Chlamydiae are bacteria responsible for certain common sexually transmitted infections (STIs), the most well-known being Chlamydia trachomatis . This bacterium can cause urethritis, cervicitis, conjunctivitis , and in rare cases, systemic complications . A particular form, Lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV) , is less common and manifests as ulcerative lesions and lymph node enlargement . Other species such as Chlamydia pneumoniae  or Chlamydia psittaci  are not sexually transmitt

Many women take multivitamins during pregnancy to meet their nutritional needs. But the truth is that standard multivitamins rarely cover all essential nutrients , especially iron, vitamin D, calcium, and certain trace elements . In this blog, you will learn: The essential nutrients and their roles Recommended daily doses and food sources When supplementation is necessary Whether diet alone can be sufficient Why folate (folic acid)  is crucial How to adjust supplementation ba

Intersex & Variations in Sexual Development: Understanding It Simply The human body can sometimes surprise even the most experienced doctors. Some people are born with sexual characteristics (chromosomes, gonads, genitalia, or hormones) that do not fit neatly into the classic “male” or “female” categories. These are known as variations in sexual development (VSD), or intersex traits. These situations are more common than many realize—about 1 in 150 births shows a mild variati

Pregnancy is more than just a growing belly, morning sickness, or chocolate cravings. Your body transforms into a true living laboratory , and many of these changes happen without you even noticing . Your Baby’s DNA Stays in Your Body During pregnancy, a small portion of your baby’s DNA enters your bloodstream – and can remain in your body for years . This phenomenon is called fetal microchimerism . Studies have shown that this DNA can reach organs such as the heart, lungs, a

The Medical Misunderstanding That Never Dies Among all medical misunderstandings, one resists everything:the famous “intimate hygiene”. A term that seems obvious… until you ask 10 women what it means.Result: 10 different answers. And often… 10 mistakes. Laboratories mention it.Patients stress before appointments.And gynecologists sigh internally, because this one simple word creates absolute chaos. The Real Problem: A Term Everyone Misunderstands In medicine, “intimate hygien

When a pregnancy takes time to occur, many women first turn to traditional methods. In most African cultures, it is natural to try solutions passed down from mothers, aunts, or healers: herbal teas, decoctions, lower-abdomen massages, steam baths, fumigations, or even plant-based enemas. These practices are deeply rooted in the search for balance in the body and the “female womb.” But which of these methods can actually support fertility, and which may carry risks? What some

Halloween is all about ghosts, shadows, and things that make your heart race.But what if we told you that some of the most mysterious phenomena  don’t happen in haunted houses — they happen inside the female body? Between unexpected bleeding, strange discharges, invisible pain, and hormonal twists, our bodies sometimes seem to play tricks on us.Let’s take a closer look at these “scary” gynecologic symptoms — and discover the real, rational science behind them. When the Blood

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