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Tips for a Healthy Vaginal Flora – What to Consider and What Really Helps
A healthy vaginal flora protects against harmful germs and pathogens. It mainly consists of beneficial lactic acid bacteria that are kept in balance by the hormone estrogen and create an acidic environment. This acidic pH protects against fungi and harmful bacteria. However, various internal and external factors can disturb this delicate balance.
READ MOREVaccination during Pregnancy
Before and during pregnancy, the topic of vaccination is particularly important to optimally protect both the mother and the unborn child. Even when planning a pregnancy, the vaccination status for certain infectious diseases should be reviewed.
READ MOREVacuum-Assisted Breast Biopsy
The vacuum-assisted biopsy is a minimally invasive procedure used to extract tissue from the breast. It is commonly performed to examine abnormalities detected during a mammogram or ultrasound in more detail, or to remove benign lumps without surgery.
READ MOREGenital Herpes: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Genital herpes is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections worldwide. This disease is caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV) and can be both physically and psychologically distressing.
READ MOREWhy Is My Period Missing?
Essstörungen wie Anorexie (Magersucht) und Bulimie sind schwerwiegende psychische Erkrankungen, die weitreichende Auswirkungen auf den weiblichen Körper haben. Sie drehen sich oft um den Wunsch nach Kontrolle über Ernährung und Gewicht.
READ MOREThe Postpartum Period: An Important Phase After Birth
The first eight weeks after the birth of a child are called the postpartum period. During this time, a woman’s body needs rest to recover from the changes that occurred during pregnancy and childbirth.
READ MOREDiagnosis and treatment of genital descent - or what to do if you feel something in the vagina?
The term ‘genital descensus’ refers to the prolapse of the internal genital organs (bladder, bowel or uterus) and is an important disorder of the female pelvic floor.
READ MOREInduction of labour: your options and what you should know
The normal labour period is usually between 37 0/7 and 41 3/7 weeks of pregnancy. During this time, the mother's body prepares for the birth and labour usually starts on its own as soon as the baby is ready to be born.
READ MOREHPV vaccination and early cancer detection
4-5% of all cancers worldwide are caused by HPV (human papillomaviruses). The most common cancer caused by HPV is cervical cancer.
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