Are you pregnant and wondering if the first-trimester ultrasound is really necessary? The answer is simple: yes, absolutely. This small exam, performed around the 12th week, is not just a formality — it can have a decisive impact on the safety of your baby and you . Confirm that everything is going well At 12 weeks, the ultrasound allows your doctor to check: The baby’s vitality and heart rate Proper progression of the pregnancy Accurate dating for precise follow-up This simp

Why has ovarian reserve become such an important topic? As maternal age continues to rise worldwide, fertility has become a major concern for many women. Very often, a single blood test result, especially AMH, is perceived as a verdict on whether pregnancy is possible or not. In medical reality, ovarian reserve is not a prediction of reproductive destiny. It is mainly a clinical tool used to guide decisions, and it must always be interpreted in a broader medical context. What

Many couples come to a consultation thinking that a single visit and one medication will solve all their fertility problems. This idea often comes from advertising around “miracle” remedies, especially in traditional medicine markets, promising fast results. Why do people expect this? Natural or “miracle” products can create the illusion that one simple treatment can fix everything. Online testimonials and media coverage reinforce this belief. People hope for a quick, simple,

Why Prenatal Care is Vital Even a pregnancy that seems “normal” can hide serious complications. Regular check-ups allow these issues to be detected before they become dangerous. What the Studies Show Women who attend at least 8 prenatal visits have a 50% lower risk of dying during pregnancy or childbirth. Screening for high blood pressure during pregnancy can reduce serious complications by up to 60%. Detecting anemia (iron deficiency) lowers the risk of severe bleeding duri

Why some warning signs are dismissed, while others trigger excessive worry At the start of the year, many women become more attentive to their bodies.This is a positive habit. Problems arise when attention shifts to one of two extremes: 👉 Everything feels alarming, or 👉 Important symptoms are minimized. This article aims to help interpret gynecological symptoms correctly — without dramatizing, but without ignoring important warning signs. Bleeding between periods Intermenst

Some words leave marks. “Frigidity”  is one of them. This term is still often used to describe a decrease or absence of sexual desire in women. It is old, imprecise, and judgmental, wrongly suggesting a “deficiency” or something “broken.” In reality, female sexuality is neither linear nor standardizable. Sexuality is an intimate, complex, and evolving experience.  It changes over a lifetime depending on: Hormonal phases Emotional context Health Quality of the couple’s relatio

Dear doctor, I have a boyfriend. We cuddle and do ‘petting,’ sometimes without clothes.There hasn’t been any penetration, but I read online that you can get pregnant from pre-ejaculate, in a jacuzzi, or even without sex.Since then, I’ve been panicking. Is that possible? Léonie*, 19 years old *name anonymized You are not alone, Léonie. This kind of worry is very common, especially at your age. The internet can amplify anxiety, but rest assured: your body is more re

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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