February 2022
Varicocelo or varicocele – what is it?
Varicocelum is a clinical entity characterized by a dilation of the veins located at the level of the testicles (veins of the pampiniform plexus of the spermatic cord). These are responsible for draining the blood that vascularizes the testicles. Similar to what happens to the varicose veins of the lower...
What is it and how to treat urinary incontinence in women?
Urinary incontinence is the involuntary loss of urine by the urethra. This is a frequent problem that arises in both sexes and can occur in any age group, but is more prevalent in females, and is estimated to affect about 33% of women over 40 years of age. Its causes are several,...
November 2021
It is essential to take the Minipill in the breastfeeding period!
We know that breastfeeding is a very special moment between mother and child and that it must be lived in its fullness. In this postnatal period, one of the most important care to be taken into account is postpartum contraception. Living this moment without unforeseen events, focusing on the health of...
October 2021
Recurrent, uncomplicated urinary infections in women
It is known that at least 60% of women will have an episode of urinary tract infection (UTI) throughout their lives, repeating themselves in 20-40%, and up to half of these will have multiple episodes. They are classified as recurrent ITU's when there are 2 or more symptomatic episodes...
September 2021
Menopause. Hot flashes, changes in sleep, memory and libido, among other symptoms.
Menopause can be defined by absence of menstruation for 6 consecutive months and thereafter. There is no standard date for the start of this phase and it also does not depend on the age at which the parents had them. Environmental factors can help anticipate menopause, such as exposure...
Premenstrual Tension or Premenstrual Syndrome
Also known as PMS, it is characterized by the appearance of physical and emotional symptoms that increase in intensity 4 to 10 days before menstruation and disappear with its onset. To date, it has not been possible to understand the origin of this syndrome due to the diversity of symptoms, as...
July 2021
What is Endometriosis?
Know what endometriosis is. The causes, main symptoms and hormonal and non-hormonal treatments available for this disease. It is a disease in which cells that line the interior of the uterus and are called endometrial cells, grow elsewhere and cause the appearance of endometriosis lesions. These lesions appear most...
Urinary Tract Infections Are The Most Common Bacterial Infections
Urinary tract infections (UTI) represent the second most incidence-related infectious process, especially among women of all ages, but with greater impact on younger women. They are the most frequent bacterial infections in primary care. Often they can be repeating. They are, as mentioned in the previous paragraph, common, affecting both men...
