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Infertility

September 17th, 2011 |

Infertility is the inability of a person to contribute to Pregnancy. Either it can be a man or a woman. Infertility may also refer to the state of a woman who is unable to carry a pregnancy to full term. Sometimes there are temporary medical reasons which can be removed easily after the medical treatment.

Women who are fertile experience a natural period of fertility before and during ovulation, and they are naturally infertile during the rest of the menstrual cycle.

Primary vs. secondary infertility

Couples with primary infertility have never been able to conceive, while, on the other hand, secondary infertility is difficulty conceiving after already having conceived (and either carried the pregnancy to term or had a miscarriage).

Diagnosis

In any fertility work-up, both male and female partners are tested if pregnancy is not occurring after a year of regular sexual intercourse. It should be done earlier if a woman is over age 35 or if either partner has known risk factors for infertility. A work-up can not only uncover the causes

of infertility but also detect other potentially serious medical problems as

well, including genetic mutations, cancer, or diabetes.

Post-Ejaculatory Urine Sample

A urine sample to detect sperm after ejaculation may rule out or indicate retrograde ejaculation. It also may be used to test for infections.

Semen Analysis

If a man is under doubt of being infertile he should go for Semen Analysis or Semen Test. Semen Collection should be done in a sterile glass jar and it should be delivered to the laboratory as soon as possible otherwise the sperms may die or lose motility due to much exposure to heat and other environmental variants.

A semen analysis will provide information on:

Amount of semen produced (volume)

Number of sperm per milliliter of semen (concentration)

Total number of sperm in the sample (count)

Percentage of moving sperm (motility)

Shape of sperm (morphology)

Blood Tests

Blood tests are used for measuring several factors that might affect fertility:

Hormonal Levels

Blood tests for testosterone and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) levels.

Infections: Blood tests can also determine the presence of any infections.

Ultrasound

Ultrasound imaging may be used to accurately determine the size of the testes or to detect cysts, tumors, abnormal blood flow, or varicoceles

Genetic testing can be done to test genetic disorders.

The following is the major cause of infertility that may only be found in females.

Immaturity of Ovaries and inability to release eggs.

In this case synthetic FSH by injection or Clomid (Clomiphene citrate) via a pill can be given to stimulate follicles to mature in the ovaries.

Other reasons include:

tubal blockage

age-related factors

uterine problems

previous tubal ligation

Treatment:

In Pakistan there are lot many hospitals, clinics and fertility centers that are working for the treatment of infertility but one must be very careful while selecting an institution or physician to get him or her treated.

Medical treatments:

Medical treatment of infertility generally involves the use of fertility medication, medical device, surgery, or a combination of the following. If the sperm are of good quality and the mechanics of the woman's reproductive structures are good (patent fallopian tubes, no adhesions or scarring), physicians may start by prescribing a course of ovarian stimulating medication. The physician may also suggest using a conception cap cervicalcap, which the patient uses at home by placing the sperm inside the cap and putting the conception device on the cervix, or intrauterine insemination (IUI), in which the doctor introduces sperm into the uterus during ovulation, via a catheter. In these methods, fertilization occurs inside the body.

If conservative medical treatments fail to achieve a full term pregnancy, the physician may suggest the patient undergo in vitro fertilization (IVF). IVF and related techniques (ICSI, ZIFT, GIFT) are called assisted reproductive technology (ART) techniques.

ART techniques generally start with stimulating the ovaries to increase egg production. After stimulation, the physician surgically extracts one or more eggs from the ovary, and unites them with sperm in a laboratory setting, with the intent of producing one or more embryos. Fertilization takes place outside the body, and the fertilized egg is reinserted into the woman's reproductive tract, in a procedure called embryo transfer.

Other medical techniques are e.g. tuboplasty, assisted hatching, and Preimplantation genetic diagnosis.

Alternative Treatment:

Alternative Treatment like Homoeopathy, Acupuncture, Unani Medicines can also sometimes do wonders and one should not overlook them or ignore them.

Please find the following resources for treatment in Pakistan:

http://www.ivf.net/ivf/australian-concept-infertility-medical-centre-pakistan-o4373.html

http://www.nabilaclinic.com.pk/

http://www.phonebook.com.pk/dynamic/search.aspx?SearchType=kl&k=Fertility+Treatment&l=Pakistan

http://www.fertilityzone.org/pakistan_ivf.html

http://www.ivfpakistan.com/

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How to treat Masturbation? Masturbation Causes Symptoms and Treatment in Urdu | Musht Zani ka Ilaj | Home Health Care

July 29th, 2011 |

Author: Afzal

masturbation causes symptoms treatment in urdu How to treat Masturbation? Masturbation Causes Symptoms and Treatment in Urdu | Musht Zani ka Ilaj | Home Health Care

What is Masturbation?

Masturbation is an evil habit that penetrates into the young people due to the company of inappropriate people. More indulgence into this evil leads to impotence.

Causes

The causes of this evil are bad company, lower health, emptiness, restless life, itching of bladder, ill fascination and being unmarried for a long time.

Symptoms

Symptoms of the masturbator include loneliness, spoiled with ill fantasies, weakness of hands and feet, weakness of sight, constipation, headache, acidity, weakness of external genitalia, unnecessary secretion of semen and restlessness. These symptoms finally lead to impotence.

Harms of Masturbation

Masturbation causes following harms to human body.

1. Weakness of bladder which causes involuntary urinary and seminal discharges.

2. Weakness of the nerves.

3. Limbs like the legs start shaking and shivering

4. Pain in the vertebra column, the spinal column from which semen is ejaculated. This pain creates crookedness and twisting in the back.

5. Weakness of the brain and weakness of memory.

6. Weakness of the sight and reduction of normal limit of vision.

7. Fast aging

8. Weakness of the human immunity system

9. Extensive masturbation troubles the heart, brain, liver and stomach to perform their functions properly

10. Weakness of the nerves and veins of sexual organs which results in impotence

Psychological Harms

1. Agitation and irritation over trivial matters

2. Lack of confidence

3. Disinterest in studying

4. Desire for isolation

Treatment

Most important treatment of masturbation is the sole will power of the person addicted. He can save himself from such a harmful addiction by sheer will power.

Potassium bromide compounds were used earlier to treat the patient so that he can get mental satisfaction. These days many tranquilizers like echo brome are given to the patient for the mental calmness.

One must avoid loneliness, ill thoughts and try to be busy doing other routine tasks. Avoiding bad company can also help reducing the chances of masturbating.

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Breast Cancer in Pakistan

July 11th, 2011 |

Author: Farrukh Saeed

Pakistan has the highest rate of breast cancer in any Asian population with 40,000 deaths per year, which is alarming. Approximately one out of nine Pakistani women is likely to suffer from breast cancer at some point of life.

Unfortunately, very little information on breast cancer is available in Pakistan and only cases at very advanced stage are reported. Breast cancer is a dreadful disease but it can be cured if it is detected at an early stage. The chances of such patients of survival are more than 90 percent, which is possible only when women are made aware of symptoms and other infirmities of this fatal disease. Change in bowel and bladder habit, a scar that does not heal, unusual bleeding or discharge, thickening or lump in breast are alarming signs that needs a proper check up. Two minutes self examination could protect from this horrifying nightmare and national media can play a vital role in spreading knowledge about the disease.

The Role of Pink Ribbon:

Mission

Pink Ribbon is a charity organization working for the awareness and prevention of breast cancer. Its main functions include:

Provide information, resources, support and guidance for patients, caregivers, providers, and all persons whose lives have been affected directly or indirectly by breast cancer;

Promote and focus research into the causes, prevention, treatment, cure and other medical aspects of breast cancer;

Assist, directly or indirectly, any third-party charitable organizations involved in any aspect of breast cancer awareness and research;

Conduct any and all lawful activities which may be useful in accomplishing the foregoing purposes.

Objectives

Objectives with the 5 A's

Awareness – public awareness and acceptance of breast cancer related issues (examining, education, research)

Alignment – global alignment of local, national and international breast cancer initiatives

Advocacy – advocating for funding Public, Government, Health Care Institutions and Industry

Accreditation – procedure for using the official ribbon, preventing hoaxes and abuse

Alliances – partnering with Public, Government, Health Care Institutions and Industry without losing independence.

Cancer Detection:

Early Detection

Detection of breast cancer at early stage is very important. The earlier a breast cancer is detected, the better the chance of survival. The following methods of detecting breast cancer are:

Breast Examination by your Physician (Clinical Breast Exams)

All women should have regular breast examinations by a doctor or a nurse annually, more frequently for women who have a high risk status. A skilled examiner can detect subtle changes in the breasts that the women herself might not notice.

Breast Self Examination (B.S.E)

B.S.E is one of the best tools available for discovering breast cancer in the early, most treat able stages. Make a monthly self- exam part of your regular routine. B.S.E should be performed once a month after your menstrual period, when Breast are not tender or swollen, if you are not always regular, do it on the same day every month. Don’t get upset if you feel some lumps or hardness, that’s normal, it is also normal if your breast are not exactly the same size.

Before going to perform the actual process of B.S.E, let us describe, what you look for?

A lump in the breast, which is usually single, firm, and most often painless or local thickened area.

A portion of the skin on the breast or underarm swells and has an unusual appearance.

Veins on the skin surface become more prominent on one breast.

An unusual increase in size of one breast.

The breast nipple becomes inverted, changes in skin texture, or has a discharge other than breast milk.

A depression is found in an area of the breast surface.

Swelling of the upper arm.

A rash or eczema on the nipple or around it.

Breast Cancer(1) Breast Cancer in Pakistan

Treatment of Breast Cancer:

Getting a Second Opinion

Reasons for getting a second opinion about your treatment plan, how to go about getting one, and what to do once you’ve got it.

Surgery

Breast-conserving surgery (lumpectomy), mastectomy, and lymph node dissection, and what to expect from each. Also included: Prophylactic surgery and breast reconstruction.

Chemotherapy

The treatment by Anti-Cancer medicines that kill the cancer or make it non-reactive.

Radiation Therapy

Treatment of Cancer by Laser and other types of radiations.

Hormonal Therapy

Hormonal therapy medicines are whole-body (systemic) treatment for hormone-receptor-positive breast cancers. Hormone receptors are like ears on breast cells that listen to signals from hormones. These signals "turn on" growth in cells that have receptors. Complementary & Holistic Medicine

Alternative and Holistic Approach can also be helpful in the treatment of Breast cancer. The best alternative is Homoeopathy and Herbal Medicines.

Please find below the useful links below to get information or medical advice for Pakistan.

http://pinkribbon.org.pk/contact-us

http://www.paec.gov.pk/inmol/facilities.htm

http://pinkribbon.org.pk/download

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WHAT MAKES ONLINE EDUCATION A BETTER OPTION FOR YOU?

The concept of virtual education system brings great opportunities for working individuals and non-traditional students to further their education. Today, degrees obtained from online universities are as good as degrees obtained from campus-based institute. Distance learning facilitate students to study at their own pace and convenience. During last few years some well reputed universities of Pakistan also started their online degree programs and certifications in different subjects like Business Management, Health Care, Business Administration, Accounting, Business, Computers, Travel and Tourism, Information Technology, Hospitality, Engineering, and Graphic Design.

Following are the list of some of the great benefits of online degree programs for education seeker:

1. ACCREDITED DEGREE

Earlier most of education seeker [...]

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