Gynaecology Archives - Page 277 of 294

Constipation – Signs and Symptoms

Introduction Definition Causes Signs and Symptoms Management Introduction Constipation is a very common gastrointestinal disorder experienced by most people at […]

Insomnia in Cancer Patients

Introduction to insomnia Normal sleep Causes of insomnia Treatment of insomnia Treatment of sleep apnoea Introduction to insomnia Insomnia is […]

Introduction to chemotherapy Chemotherapeutic classes Alkylating agents Anthracyclines Taxanes Chemotherapeutic classes Vinca alkaloids Anti-metabolites Folate antagonists Purine antagonists Pyrimidine antagonists […]

Radiotherapy

Introduction to radiotherapy How is radiation produced? How does radiotherapy work? Why does it take time for radiotherapy to work? What […]

Breast cancer: Carcinoma of the breast

Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of Breast cancer, written by professional medical specialists.

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Breast cancer: Inflammatory carcinoma of the breast

Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of Breast cancer (Inflammatory Carcinoma of the Breast), written by professional medical specialists.

Postpartum haemorrhage (PPH)

Postpartum haemorrhage refers to vaginal blood loss in excess of 500ml following childbirth.

Breast cancer: Pre-invasive ductal carcinoma (ductal carcinoma in situ; DCIS)

Breast Cancer: Ductal carcinoma is one of the main types of breast cancer. Ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) refers to pre-invasive breast cancer.

Breast cancer: Pre-invasive lobular carcinoma (lobular carcinoma in situ; LCIS)

Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of Breast cancer health, written by professional medical specialists.

Menopause

Menopause is the term used when women permanently stop having menstrual periods. It can be diagnosed after one year with no periods following the final menstrual period. Menopause may occur naturally, or may be induced.