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Oligomenorrhea (Short and Weak Menstrual Period): Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

Oligomenorrhea is a cycle disorder (menstrual disorder) with several possible causes. Addressing the causes usually has a positive effect on oligomenorrhea. What is oligomenorrhea? According to the definition of the WHO (World Health Organization), we talk about oligomenorrhea when the total female cycle is prolonged or when there is a period that is too short … Oligomenorrhea (Short and Weak Menstrual Period): Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

Cervical Curettage: Treatment, Effect & Risks

A scraping is used to clean or obtain examination material from the affected organ. Most often, this refers to a scraping of the uterus after a miscarriage. Although the risks are low, injury to the uterus may occur during the procedure and infection may occur after the procedure, but these are easily treated. What is … Cervical Curettage: Treatment, Effect & Risks

Turner Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

Turner syndrome or Ullrich-Turner syndrome is due to an X chromosomal abnormality that manifests primarily by short stature and failure to reach puberty. Turner syndrome affects almost exclusively girls (about 1 in 3000). What is Turner syndrome? Turner syndrome is the name given to a gonadal dysgenesis (absence of functional germ cells) that is usually … Turner Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

Pineal Gland: Structure, Function & Diseases

The pineal gland is a small endocrine gland in the brain that mainly controls the circadian rhythm, or sleep-wake rhythm of the body via the hormone melatonin and serotonin in alternation. The pineal gland is of enormous importance because it not only controls many bodily functions depending on the time of day, but the hormonal … Pineal Gland: Structure, Function & Diseases

Testosterone: Function & Diseases

Testosterone is a sex hormone that both men and women have. It is formed in the body itself (in men, for example, in the testes). Concentration and tasks in the organism depend on the sex of the same. Among other things, the sex drive and sperm production are regulated by the hormone. What is testosterone? … Testosterone: Function & Diseases

Endoplasmic Reticulum: Structure, Function & Diseases

The endoplasmic reticulum (ER) is present in every eukaryotic cell except mature erythrocytes. It is a cell organelle with multiple functions. Without ER, the cell and thus the organism would not be viable. What is the endoplasmic reticulum? The endoplasmic reticulum (ER) is a very structurally rich cell organelle with a channel system of cavities. … Endoplasmic Reticulum: Structure, Function & Diseases

Carotenoids: Function & Diseases

Carotenoids are found in various fruits and vegetables and have many health-promoting properties. Probably the best known carotenoid is beta-carotene. What are carotenoids? Carotenoids are secondary plant compounds. Since the body cannot produce them itself, they must be supplied through the daily diet. Scientists have identified about 600 carotenoids to date. The health-promoting substances are … Carotenoids: Function & Diseases

Hysterectomy: Treatment, Effect & Risks

The term hysterectomy refers to the surgical removal of the uterus. Synonymous with hysterectomy, the term uterine extirpation is also used. What is hysterectomy? The term hysterectomy refers to the surgical removal of the uterus. Figure centrally shows the uterus from which the fallopian tubes extend to the left and right. The medical term hysterectomy … Hysterectomy: Treatment, Effect & Risks

Vaginal Bleeding: Causes, Treatment & Help

Vaginal bleeding can have many causes besides the monthly recurring menstruation,. Thus, an abdominal pregnancy and miscarriage may be more likely. But also the disease of the uterus and cervix are likely. In addition, complication in the last months of pregnancy and inflammation of the vagina should be considered. In the case of abdominal pregnancy … Vaginal Bleeding: Causes, Treatment & Help

Vaginal Flora: Structure, Function & Diseases

The vaginal flora is the natural bacterial colonization of the vagina. It maintains the vaginal environment and plays a role in pathogen defense. What is the vaginal flora? Compared to the intestinal flora, the vaginal flora is manageable. It is determined by two major groups of bacteria, Bacteroides and Lactobacillus. The pH of the flora … Vaginal Flora: Structure, Function & Diseases

Progesterone Deficiency: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

Progesterone deficiency can cause some nonspecific medical conditions and, last but not least, can be responsible for an unfulfilled desire to have children. This article explains causes and options for treatment and prevention. What is progesterone deficiency? Progesterone is a female sex hormone. It is also known as the “corpus luteum hormone” because it is … Progesterone Deficiency: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

Pain in the ovary during pregnancy

The ovaries (Ovariae, Einzahl Ovar) are the paired female sexual organs, which are not visible from the outside but hidden inside the woman. In the ovary, the egg cell matures, which is then transferred to the fallopian tube (tuba uterina) to fuse with the sperm of the man. If pregnancy occurs, the ovary may be … Pain in the ovary during pregnancy