What Is Subchorionic Hematoma? Subchorionic Hematoma is a great concern for expectant mothers. This is described as a blood clot formation found in the pregnancy membranes and the uterus. This is said to be a rare phenomenon. About 25% of pregnancies are noted to be affected of such condition. This is may be due to the fact that this is unrecognizable unless the mother is hemorrhaging. This becomes undetected as it grows. It shall become known when complications have slowly presented themselves. Subchorionic Hematoma Symptoms The basic manifestation of the disease condition involves spotting. There seemed to be bleeding from light to heavy flow (this should be reported). The hematoma [...]

Menometrorrhagia Definition Menometrorrhagia is defined as prolonged uterine bleeding that occurs at irregular intervals and more frequently than the expected normal menstrual cycle of a woman. A woman of reproductive age experiences a monthly cycle or menstruation due to the rise and fall in the hormone. Menstrual blood is a composition of blood and tissues that shed in the uterus when pregnancy does not occur. The uterus normally prepare every for the possibility of pregnancy but however, shed and bleed if pregnancy does not occur. Menstrual blood passes out through the vagina. Normal menstrual cycle occurs every 28 days to 30 days of every month with duration of 2 to 7 [...]

Is Lower Back Pain in Early Pregnancy Normal? Lower back pain in early pregnancy is normal unless the pain is associated with an underlying infection of the bladder and kidney. The pain in lower back is usually experienced on the 8th or 12th week of pregnancy. (Refer : Pregnancy symptoms week by week) Lower back pain in early pregnancy is due to the effects of the hormone progesterone. The ligaments and discs in the back that supports the upper body are softening as a result of progesterone. Lower Back Pain in Early Pregnancy Causes Signs and symptoms of pregnancy may be a discomfort to pregnant women. Morning sickness, breast tenderness [...]

What is Pouch of Douglas? Pouch of Douglas is a small extension of the peritoneal cavity that lies between the rectum and the uterus. It is narrow and long with the bottom close and the topmost layer is open. It was first identified in the 18th century by a Scottish anatomist named Dr. James Douglas to which the name was derived. The function of pouch of Douglas serves as a collection point for the peritoneal cavity materials. The location of the pouch of Douglas being in the lowest part of the peritoneal cavity makes it susceptible to pathological spread such as ascites, tumor, pus and endometriosis. The other term used [...]

Female anatomy greatly differs from the male anatomy aside from the fact that biologically, women nurture and nourish a new life form. In physical aspect, a lot of characteristics can be differentiated female from a male. Skin characteristic of female are softer than that of male and also of lesser hair. Physical shape of a female body is narrower at the waist than at the breast and hips. There are basically four shapes to describe a women’s body such as banana, pear, and apple and hour glass. The shape of a women’s body depend on the height and weight and estrogen production contributes a great impact on the body shape [...]