Beta hCG or bhCG is the acronym used for a hormone called human chorionic gonadotropin, whose blood dosage is widely used as a pregnancy test. The dosage of the beta hCG is a method with high accuracy for the diagnosis of a pregnancy.
Despite the continued renewal of the technologies used to perform medical diagnoses, the electrocardiogram (ECG), available since the beginning of the last century, still plays a central role in the investigation of various heart diseases.
Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy, often called an endoscopy, is a test to visualize the upper part of the gastrointestinal tract, composed of the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum (the first portion of the small intestine).
Urinary incontinence is the loss of ability to control the bladder, causing involuntary leakage of urine, a problem that affects millions of women around the world. In this article we explain the causes and types of urinary incontinence.
Urinary tract infection, especially bladder infection, called cystitis, is a relatively common complication in pregnant women. Pregnancy causes hormonal and physical changes in the woman's body which, along with the difficulty with hygiene due to a distended belly, increase the frequency of urinary tract infections. In this text we will talk about the urinary tract infection in pregnancy.
Urticaria is an extensive skin reaction, with allergy characteristics, quite common, affecting about 20% of people at some point in life. Urticaria can occur in adults and children, and is usually triggered by infections, medications, food, heat, or other stimuli.
The uterine myoma, also called leiomyoma, is a tumor that originates from the muscular tissue of the uterus. Myoma is a benign tumor of the uterus, that is, a lesion that is not cancer and presents no risk of malignant transformation.
The vaccines act by stimulating the immune system to produce antibodies, which can fight infections, preventing the individual from getting sick. Some vaccines are safe during pregnancy, others are not.
Vaginal discharge is the name given to any fluid secretion through the vaginal canal. The discharge is a very common situation and in most cases does not indicate any gynecological problem. Any woman from puberty may have some degree of vaginal discharge.
Vasectomy is the most effective mode of male contraception. Vasectomy is a simple surgery that results in permanent sterilization of the man by preventing the release of spermatozoa in the ejaculated fluid. In this text we will explain what vasectomy surgery is and what the chances of reversal are.
