Posted by admin | Posted in Pregnancy | Posted on 22-04-2011
Pregnancy is the most beautiful time of a woman’s life. However, if complications arise, it could also be the most dreadful experience. There are many kinds of pregnancy complications, which a woman can go through. Here are the most common and serious problems of them all:
Placental Abruption
Placental Abruption is a problem, which occurs when the uterus wall prematurely detaches the placenta. This problem usually occurs in women who suffer from high blood pressure. The placenta at this point can slacken off completely.
Bacterial Vaginosis
Bacterial Vaginosis is one of the most common pregnancy complications. Almost 30% of the pregnant women suffer from it, at some point or the other. This problem occurs due to an abnormal imbalance in the woman’s vaginal bacteria. It is said to affect women through intercourse. However, there might be other reasons also. Bacterial Vaginosis can lead to a premature labor. Apart from that, it can also lead to miscarriages, rupture of membranes, and the like.
Ectopic Pregnancy:
Ectopic pregnancy is a one of the most dangerous pregnancy complications, which happens when an egg attaches itself in an area other than the uterus. Most of the ectopic pregnancies occur in the fallopian tube. This is a very problematic form of fertility and is common in women who get pregnant at a later age, have had an ectopic pregnancy before, or have had numerous abortions. An ectopic infertility has only one solution and that is abortion. If not detected on time it can lead to the death of the mother and the child.
Cholestasis of pregnancy
Cholestasis is a disease of the liver, which occurs only during pregnancy. The most common symptom of this disease is excessive itching. Cholestasis is a pregnancy complication that affects the flow of the bile. The flow is either completely or partially stopped, which leads to the production of bile acids inside the liver, that get spilled in the blood stream. Cholestasis can lead to premature birth and fetal distress.
Vaginal Bleeding:
Vaginal bleeding is very common in pregnant women in the first trimester of their getting pregnant, and it is not an issue. The problem becomes serious if the bleeding does not stop even in the second and the third trimester. Vaginal bleeding could indicate many serious conditions such as a miss carriage, molar or ectopic pregnancy, and the like.
Cervical Incompetence:
When the cerclage is incompetent in a woman then it may open up too early leading to a premature birth of the baby. According to the doctors, pregnant women who required a cerclage in one pregnancy will definitely require it again if they get pregnant in the future.
Posted by admin | Posted in Pregnancy | Posted on 12-04-2011
An abdominal pregnancy is an abnormal pregnancy that occurs outside the uterus. Tubal, cervical or ectopic are also names for an abdominal pregnancy. However, abdominal pregnancies are rare in that they are a complication caused by an ectopic pregnancy. An ectopic pregnancy sometimes aborts down a tube or breaks out of the tube without taking the life of the woman. It can embed itself into the abdominal cavity, or maybe an egg gets fertilized outside the fallopian tube and then can embed into the cavity of the abdomen. If someone is prone or has had several ectopic pregnancies, abdominal pregnancies are more common or the chance of having one is increased. Approximately one out of 8000 of term pregnancies are abdominal and usually result in the death of the baby.
There is no one symptom of an abdominal pregnancy that makes it easy to diagnose; it takes several to diagnose this type of pregnancy. Some tell tale signs are abdominal pain when the woman reaches between 26 and 28 weeks or her uterus may not feel correct during examination. Other things that may lead to a diagnosis could be that of identifying the parts of the baby easily or having great difficulty, the position of the baby could be abnormal causing a woman’s uterus not to extend. This usually happens at about 32 weeks, resulting in a stillborn baby. Or it could be an overly enlarged abdomen presenting a dead baby that she did not abort spontaneously even with the help of oxytocin.
There are other symptoms not as common as the ones above. Realizing that the woman is pregnant but has an empty uterus or she says she is pregnant but has not stopped having periods or has only missed a few, not feeling well and weight losses are more uncommon symptoms. The fetus can implant itself anywhere, but usually embeds itself in the stomach, the wall of the pelvis or an ovary. Ultrasounds and x-rays can be used to diagnose an abdominal pregnancy are the usual places.
Surgically removing the placenta, the sac and embryo or fetus is very dangerous, but necessary if it is attached to the posterior of the tube, ovary or the uterus. The surgery is usually complicated because of massive bleeding and complete removal is usually not possible.
Other terms that refers to an abdominal pregnancy are abdominocyesis and a secondary pregnancy, both which are defined as a pregnancy outside of its original site.
This is a very serious condition, if you feel that your pregnancy does not feel normal make sure you tell your doctor.
Posted by admin | Posted in Pregnancy | Posted on 05-04-2010
If you know what to look for the symptoms of ovulation are very easy to spot. Ovulation usually occurs 12-16 days after the first day of your last period. During ovulation your body will make some slight changes such as a change in vaginal secretions, slight cramping, elevated body temp, and sometimes it may be accompanied by some very light spotting. You have most likely seen or felt these changes before but paid no attention to them, as they are very subtle in nature. Noticing these changes are not difficult you just need to pay close attention to your body.
The first step to noticing changes in your body is to know your body very well; this is usually extremely simple for women as we are very intuitive by nature Just another plus of being a woman. The first symptom of ovulation is your vaginal secretions will increase and become almost the consistency of raw egg whites, this occurs because of a change in hormones.
Two to three days before ovulation you will notice this increase of clear slippery vaginal discharge, during these days you are fertile but, the last day of the vaginal discharge you are most fertile. This is because it is on this last day of discharge or the day after, that ovulation actually occurs. Remember, sperm can live up to five days in the vagina so even if you have not ovulated having intercourse on these days is very beneficial.
The second symptom of ovulation is slight cramping; this cramping you may feel is often called mittelschmerz which means middle pain in German. Middle pain is usually felt on the side you’re ovulating on. This is caused by the release and movement of the unfertilized egg down the fallopian tube. For me this is not a constant pain it is usually just one of those “ouch what was that?” and then it is gone however, and this may occur several times during the day.
Pain associated with ovulation may occur every month but, for some reason usually occurs every third month. In most women the pain disappears within 6 to 8 hours but, can persist for 24 to 48 hours. You may also experience nausea, bloating, frequent urination, and pain during intercourse however, this is uncommon.
It is at this time you may also notice a slight pink tint in the vaginal secretions, don’t worry this is completely normal. These signs and symptoms may vary from woman to woman but, one way to surely tell is to check your basal body temperature. After ovulation a woman’s basal body temperature will rise 0.4-1 degrees.
As well as the symptoms listed here, many women report that during this time they actually have an increased desire to have sex. This is simply your body’s way of making sure all of its hard work does not go to waste. After all you know what they say it takes two to tango!
I know this may seem like a lot to take in right now but, in the long run becoming more familiar with your body and all its working structures will not only help you identify the symptoms of ovulation but, can also help you get pregnant in the shortest period of time.
Posted by admin | Posted in Pregnancy | Posted on 11-09-2009
Pregnancy spotting is pinkish mucus or blood, which is normally passed through the vagina. It can be in the form of light bleeding like a woman’s period. This mucus can be cleaned up even with toilet paper. There is no fixed time for pregnancy spotting; it can last for few hours, days, or come for a single time. Pregnancy spotting can be normal or abnormal, so it is better to consult a doctor.
Normal Pregnancy Spotting And Its Reasons,
Normal spotting can occur any time during your pregnancy, however in most cases it generally happens during the first trimester. If vaginal spotting occurs after conception, it can be due to the implantation of an egg in the uterus. This bleeding or spotting is lighter than the routine menstrual period and usually occurs after ovulation. The color of this blood is light pink.
It is important to know that the occurrence of spotting in the middle of the cycle or ten to fourteen days before the starting of the next cycle is normal. Bleeding during the ovulation period occurs when the level of estrogens rise and forces the uterus to shed a lining. Such spotting is believed to be a good sign of fertility.
There are many other reasons for spotting. Sometimes, an egg bursts through the follicle, resulting in bleeding or spotting. If you are worried about spotting, consult your doctor. The doctor will then decide whether to go for a pelvic examination or not.
It can also occur if the pregnancy occurs in the fallopian tube, so it can rupture any time and can cause bleeding. Such a situation is called Ectopic pregnancy. Molar Pregnancy, wherein abnormal tissues develop in the uterus can also result in spotting. Again, when the placenta covers the cervix partially or completely, spotting can take place. Sometimes, vaginal bleeding is also a sign of labor and generally occurs when the delivery due date is near.
Abnormal Pregnancy Spotting
There are several other reasons for spotting. Abnormal spotting can last for days and may be caused by changes in the hormones of a pregnant woman or a reduced level of progesterone.
Pregnancy spotting is also a sign of premature labor or whenever the placenta separates from the uterus, spotting can occur. There are many other possible reasons for spotting like uterine fibroids, any vaginal infection, endometriosis or any STD (Sexually Transmitted Diseases), cancer or infection. Therefore, one should never ignore it and take appropriate treatment as per the doctor’s advice.
Posted by admin | Posted in Women's Health | Posted on 24-07-2009
Ovarian cysts are small fluid-filled sacs that develop in a woman’s ovaries, and usually are not malignant. Ovarian cysts are fluid-filled sacs that form on the ovaries when the follicles (sacs) on the ovary that contain the egg mature, but do not release the egg into the fallopian tube where it would be fertilized. They are very common among women during their reproductive years usually between the ages of 30 and 60.T he growths are fluid-filled sacs and usually form on the two almond sized organs on each side of the uterus. Interestingly enough ovarian cysts actually found on vaginal sonograms are quite common.They are usually found incidentally while undergoing routine or other exams.
Contrary to popular belief they are not contagious and usually are not a form of cancer, the vast majority are non cancerous. However you should not rule the former out. Ovarian cysts can cause swelling in one or both of the ovaries affected.
Pain
Pain manifests itself in various forms.Some women report pain during intercourse , which could indicate a ruptured cyst. Pain or pressure can be caused by a number of factors such as size, bleeding or bursting of a cyst which irritates the abdominal tissues, or actual twisting of a cyst) which blocks the flow of blood to the cyst. Pain caused by ovarian cysts may be treated with pain relievers, including nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen ,acetaminophen. If pain is more intense a doctor may prescribe a prescription narcotic.Many ovarian cysts are small, do not cause symptoms, and go away on their own
Symptoms
Symptoms of ovarian cysts can also include pain during bowel movements, pain shortly after beginning or ending a menstrual period, abnormal uterine bleeding any change from normal menstrual pattern whether it be a longer than usual menstrual cycle or a shorter than usual menstrual cycle. Even absent menstruation can indicate a cyst. Abdominal bloating or swelling.or pain can also be an indicator. These are just some of the symptoms associated with ovarian cysts.
Treatment
Treatment varies for cysts and can depends on the size , amount of pain and symptoms. Treatment of ovarian cysts treatment depends on many factors, including the type of cyst, its size, its location, the type of material it contains, the woman’s age and the desire for children.
