Hormones

Hormones 07 May 2009

In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF)

In vitro fertilisation (IVF) refers to the process of conceiving an embryo in a test tube. Embryos are conceived in vitro, when viable male sperm…

Hormones 06 May 2009

Oocyte Retrieval

Oocyte retrieval is the process of collecting mature eggs directly from a woman's ovaries before they are released from ovarian follicles.

Hormones 04 May 2009

Ovarian Stimulation and Hyperstimulation

Ovarian stimulation is a component of in vitro fertilisation used to stimulate maturation of eggs (oocytes) so that they can be retrieved from the ovaries.

Blood 29 Apr 2009

Scars

A scar (also known as a cicatrix) is fibrous tissue that is visible following healing of a wound. The formation of scars is a normal…

Children's health 24 Apr 2009

Pregnancy Test

Pregnancy test: A pregnancy test is used to determine if a woman is pregnant. This is done by analysing a sample of a woman's urine…

General 21 Mar 2009

Penis enlargement

Penis size has been a source of male anxiety throughout history and across cultures. The only medical consensus regarding penis enhancement procedures is for the surgical…

Blood 14 Mar 2009

Failed back surgery syndrome (FBSS)

Failed back surgery syndrome (FBSS) is characterised by continuing back and/or leg pain after lower spinal surgery. It occurs after 5-40% of surgeries.

Cancer 02 Jan 2009

Sexual Difficulties and Cancer in Men

Between 10 and 88% of patients diagnosed with cancer experience sexual problems following diagnosis and treatment. This varies according to the location and type of…