Placental abruption – Causes, Symptoms, Prevention and Treatment

Placental abruption or abruptio placentae is a pregnancy complication wherein there is a complete or partial detachment of the placental lining from the uterine lining. Read more

Painful sexual intercourse – Causes, Symptoms, Prevention and Treatment

Painful intercourse, medically termed as dyspareunia, is the recurrent or persistent genital pain that occurs just before, during or after an intercourse. Though not a disease, dyspareunia is rather a symptom of an underlying physical or psychological disorder. Read more

Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder

Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) is an extreme form of PMS (premenstrual syndrome).  The condition is typically marked by bouts of severe depression, irritability, and tension before menstruation. Read more

Nymphomania – Causes, Symptoms, Treatment

Nymphomania, or compulsive sexual behavior, is an impulse control disorder wherein the afflicted experiences an excessive sexual desire often leading to promiscuity. Read more

Psychotherapy more effective for treating mild depression

While severe depression always warrants an antidepressant treatment, people afflicted by mild depression react better to psychotherapy or personal counseling with a psychotherapist, suggest the findings of a new study. Read more

Sexsomnia – causes and treatment

leep walking, sleep talking, grinding your teeth and snoring are common sleep disorders we’ve all heard of. Read more

Protect yourself from sunburn

People who enjoy themselves outdoors need to be wary of sunburn for it can become downright life-threatening if it results in skin cancer. Read more

Mild depression may not warrant an antidepressant

January 7: Patients with severe depression are the ones who actually profit from treatment with antidepressant medications; suggest the findings of a new study. On the other hand, people afflicted by mild depression may react better to some other form of treatment. Read more

Hypothermia

Hypothermia is a condition which occurs when a person’s body temperature falls and the body cannot produce heat as fast as it is lost. Read more

Hypothyroidism

The Thyroid gland controls most body functions. It affects heart rate, cholesterol level, body weight, energy level, muscle strength, skin condition, vision, menstrual regularity, mental state and a many other things. Read more

Next Page »