Pregnancy and Fifth disease What is Fifth disease? Fifth disease is a virus that commonly infects humans; about 50% of all adults have been infected sometime during childhood or adolescence. Fifth disease infects only humans. There are also animal parvoviruses…
Fibroids
What are fibroids? Fibroids are benign (non-cancerous) tumours that grow in, on or outside of the wall of the uterus. They usually range in size from as small as a pea to as large as a grapefruit. Who can have…
Depression during Pregnancy
What is depression? Depression is more than just feeling “blue” or “down in the dumps” for a few days. It’s a serious illness that involves the brain. With depression, sad, anxious, or “empty” feelings don’t go away and interfere…
Fallen Bladder(Cystocele)
What is a cystocele? A cystocele occurs when the wall between a woman’s bladder and her vagina weakens and allows the bladder to droop into the vagina. This condition may cause discomfort and problems with emptying the bladder. A bladder…
Pregnancy and Dental Care
Pregnancy is a time of many changes, including changes in the mouth and oral health It is important for pregnant women to get their teeth cleaned, examined and have any needed dental work done before their baby is born Preliminary…
Pregnancy and Chicken Pox
How long after receiving varicella vaccine should a woman wait to become pregnant? The woman shouldn’t become pregnant for at least one month following each dose of the vaccine. This differs from the package insert, which recommends a three-month delay.…
Endometriosis
Endometriosis The lining of the uterus called endometrium .A tissue similar to this lining grows outside the uterus as in your ovaries, your tubes, around the uterus and the bowel, these tissues called endometriosis. When you have your period these…
Pregnancy and Cats
Pregnant women need to be aware that there is a condition called toxoplasmosis (TOX-so-plaz-MO-sis) can be caused by cats and can cause problems with pregnancy, including abortion. Toxoplasmosis is an infection caused by a parasite called Toxoplasma gondii. This parasite…
Cervical Cancer
The Pap Test What is the Pap test? A Pap test is one of many tests you will do when you have a regular health check-up. The Pap test looks at the cells of your cervix. It can show unhealthy…
Antidepressant Medications during Pregnancy
Is it safe to take antidepressant medication during pregnancy? Antidepressant medications pass across the placental barrier, potentially exposing the developing fetus to the medication. Some research suggests the use of SSRIs during pregnancy is associated with miscarriage and/or birth defects,…