Prophylaxis | Infant fever

Prophylaxis It is usually hardly possible to completely protect small children from one or the other fever episode, because to avoid a fever, the triggering infection or inflammation must already be prevented. However, studies have shown that babies who have been breastfed until the end of their pregnancy have received full immunological maternity protection via … Prophylaxis | Infant fever

Welding

Introduction Sweat is the watery secretion secreted by certain sweat glands of some parts of the body. Its function is to regulate body temperature and, through the sexual scents (pheromones) it contains, also to signal during sexual activity. Composition of sweat Sweat consists almost exclusively of water and salt. Other minerals found in sweat are … Welding

Sweat production | Welding

Sweat production The basic secretion (basic amount) of sweat, i.e. the amount of sweat that is always produced regardless of external conditions, is about 100 to 200 ml per day in humans. However, this volume can be strongly influenced by various factors and therefore vary. Causes for increased perspiration The most important stimulus for increased … Sweat production | Welding

Ovulation

Introduction Ovulation is part of the female menstrual cycle. It has a length of approximately 25 to 35 days. Ovulation is the ejection of an egg from the ovary. The egg then passes into the fallopian tube and travels towards the uterus. This is where the egg can be fertilised when it meets a sperm … Ovulation

Is it possible to postpone ovulation? | Ovulation

Is it possible to postpone ovulation? Ovulation can be postponed with the help of hormonal contraceptives. Depending on the contraceptive used, ovulation can be suppressed. If the hormonal contraceptive is taken continuously – i.e. without a break – ovulation is postponed until the next break. Many women thus postpone their menstrual bleeding. The postponement of … Is it possible to postpone ovulation? | Ovulation

Menstruation | Ovulation

Menstruation The menstrual period that occurs during the menstrual cycle is not a reliable sign that ovulation has occurred. With the first day of bleeding, the counting of cycle days begins. Bleeding can occur even if ovulation has not occurred at all. Even in this case, the lining of the uterus can be broken down … Menstruation | Ovulation