The menstrual cycle is a term that refers to the period of time from the first day of one menstruation to the day preceding the next. The menstrual cycle consists of three phases: the follicular phase, which begins on the first day of menstruation; ovulation; and the luteal phase, which precedes the onset of the next m
Read moreThe kidneys are fundamental organs that sustain the functioning of the entire body, yet they work silently and in most cases do not produce obvious signals. That is why, when something is not quite right, the first signs may be mild, indirect, and easily attributed to something else.
Read moreMale circumcision consists of the surgical removal of the foreskin — a movable fold of skin that covers the head of the penis. Why is it done? The procedure may be necessary for medical reasons or performed in accordance with religious and cultural traditions.
Read moreEverything seems to be going as usual when suddenly sharp pains appear, and a woman realizes that labor has begun. Is it possible to be pregnant and not know it? Yes, it is possible, and when this happens, it is referred to as a hidden (cryptic) pregnancy.
Read moreCurrently, one couple out of ten is unable to conceive a child within a year of regular unprotected attempts, according to data from the World Health Organization (WHO). In 30% of couples, the problem is caused exclusively by a male factor.
Read moreBefore discussing "neurogenic bladder," let us recall that the urinary bladder itself is a hollow, muscular-membranous unpaired organ that serves to collect urine. It is located in the anterior region of the pelvis, resting on the pelvic floor, anterior to the rectum and above the prostate in men, and anterior to the u
Read moreEvery pregnant woman knows that one of the first recommendations her gynecologist will give her is to monitor her weight gain. Sometimes a woman may feel tempted to indulge herself a little, as it can be difficult to fight the common belief that during pregnancy one should “eat for two.”
Read moreWhat does the brown color of discharge indicate? With limited blood loss, the blood flow through the vagina slows down. During this time, hemoglobin — the protein found in red blood cells responsible for carrying oxygen — oxidizes, changing color from bright red to brown. Thus, the color itself is not an indicator of t
Read moreXanthelasma is a type of xanthoma, a term used to describe a group of conditions associated with the accumulation of fats in the skin. Xanthelasma appears as soft yellowish plaques that typically develop on the upper and lower eyelids.
Read moreProstate and testicular diseases are topics that young men usually don’t think much about, since they are commonly considered illnesses associated with older age. In reality, this is not necessarily the case, and it’s important to pay attention to your health from a young age.
Read moreIn general, infertility is defined as a couple’s inability to conceive a child after one year (or more) of unprotected intercourse. Since it is known that female fertility decreases with age, it makes sense for women aged 35 and older to consult a reproductive specialist at the Bogolyuby Medical Center after just six m
Read moreFor decades, it was believed that the sperm cell is the main hero of fertilization — imagined as a little “athlete” competing with its “peers” to be the first to reach the passive egg cell. However, scientific research shows that in reality, the egg actively chooses, using chemical signals and complex mechanisms to dec
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