How smoking affects women’s health: myths and facts

[ad_1] Once upon a time, smoking was a privilege exclusively for men, but with the development of feminist and emancipatory ideas, it became intended to equalize women with them. The image of a strong, independent lady from the light hand of tobacco kings was accompanied by the same smoking cigarette in her hand. Ladies of […]

Is it possible to smoke during pregnancy: why is smoking dangerous for a child and for bearing?

[ad_1] Smoking causes any organism, especially expectant mothers, great harm — this has long been proven. But still, many pregnant women, justifying their desire to smoke, try to find at least some confirmation that there is a safe way to smoke or a safe dose of tobacco. Remember: There are no safe ways and doses […]

Early miscarriage: causes and prevention

[ad_1] “The causes of miscarriage at different times may vary, but may also coincide, — explains Alla Meshcheryakova, obstetrician-gynecologistCandidate of Medical Sciences, Consultant of the Women’s Medical Center. — The most important thing is to understand why this happened to you. Finding the cause, you can avoid another loss. Causes of early miscarriages “Unfortunately, to […]

Minimum pills: how guaranteed is contraception and are they safe for health

[ad_1] Unlike combined oral contraceptives (COCs), which contain two types of hormones (estrogen and progestin), mini-pills, or “minimum pills”, contain only one, progestin, and even then in small doses — only 300-500 mcg. It is this feature that provides them with a soft action and a certain versatility. Mechanism of action Taking combined drugs blocks […]

Women’s heart and menopause: sad changes

[ad_1] The body of a woman undergoes a number of serious changes during the transition to menopause. Not surprisingly, they also affect heart health. MedAboutMe found out what to look out for in order to keep your heart healthy for as long as possible. Heart disease in men and women Statistics show that women are […]

Endometriosis: an unexpected problem

[ad_1] Endometriosis is a disease in which patches of the endometrium, the lining of the uterus, appear in a variety of places in the body, from the ovaries and bladder to the nose and eyes. Since the structure of these «spies behind enemy lines» correspond to the normal endometrium, menstrual bleeding occurs from them every […]

Bad habits that reduce sperm quality

[ad_1] According to a study published in the journal Human Reproduction Update, the number of spermatozoa in the sperm of the stronger sex is steadily decreasing every year. For the period from 1973 to 2011, the level of decline was 50 — 60%. These huge values ​​clearly show that if this continues, women simply will […]

Smoking and women’s health, the relationship between smoking and infertility

[ad_1] As you know, the importance of a healthy lifestyle for women planning pregnancy is undeniable. Bad habits can affect reproductive health and reduce the chance of having a healthy baby. These negative factors include smoking, alcohol and other drug use, unhealthy food, and environmental exposure. Smoking has been one of the most common bad […]

Pacifier for adults. Why can’t people quit smoking?

[ad_1] Russia is one of the most smoking countries in the world. According to VTsIOM, 33% of the adult population are tobacco users. Despite the fact that, since 2013, inscriptions and pictures about the dangers of smoking began to be applied to cigarette packs, the share of the smoking population has decreased slightly. In Russia, […]

Excessive sweating after 40 years: menopause or disease?

[ad_1] Profuse sweating is usually associated with hot weather and intense workouts. But if a person is 40 or more years old, and he notices that he regularly wakes up on wet sheets, his palms are always sweaty, this may be due to a special health condition (climax), taking certain medications, diabetes mellitus or other […]