Hyperthyroidism – symptoms, treatment
Hyperthyroidism is a condition where the thyroid gland produces too much of the hormone thyroxine. When the thyroid gland is sick, the whole body becomes sick as its action affects many functions of the body. Therefore, it is worth observing your body carefully and in the event of any irregularities, check the level of thyroid […]
Emergency contraception, ie “After Day” pills in questions and answers
What preparations are available in Poland? In Poland, there are two substances registered for use as emergency contraception – levonorgestrel and ulipristal acetate. The effectiveness of the preparations is comparable. What are the indications for emergency contraception? The Day Po tablets are used to avoid pregnancy when it is suspected that the contraceptive used is […]
A quick guide to hormonal contraception
Hormonal contraception oral contraceptives are widely used all over the world due to their high availability and ease of use. It turns out that almost 63% of women regularly use these preparations. Hormonal methods are based on blocking the secretion of hormones responsible for ovulation, blocking the release of eggs from the ovaries in the […]
Hypothyroidism – what is it and how to treat it?
Hypothyroidism this term is used to describe insufficient production or secretion of thyroid hormones. Thyroid dysfunction affects about 7% of the adult population, the incidence increases with age. Statistically, it is about 5 times more common in women than in men. The thyroid gland is an endocrine (endocrine) gland that produces hormones that regulate the […]
