Growths of smooth muscle cells in the uterus are the most common benign growths of the female reproductive organs. Still, quite little is known about why fibroids develop – female sex hormones probably play a role in their growth. Myomas in the uterus (uterine fibroids or uterus myomatosus) are common benign growths – about 15-20% … Myomas: Often Annoying, Almost Always Harmless
Among the many technical terms used by medical professionals, the term “tumor” most often gives rise to misunderstanding and groundless, unnecessary anxiety. A typical example: the gynecologist discovers cysts on the woman’s ovaries during an examination. He notes the diagnosis “adnexal tumor” on the medical chart or in the hospital admission, meaning only that something … Cysts and Fibroids
The pressing urge is understood as the pressing phase during the birth process. It occurs in the so-called expulsion period. What is the pressing urge? The pressing urge is understood to be the pressing phase during the birth process. The pushing urge, which is associated with the pushing contractions, is manifested in the last phase … Press Urge: Function, Tasks, Role & Diseases
The pushing contractions are the particularly painful contractions of the expulsion phase, which push the baby out of the uterus through the cervix and birth canal from the mother’s body. They are the last contractions of the actual birth and end when the baby is born. What are the pushing contractions? The pushing contractions are … Pressor Contractions: Function, Task & Diseases
Circulation refers to the supply of blood and its constituents to all organs or their parts. The associated processes are vital and ensure optimal functioning of the organism. Disturbances of the blood circulation result in sometimes severe diseases, which can even turn out to be life-threatening. What is blood circulation? The term blood circulation, known … Circulation: Structure, Function & Diseases
Transsexual people often live with a strong desire to live or be recognized as a member of the opposite sex. For this purpose then also a sex change serves, which can succeed with hormonal or also surgical possibilities the optical and also mental approximation to the other sex. Also intersexual people help a gender reassignment … Sex Reassignment Surgery: Treatment, Effects & Risks
Not only are babies conceived through sexual intercourse, pleasure is experienced and a bond with the partner is established. Most people experience lovemaking and especially orgasm as an overwhelming feeling. What is sexual intercourse? The term sexual intercourse describes the union of two people. In the process, the man penetrates the woman’s vagina with his … Sexual Intercourse: Function, Tasks, Role & Diseases
A progestin is a so-called corpus luteum hormone. Along with estrogens, progestins belong to the female sex hormones, they are so-called steroid hormones. What is progestin? Progestins are so-called steroids, the basic structure of which is pregnane. Progesterone, pregnanediol and pregnenolone are the most important representatives of progestins. The natural progestin is a corpus luteum … Progestin: Function & Diseases
In the early 18th century, the term heterosexuality was coined by Karl Maria Kertbeny. It is composed of the Greek “heteros” and the Latin “sexus”, thus explaining the word formation from the parts “the other, the unequal” in connection with the male and female sex. This is also how the definition of homosexuality came about, … Heterosexuality: Function, Role & Diseases
Erythropoietin, or EPO for short, is a hormone in the glycoprotein group. It functions as a growth factor in the production of red blood cells (erythrocytes). What is erythropoietin? EPO is a hormone produced in the cells of the kidneys. It is composed of 165 amino acids in total. The molecular mass is 34 kDa. … Erythropoietin: Function & Diseases
Urogenital tuberculosis is the term used to describe tuberculosis of the genitourinary system. It is neither a venereal disease nor a primary tuberculous disease. Rather, genitourinary tuberculosis is one of several possible secondary forms of tuberculosis. What is genitourinary tuberculosis? Genitourinary tuberculosis is a form of secondary tuberculosis in which the organs of the genitourinary … Genitourinary Tuberculosis: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
The Ferguson reflex is a birth reflex triggered by receptors in the vagina and cervix. Once the fetus presses on the organs, the cells mediate a release of the hormone oxytocin, which induces labor. If there are lesions in the spinal cord, this reflex may be abolished or diminished. What is the Ferguson reflex? The … Ferguson Reflex: Function, Tasks, Role & Diseases
