Health (Page 15)

regular checkup

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Regular check ups and tests help us keep healthy for as long as possible. They also detect illness at the earliest stages… Consider a car that does not undergo regular maintenance. It will be fine for the first few years, but then you can start expecting trouble without much warning. The road-worthiness test (VRT) helps prevent that to some extent. Most of us feel quite lost when our car decides to break down. Now, how much more devastating would it be to lose our body’s health?  Check-up examinations and tests help us keep healthy for as long as possible. They also detect illness at theRead More…

world contraception day

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World Contraception Day is celebrated every year on the 26th of September. World Contraception Day aims to create awareness on all available contraception methods, so that people can make healthy informed decisions related to their own sexual and reproductive health. The annual World Contraception Day campaign was initially launched in 2007, and was created around the vision where every pregnancy is wanted. The concept of family planning along with access to preferred contraceptive methods is essential for women’s well-being and body autonomy. It also supports prosperous community development, and helps in reducing poverty. Contraception Has Increased Opportunities For Women Financial Opportunities: A third of wageRead More…

pro-choice malta

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Being pro choice is something I feel very passionate about, especially as a woman. But I still find it hard to write about because the conversation is so widely suppressed that I often get scared to merely bring it up. This is a huge problem because the only way we can learn is if we can openly talk. Conversation and opposing opinions should under no circumstance take away a woman’s reproductive rights, the basic idea that a person should have complete bodily autonomy should always prevail. Usually, the counter-argument to that would claim that the foetus is its own person (this is another debate inRead More…

bacterial vaginosis penis microbiome

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Bacterial Vaginosis is an infection caused by an imbalance in the vaginal microbiome; a common cause of unusual smelly vaginal discharge with a different consistency and colour, evident especially after sex. However, about 50% of women with Bacterial Vaginosis experience no symptoms. Similarly, itchiness and soreness are usually not present during this infection. Bacterial Vaginosis is not a sexually transmitted infection (STI) in itself, but it can increase your chance of getting various STI’s such as HIV, herpes simplex virus, chlamydia, or gonorrhea, as well as lead to fertility issues. Although Bacterial Vaginosis is quite common, there is not yet a clearly known cause. However,Read More…

mesotherapy malta

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Youthful, radiant, healthy skin – the holy grail of the medical aesthetics industry. But how can we achieve it? And how do we maintain it? An effective solution is mesotherapy, a treatment that originated in France in the 1950s and has steadily gained global popularity over the years as a specialty discipline.    Mesotherapy is also known as biorevitalization or skin “boosting”. It’s a simple and effective treatment that targets ageing skin and gives natural results with essentially no downtime. Let’s look at what mesotherapy is, how it works and some misconceptions surrounding it. How does Mesotherapy work? Mesotherapy formulas commonly contain a combination ofRead More…

fibromyalgia

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Five years might not be seen as too long, however, constant pain, sleep difficulties, migraines and headaches, as well as problems with mental processes can make those 5 years feel like a never-ending hell. I am a 19 year old young woman, and finally, after 5 years begging various doctors to answer questions regarding all issues with my body, I was able to rule out other possible conditions and come to the conclusion that what I most likely have is Fibromyalgia. It all started 7 years ago, when I was admitted to Mater Dei Hospital with Tachycardia: my heart was beating at an average rateRead More…

mindful masturbation

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Research points towards mindful masturbation being effective in improving sexual health and in treating sexual difficulties. Here’s why… Most women of my generation grew up with a negative view of female sexuality, where sex was reserved for procreation and for after marriage. The words vulva, vagina and clitoris were taboo and rarely spoken about. There was an aura of shame, guilt and disgust around female sexual pleasure and we were tasked with the responsibility of keeping the boys in check by our behavior, the way we dressed and our general demeanor. We were told by authority figures that masturbation was bad and to be avoided.Read More…

covid positive family member

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Few weeks ago my husband was feeling unwell, just a sore throat and body aches but no fever. He tested positive to Covid19… This COVID-19 has been a word that everyone seems to be afraid of. I would like to share my experience so that others that may have to go through it wont feel as helpless as I felt. Few weeks ago my husband was feeling unwell, just a sore throat and body aches but no fever. We thought it would be best that he goes to do the test before going to see our family gp. He tested positive to covid19. The shockRead More…

MAP Morning After Pill Malta

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After a recent post on Facebook, Gynaecologist Dr. Rita Hansagi felt she had to intervene to explain more about the MAP (Morning After Pill) and how it works. Ladies. I am a gynecologist. It is my profession to answer this question. There are 2 types of MAP available in Malta. 1. Escapelle – which contains a high dose of artificial progesterone hormone. Only thing it does when taken is delaying/postponing or blocking ovulation, by delaying the LH surge. It is simple hormone biology. Does not kill any baby. 2. Ella One – this contains another type of chemical called ullipristat – has a bit ofRead More…

anxiety apps

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Covid has made people who never worry or who have never experienced anxiety start to suffer from it too. These downloadable anxiety apps can help curb anxiety… We all go through different phases in life, and suffer ups and downs, some of us take these in our stride and seem to be able to ride the waves without suffering much, many of us however need some help. To top it all Covid has made people who never worry or experienced anxiety start to also suffer too. Thankfully, there is a lot of help around and Richmond Foundation are doing a great job offering free counsellingRead More…