The contraceptive pill, also called the oral contraceptive is a very reliable method of contraception, with a success rate of around 99%. In addition to preventing pregnancy, contraceptives are also beneficial in other situations, such as in the treatment of hyperandrogenism (excess male hormone), dysmenorrhoea (menstrual pain), menorrhagia (excessive bleeding) and premenstrual tension.
Contrary to what many people think, being HIV positive is not the same as having AIDS (AIDS). For the diagnosis of AIDS, besides the presence of HIV, the existence of at least one frame of disease caused by the virus that causes immunosuppression is needed.
Sjögren syndrome is a disease of autoimmune origin, which attacks the glands and organs of our body. This disease affects women, every 10 patients affected, 9 are female.
The skin is one of the most frequently affected organs by allergic processes. There are several causes for skin allergy, but they all usually present with two characteristics: rash (spots or reddish patches on the skin) and severe itching.
Statins are currently the most commonly used drugs to treat high cholesterol. Statins on the market are: Simvastatin, Atorvastatin, Pravastatin, Rosuvastatin, Lovastatin, Fluvastatin and Pitavastatin.
Stevens-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis (also known as Lyell's syndrome) are two similar diseases that occur due to a serious immune reaction, usually after the use of certain medications. Both are a kind of severe allergic reaction.
The abdominal region is one that has more organs in our body than any other, therefore, is subject to ache due to a multitude of different causes and diseases.
Neck pain is a very bothersome symptom, which usually occur in both adults and children. Overall, the sore throat is caused by an inflammation of the tonsils or pharynx, frames called tonsillitis and pharyngitis, respectively. When both are inflamed, very common situation, we say that the patient has a tonsillitis.
Stretch marks are skin lesions in the form of lines that occur due to hormonal factors and a rapid growth or weight gain. These scars are very common and do not cause any significant medical problems, but can be cause for aesthetic concern for some people.
