Breast lumps are fairly common in women of reproductive age. The immediate worry is cancer if a breast lump is noted. But luckily, over 90 percent of breast lumps in women between the ages of 20 and 50 years are not cancerous (referred to as benign). However, any breast lump warrants further medical evaluation.
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Emergency contraception is a safeguard against unwanted pregnancy. It can be used following unprotected sex, when a contraceptive method has failed, or when there has been coercive sex or rape. Common references for emergency contraception include ‘morning after pill’ and ‘Plan B’.
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The definition of health is somewhat controversial. The WHO’s definition is the most quoted, stating health to be “a complete state of physical, mental and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.” This definition was formalized over half a century ago, but has since been challenged by others.
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Herbs and dietary supplements are commonly used by consumers to treat several conditions. In Gynecology, women commonly use herbs and supplements to treat conditions like premenstrual syndrome (PMS), period pains, infertility, menopausal symptoms and even in pregnancy.
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Many pregnancies are unplanned, and most couples do not seek pre-pregnancy advice. This translates into some conceptions occurring in the absence of optimal health, sometimes leading to avoidable pregnancy complications.
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