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Insisting on VBAC may put both you and your baby at risk Vaginal birth after cesarean delivery (VBAC) is possible for many women, but it depends on many factors. Insisting on VBAC may put both you and your baby at risk; hence, you need to discuss the pros and cons with your doctor. The following …

What is urinary incontinence? Urinary incontinence is loss of bladder control. Loss of bladder control is urinary incontinence. Severity ranges from occasionally leaking urine while straining, coughing or sneezing to having a frequent sudden urge to urinate. Urinary incontinence can affect daily activities and quality of life. Therefore, it requires appropriate treatment. Neurological disorders that cause loss of bladder control …

What is drug-resistant tuberculosis? There are different types of drug-resistant TB. Usually, anti-tuberculosis (anti-TB) drugs have been divided into  First-line (early/initial treatment) drugs (isoniazid, rifampicin, pyrazinamide, ethambutol and streptomycin)  Second-line drugs (amikacin, kanamycin, capreomycin, viomycin, enviomycin, ciprofloxacin, levofloxacin, moxifloxacin, ethionamide, prothionamide and cycloserine, terizidone) Most people with TB are cured by following a strict six-month, four-standard anti-TB drug regimen. However, …

It may look like cystoscopy will be painful, but it does not usually cause distressing levels of pain. It may look like cystoscopy will be painful, but it does not usually cause distressing levels of pain. Some discomfort will be experienced during the procedure and when the scope is inserted inside the urinary opening, but your doctor will do their …

Fallopian tube surgery The cost of fallopian tube surgeries may start from a minimum of $3000 and may go up to $13,000. As per research, the cost of fallopian tube surgeries may start from a minimum of $3000 and may go up to $13,000 approximately. The cost of the surgeries depends on the type of surgery, complications, location of the …

The dilatation and curettage procedure takes only 10 to 15 minutes The dilatation and curettage procedure takes only 10 to 15 minutes and is usually performed at the doctor’s clinic or in the hospital. However, you may need to stay in the clinic or hospital for up to 5 hours. What does D&C mean? Dilatation and curettage or D&C is …

Culdocentesis is a procedure to examine any abnormal fluid in the pouch-like space just behind the vagina Culdocentesis is a procedure to examine any abnormal fluid in the pouch-like space just behind the vagina (cul-de-sac or pouch of Douglas). In the culdocentesis procedure: The physician will first perform a pelvic examination Lying in the same position with your head elevated …

What is cystocele? Cystocele is the prolapse of the bladder. Cystocele, or bladder prolapse, is a condition in which the bladder sags down into the vagina due to the weakening of the supporting structure between the bladder and the vagina. Pelvic organ prolapse is a condition in which the structures that support the pelvic organs (the pelvic floor) become weak. …

Vaginal delivery has far fewer risks to both the mother and baby than cesarean delivery. Each has its own set of positives and negatives. In absence of any contraindications, vaginal birth is a natural way of giving birth, but it is prudent to discuss with your doctor, which is a safer option for you in your current condition.  Advantages of …

Three types of learning disabilities Treating dysgraphia may take weeks or even months, but patience is essential. The most common types of learning disability include: Dysgraphia Dyscalculia Nonverbal learning disability (NLD) Dysgraphia: It is a condition in which an individual has difficulty in writing. The individual may have unusual or distorted writing. In most cases, the individual also finds it …