Articles by Dr. Alison

Scalp Psoriasis and Similar Head Rashes – Pictures, Treatment

Psoriasis is a common chronic inflammatory skin condition that may occur at any age and usually affects the skin of the elbow, knees, and scalp.  It is non-contagious but is seen to run in families. There are periods of remission alternating with periods of exacerbation but a total cure is not possible. Psoriasis is >> Read More ...

Episiotomy – Procedure Types, Advantanges, Complications, Scar

What is Episiotomy? An episiotomy is an incision that is made on the perineum, the area between the vagina and the anus, during a vaginal delivery to enlarge the outlet. It is no longer considered a routine procedure during childbirth although it is performed in most first deliveries and in many multigravida women (women >> Read More ...

Retained Menses – Causes of Restricted Menstrual Blood Flow

What is Retained Menstruation? Retained menstruation occurs when a woman has normal periods but the menstrual blood is unable to flow out due to an obstruction in the tract. This occurrence is also known as cryptomenorrhea. In medical terms, accumulation of menstrual blood in the vagina is known as hematocolpos. When there >> Read More ...

Missed Periods (Amenorrhea) Causes of Delayed Periods

Missing a period often leads sexually active women to consider pregnancy as a possible cause but there are several other causes for a delayed or missed period. The average menstrual cycle is 28 days but it varies widely from 21 to 35 days. Some women get their periods with clockwork regularity while others may get a >> Read More ...

PMS Treatment, Remedies, Diet and Conditions Similar to PMS

Is it premenstrual syndrome (PMS)? There are no specific findings on physical examination, laboratory tests, or imaging techniques that can help in the diagnosis of premenstrual syndrome (PMS). Diagnosis is done by elimination of other likely causes, which may be aided by a physical examination, including a pelvic >> Read More ...

Premenstrual Syndrome Symptoms and Causes of PMS

What is PMS? Premenstrual syndrome, or PMS for short, is a combination of severe symptoms that occur every month before menstruation. It is also known as premenstrual tension or PMT. Most women notice a change in their mood or physical state before the onset of menstruation (period). These symptoms may not be the same >> Read More ...

Menorrhagia – Causes of Prolonged or Heavy Menstrual Bleeding

Amongst the many types of menstrual disorders that occur, heavy menstrual bleeding is a  common complaint. It is known as menorrhagia. The average menstrual cycle is of 28 days with menstruation may lasting for 2 to 7 days, during which time the average blood loss is estimated to be 25 to 80 millilters (about 0.8 to 2.7 >> Read More ...

Ovarian Cancer Diagnosis, Treatments, Prognosis (Survival Rate)

Testing for Ovarian Cancer Early diagnosis of ovarian cancer is rare because of the absence of symptoms in the early stages and the lack of reliable screening methods to detect ovarian cancer specifically. A Pap smear has no role to play in the detection of ovarian cancer unless it has metastasized to the cervix or vagina. >> Read More ...

Ovarian Cancer – Causes, Types, Symptoms, Stages, Grading

What is Ovarian Cancer? Ovarian cancer is cancer that develops in the ovaries, the two small organs on either side of the uterus, which produce ova (eggs) as well as secrete the female hormones estrogen and progesterone. Ovarian cancer is mainly seen in post-menopausal women but it can occur at any age. Although rare, more >> Read More ...
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