Female Health Problems

Hello, Ladies Happy Sunday. I hope everyone will be fine. Today is a open session. I will be answering your all questions about female health. Inbox your health related questions for medical advice. Thanks. Dr. Miss Katie Sobers MD, MRCP

Hello, Ladies In this session I will be answering your questions about female health problems. Inbox your health related questions. Dr.Katie Sobers

Breast cancer is a cancer that begins in breast tissue. Other than skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common cancer among women in the United States. Screening can increase your chance of survival with breast cancer if you catch it early.

Ovarian cancer is cancer that begins in the ovaries. The ovaries make female hormones and produce a woman's eggs. Ovarian cancer is a serious cancer that is more common in older women. Treatment is most effective when the cancer is found early. Screening for ovarian cancer is not recommended for most women.

Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is an infection in the vagina. BV is caused by changes in the amount of certain types of bacteria in your vagina. BV is common, and any woman can get it. BV is easily treatable with medicine from your doctor or nurse. If left untreated, it can raise your risk for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and cause problems during pregnancy. Many women have no symptoms. If you do have symptoms, they may include: Unusual vaginal discharge. The discharge ca...n be white (milky) or gray. It may also be foamy or watery. Some women report a strong fish-like odor, especially after sex. Burning when urinating Itching around the outside of the vagina Vaginal irritation
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Asthma is a chronic lung disease that causes episodes of wheezing, breathlessness, tightness in the chest, or coughing. After age 15, asthma is more common in girls and women than in boys and men. Women with asthma may have more symptoms during certain times in the menstrual cycle. Asthma may cause problems during pregnancy. You can help prevent or stop asthma attacks with medicine and by staying away from your asthma triggers, such as pollen, mold, or air pollution.
Studies ...show that asthma may affect women differently than men. Women may experience more asthma symptoms than men do. Women with asthma go to the hospital for asthma treatment more often and use more quick-relief or "rescue" medicines than men with asthma do. Women with asthma report more trouble sleeping and more anxiety than men with asthma do. Women's lungs are smaller than men's. This may make women more sensitive to asthma triggers and make it harder for women to breathe during an asthma attack
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Acne is a disorder that causes outbreaks of skin lesions commonly called pimples. Acne lesions occur mostly on the face, neck, back, chest, and shoulders. It is the most common skin disease. Although acne is not a serious health threat, severe acne can lead to disfiguring and permanent scarring. Most young women and men will have at least a few pimples over the course of their lives. But acne seems to affect men and women in different ways. Young men are more likely to have a more serious form of acne. Acne in young women tends to be more random and linked to hormone changes, such as the menstrual cycle. As women get older, acne often gets better. But some women have acne for many years. Some women even get acne for the first time at age 30 or 40.

A mammogram is an x-ray picture of the breast. It can be used to check for breast cancer in women who have no signs or symptoms of the disease. It can also be used if you have a lump or other sign of breast cancer.
Screening mammography is the type of mammogram that checks you when you have no symptoms. It can help reduce the number of deaths from breast cancer among women ages 40 to 70. But it can also have drawbacks. Mammograms can sometimes find something that looks abnorm...al but isn't cancer. This leads to further testing and can cause you anxiety. Sometimes mammograms can miss cancer when it is there. It also exposes you to radiation. You should talk to your doctor about the benefits and drawbacks of mammograms. Together, you can decide when to start and how often to have a mammogram.
Mammograms are also recommended for younger women who have symptoms of breast cancer or who have a high risk of the disease.
When you have a mammogram, you stand in front of an x-ray machine. The person who takes the x-rays places your breast between two plastic plates. The plates press your breast and make it flat. This may be uncomfortable, but it helps get a clear picture. You should get a written report of your mammogram results within 30 days.
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The cervix is the lower part of the uterus, the place where a baby grows during pregnancy. Cervical cancer is caused by a virus called HPV. The virus spreads through sexual contact. Most women's bodies are able to fight HPV infection. But sometimes the virus leads to cancer. You're at higher risk if you smoke, have had many children, use birth control pills for a long time, or have HIV infection.
Cervical cancer may not cause any symptoms at first. Later, you may have pelvic ...pain or bleeding from the vagina. It usually takes several years for normal cells in the cervix to turn into cancer cells. Your health care provider can find abnormal cells by doing a Pap test to examine cells from the cervix. You may also have an HPV test. If your results are abnormal, you may need a biopsy or other tests. By getting regular screenings, you can find and treat any problems before they turn into cancer.
Treatment may include surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, or a combination. The choice of treatment depends on the size of the tumor, whether the cancer has spread and whether you would like to become pregnant someday.
Vaccines can protect against several types of HPV, including some that can cause cancer.
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Breast cancer affects one in eight women during their lives. No one knows why some women get breast cancer, but there are many risk factors. Risks that you cannot change include
Age - the risk rises as you get older Genes - two genes, BRCA1 and BRCA2, greatly increase the risk. Women who have family members with breast or ovarian cancer may wish to be tested for the genes. Personal factors - beginning periods before age 12 or going through menopause after age 55... Other risks include obesity, using hormone replacement therapy (also called menopausal hormone therapy), taking birth control pills, drinking alcohol, not having children or having your first child after age 35, and having dense breasts.
Symptoms of breast cancer may include a lump in the breast, a change in size or shape of the breast, and discharge from a nipple. Breast self-exams and mammography can help find breast cancer early, when it is most treatable. One possible treatment is surgery. It could be a lumpectomy or a mastectomy. Other treatments include radiation therapy, chemotherapy, hormone therapy, and targeted therapy. Targeted therapy uses substances that attack cancer cells without harming normal cells.
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Menstruation, or period, is normal vaginal bleeding that occurs as part of a woman's monthly cycle. Every month, your body prepares for pregnancy. If no pregnancy occurs, the uterus, or womb, sheds its lining. The menstrual blood is partly blood and partly tissue from inside the uterus. It passes out of the body through the vagina.
Periods usually start between age 11 and 14 and continue until menopause at about age 51. They usually last from three to five days. Besides bleed...ing from the vagina, you may have
Abdominal or pelvic cramping pain Lower back pain Bloating and sore breasts Food cravings Mood swings and irritability Headache and fatigue Premenstrual syndrome, or PMS, is a group of symptoms that start before the period. It can include emotional and physical symptoms.
Consult your health care provider if you have big changes in your cycle. They may be signs of other problems that should be treated.
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Tips For Hair Removal Removing body hair can cause skin irritation, cuts, and other problems. Some parts of your body, like areas around your eyes and vagina, can be especially sensitive. Also, if you have a lot of hair on your face, it could be a sign of a medical condition called PCOS.
Here are some tips to help prevent problems when using some popular ways to remove body hair.
... Shaving
Try shaving in the shower when your skin is soft. Use a shaving cream or gel. Change razors often because a sharp blade helps prevent cuts. Shave in the direction the hair grows. To avoid spreading infections, don’t share razors. Hair removal creams, gels, and liquids (depilatories)
These use chemicals to make the hair melt, and the chemicals can irritate your skin. Follow the directions carefully, and leave the product on only for the recommended amount of time. Don’t use these near your eyes or on skin that is already cut or irritated. These sometimes can cause rashes, burns, and other skin problems, so it’s a good idea to test a product on a small area the first time you use it. You might want to avoid these products if you tend to have sensitive skin (like if skin care products give you stinging, burning, or a rash). Waxing
Waxing involves putting cold or hot wax on skin where you want hair to be removed. A cloth is used to pull off the wax and the hair. Waxing can hurt, and it may irritate your skin. You can buy waxes to use yourself, or you can go to a salon professional for waxing. If you wax yourself, make sure to follow all directions that come with the product. You might avoid waxing if you have sensitive skin. Also, avoid waxing skin that is sunburned, chapped, irritated, or has moles or warts on it. It can be a good idea to do a test on a small area for allergic reaction or irritation. Electrolysis
In electrolysis, a professional uses an electric current to kill the hair root. Electrolysis can take many sessions and a lot of money. You could get an infection from a dirty needle or scars from poor treatments, so consider asking your doctor to recommend a trusted electrologist. You also should look for an electrologist with a current license or certification. Laser hair removal
Light is beamed through the skin to stop hair growth. The laser light can cause pain sometimes, but creams are used to numb the skin. If you use a lot of these creams, they can cause serious health problems, so talk to your doctor before having laser hair removal. Avoid sunlight when your skin is healing after laser removal. Keep in mind that laser treatment can be expensive and works best on dark hair and light skin.
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