy can worsen migraine attacks, which is called hormonal migraine

To cure a fast virus is important to stay home and rest, ingest at least 2 L of water and make a light meal, opting for boiled and grilled. In cases of a strong virus, it may be necessary to use medicine to reduce symptoms such as fever, vomiting and diarrhea. Virosis is generally more common in children, infants, and people with a weak immune system and treatment takes an average of 1 week, with gastroenteritis and influenza being the most common viral infections

Do you know those doubts about the zika virus that everyone has, but that no one answers right? Yes, today we came to end the myths and tell the whole truth about this virus that is causing many problems and generating many doubts in the population. 1. Can Zika be transmitted through semen and breast milk

To prevent the development of the mosquito Aedes Aegypti , responsible for diseases such as Dengue, Zika or Chikungunya, the Ministry of Health has used a pesticide called Pyriproxyfen in the water reservoirs of the most affected regions, such as the Northeast. This pesticide is capable of affecting the development of mosquito larvae, preventing them from surviving before they reach their adult form