Medicine 2023, March

Doesn't the hormonal background exist? Then what is it and why is everyone talking about it?

Doesn't the hormonal background exist? Then what is it and why is everyone talking about it? (2023)

Marina Vershinina, leading expert of the CMD Center for Molecular Diagnostics of the Central Research Institute of Epidemiology of Rospotrebnadzor, talks about what we used to call hormonal background

Iron ladies. Anemia guide: how to recognize the first signs of the disease, how hemoglobin differs from ferritin and whether pomegranate juice will save us

Iron ladies. Anemia guide: how to recognize the first signs of the disease, how hemoglobin differs from ferritin and whether pomegranate juice will save us (2023)

All the while hunting to sleep, productivity at zero and even climbing stairs is hard work. All these can be symptoms of iron deficiency anemia, which literally cripples our bodies. But how to determine what it is and how to replenish the level of iron, because pharmacies are literally crammed with preparations with the inscription Fe, and the Internet communities in every way praise the healing droppers. We put all the dots over the "i" in this difficult question

Self-love: how Amoena lingerie helps you recover quickly and competently after breast surgery

Self-love: how Amoena lingerie helps you recover quickly and competently after breast surgery (2023)

Any surgical intervention in the body is a path that begins long before the operation itself and continues for at least six weeks after it. Breast surgery requires a long period of rehabilitation, during which it is necessary to help the tissues to recover and prevent complications

Cycle disturbances. What gynecologists can forget about?

Cycle disturbances. What gynecologists can forget about? (2023)

According to statistics, on average 80% of women of reproductive age are faced with menstrual irregularities. The most serious symptoms are delayed menstruation and abnormal uterine bleeding. Less significant forms of menstrual irregularities are considered painful periods, dependent on the cycle of depression and headaches. At the first stage of diagnosing such complaints, the gynecologist prescribes an examination. Check the condition of the reproductive organs, the level of sex hormones. But

Mom, I'm afraid! How to prepare your child for a dentist appointment

Mom, I'm afraid! How to prepare your child for a dentist appointment (2023)

How the first visit to the dentist will go will directly depend on the child's future attitude to his health and to dentistry in general. After all, a healthy child is a healthy adult in the future. Natalia Kadkalova, a dentist, founder and chief physician of the La Peregrina dental clinic, spoke about the correct mood and several important habits that help keep teeth healthy

A nail under the heel. What is a "heel spur" and how to deal with it

A nail under the heel. What is a "heel spur" and how to deal with it (2023)

Symptoms of the "heel spur" cannot be confused with anything. This disease of the foot is accompanied by stabbing pain. It feels like a stone or a nail has hit the heel. With such a pathology, it is difficult to move normally: getting to work, walking in the park and, moreover, doing morning jogging. After all, the situation often worsens to such an extent that the pain bothers from the moment you wake up, when you just get out of bed and take your first step. Why there is a "heel spur" and can it be avoided

Postponing pregnancy: five pros

Postponing pregnancy: five pros (2023)

15% - this is the amount of the motherhood penalty, a reduction in the salary of a young mother "thanks to" the termination of her career due to pregnancy and childcare. This is understandable: in Russia, the duration of maternity leave reaches 1,186 days - more than three years, during which time men and women who refuse to have children manage to go far ahead in professional and career terms. Is it possible to avoid the motherhood penalty without sacrificing the mother?

The pediatrician does not come to the house, but the medicines are free. How children's medical care works in Germany

The pediatrician does not come to the house, but the medicines are free. How children's medical care works in Germany (2023)

Pediatrics is a field of medicine where the standards for treating children are fundamentally different. We are accustomed to precinct, medical examinations, knocking down the temperature and calling an ambulance if the situation really seems serious. How German doctors treat children and how pediatric care in Germany differs from Russian. Today we talked about this with a pediatrician, candidate of medical sciences Alevtina Durmashkina

German quality and impeccable comfort: we reveal the secrets of underwear

German quality and impeccable comfort: we reveal the secrets of underwear (2023)

Every woman knows: choosing comfortable high-quality underwear is a real quest. One squeezes, the other does not suit in shape, the third bites into the shoulders - a list of such "but" can be made for a long time. Sociologists even conducted a study, finding that almost 80% of women wear bras that are not quite suitable for them, not knowing how to correctly determine the size, the required width of the straps or the depth of the neckline and armholes. Consultants in specialized stores of lower

It's not scary to give birth! Who are the doulas, what do they do and why are they invited to give birth?

It's not scary to give birth! Who are the doulas, what do they do and why are they invited to give birth? (2023)

Despite modern medicine, advanced technologies, the support of doctors, comfortable wards, we are still scared to give birth. The answer to this contradiction was the emergence of the institution of doulas - qualified assistants who accompany a woman during pregnancy and childbirth, and also support her in the first weeks and months after them. Maria Selikhova, head of expert

Computer neck - the doctor explained what happens to the body if you constantly sit at the monitor

Computer neck - the doctor explained what happens to the body if you constantly sit at the monitor (2023)

Long-term work at the computer in the wrong posture leads to the formation of a "computer neck". This condition is manifested by myofascial syndromes, which are accompanied by pain in the head, neck and upper shoulder girdle. What to do with all this, told the chiropractor, leading specialist of the clinic "Semeynaya" Nikolay Matveev

Comfort, freedom, confidence: how to restore the silhouette of a beautiful breast if you have had a mastectomy or breast resection

Comfort, freedom, confidence: how to restore the silhouette of a beautiful breast if you have had a mastectomy or breast resection (2023)

To regain oneself - perhaps this is how the main desire of women who have undergone mastectomy can be formulated. An operation is always a huge test for the body, immunity, nervous system, and in general, an exam for the perception of the world in society. But the most difficult thing is behind, the operation is done - and ahead is a life full of vivid events and emotions. A woman always remains a woman, which is why it is so important for us to look great in any circumstances. And beauty is a combination of factors, including external forms, which

Drinking a can of vitamins, covering your face and not getting vaccinated: myths about immunity that cannot be trusted

Drinking a can of vitamins, covering your face and not getting vaccinated: myths about immunity that cannot be trusted (2023)

Now, when we live in a reality where handwashing is talked about even more than about serial news, the main concern of the majority is to strengthen the immune system. Since everyone has only this question on their minds (even on social networks), there are many rumors and even more tips on how to improve immunity. Leonid Arkadyevich Elkin, a doctor of the highest category, surgeon, doctor of integral medicine, author of his own methodology, spoke about the main myths and ways to maintain a healthy immune system

Panic Attacks: A Guide to Survival

Panic Attacks: A Guide to Survival (2023)

It is scary, alarming, there is not enough air, the heart will jump out of the chest, it’s dark in the eyes, and it’s so hard to breathe. These are all symptoms of panic attacks. Why are they happening? Can you help yourself on your own? When is it time to go to the doctor? And how to distinguish ordinary everyday fear from a panic attack? We talked about all this and many other things with the leading psychologist of the Semeynaya network of clinics, Vladimir Belov

All about the thyroid gland: how hormones control us, what is the chemistry of love and why buy iodized salt

All about the thyroid gland: how hormones control us, what is the chemistry of love and why buy iodized salt (2023)

The thyroid gland is visually similar to a butterfly. And our health and behavior depends on the flap of its wings. The thyroid gland secretes several types of hormones, without which human life is impossible. Depression, overeating, irritability, apathy, or feeling uncomfortable can all be symptoms that something has gone wrong with the thyroid gland. We spoke with Ksenia Sidorova, an endocrinologist, a nutritionist of the Family clinic chain, about why people are still afraid of hormone therapy

Meteorological dependence does not exist! Cardiologist - about blood pressure, weather changes and about coffee, which is not a friend, and not an enemy, but so

Meteorological dependence does not exist! Cardiologist - about blood pressure, weather changes and about coffee, which is not a friend, and not an enemy, but so (2023)

What to do if the numbers on the tonometer are off scale or, conversely, are too low? How do you know your working pressure and when is it time to go to the doctor? Why do hypertensive patients sometimes become hypotonic? Well, about the main thing - how does a change in weather affect pressure? Andrey Rozhkov, a cardiologist at the Semeynaya network of clinics, told Eve.Ru about this

Is omega-3 a dummy or a panacea? Should you spend money on fatty acids - expert opinion

Is omega-3 a dummy or a panacea? Should you spend money on fatty acids - expert opinion (2023)

Scientists at the international nonprofit research organization Cochrane have stirred up the medical community with a recent study, the conclusion of which is startling. The super popular Omega-3 does not in any way affect life expectancy and the risk of heart attack and stroke. We spoke with Milana Shisharina, head of the research department of the Japanese company KWC in Russia, about sensations and false sensations, fatty acids and the benefits of vitamins

Minus a centner! Three Inspirational Overweight Stories

Minus a centner! Three Inspirational Overweight Stories (2023)

Excess weight can be a real threat to life. Extreme obesity interferes with movement and self-care. In such cases, diet and exercise are not enough: a complex operation is required. Life before and after surgery is shown by TLC in the reality show "Obesity Treatment Center"

Why are mint toothpastes so popular?

Why are mint toothpastes so popular? (2023)

Toothpaste can be made to taste anything, so why does the peppermint taste persist in popularity? The point is, we need some sort of signal that the toothpaste is working. We feel it especially when it leaves a cool, fresh sensation in the mouth

14% of adults brush their teeth with their fingers

14% of adults brush their teeth with their fingers (2023)

Half of adults do not brush their teeth in the evenings due to fatigue, while a significant number use their fingers for this task. This is the conclusion reached by British sociologists

The clock is ticking: is it worth rushing with the appearance of a child if you are over 40. Explains the reproductologist

The clock is ticking: is it worth rushing with the appearance of a child if you are over 40. Explains the reproductologist (2023)

In modern society, women are increasingly postponing the appearance of a baby until a later date, and the first birth, when the expectant mother is over 40, no longer surprises anyone. Meanwhile, our relatives and friends continue to scare us with the notorious clock, which is ticking inexorably. Together with fertility specialist Anastasia Smirnova, we figure out how to relieve stress associated with planning a late pregnancy

How to recognize gastritis?

How to recognize gastritis? (2023)

The first rule when the following symptoms appear: do not self-medicate, but consult a gastroenterologist

Not just cottage cheese: what other foods contain calcium

Not just cottage cheese: what other foods contain calcium (2023)

With age, the body loses its ability to accumulate calcium, and in order to maintain health, it becomes important to fully replenish its deficiency with the right foods. But for the musculoskeletal system to remain strong, it is not enough to balance your diet. This trace element is absorbed only in combination with certain vitamins, which means that you need to choose the right vitamin complex or dietary supplement. Vice President of Teaching Techno: Learn More About Calcium Deficiency Prevention

As long as you breastfeed, you will not get pregnant! And 6 more myths about women's health, which is time to forget

As long as you breastfeed, you will not get pregnant! And 6 more myths about women's health, which is time to forget (2023)

Myths about a woman's sexual and reproductive health, methods of treatment in gynecology are among the most common and enduring. A lot of medical information from the web is partially or completely untrue, and, fortunately, many have limited personal experience. Therefore, it is important to receive first-hand information about the risks to your health, where the doctor answers the questions. Our expert is an obstetrician-gynecologist at the Semeynaya clinic, Ph.D. Ilona Agrba dispelled the myths that persist to this day

Climax will inadvertently appear: is it necessary to take hormones and prepare for it in advance

Climax will inadvertently appear: is it necessary to take hormones and prepare for it in advance (2023)

Even if you are only 20-25 years old and you are not worried about the questions of the future, there are things that you should think about right now. Firstly, each of you has mothers who are under 50 (and they will definitely need good advice if they don’t want to do anything themselves), and, secondly, believe me, time flies so quickly and after just two ten years before you there will be such a frightening word for all the beautiful half of humanity 'menopause'. And you definitely need to prepare for this in advance

How to reduce pain on critical days?

How to reduce pain on critical days? (2023)

Why can women have stomach pain?

Five questions about hormones

Five questions about hormones (2023)

Hormones are to blame for everything! This phrase, which we say so often, is completely true. Our health, well-being and mood are actually largely determined by hormones. In this regard, I would like to find out more precisely what they are

Radisson Blu launches pink campaign to fight breast cancer

Radisson Blu launches pink campaign to fight breast cancer (2023)

In October, one of the rooms at every Radisson Blu hotel will be transformed into pink, and a portion of the cost of those rooms will be donated to regional charities to support research and promote breast cancer prevention

Breast cancer leads to social isolation

Breast cancer leads to social isolation (2023)

22-42% of Europeans believe women with advanced breast cancer should keep their disease a secret

It is important! 5 reasons to urgently see an oncologist

It is important! 5 reasons to urgently see an oncologist (2023)

Every woman in her life has faced a subconscious fear: what if I will be diagnosed with cancer? How to understand that this is not a twisted fear, but a reason to see a doctor, read the article dedicated to World Breast Cancer Day

I defeated breast cancer: the story of a Siberian woman who won the war against oncology

I defeated breast cancer: the story of a Siberian woman who won the war against oncology (2023)

According to the WHO, every year 1.5 million women are diagnosed with breast cancer, and 60 thousand of them live in our country. Fortunately, this disease can be overcome in 94% of cases, but this requires a lot of effort on the part of the patients. Filmed in Russia and timed to coincide with the month of the fight against breast cancer, the TLC project "My Second Life", which will be aired on the channel on Sundays at 22:00, acquaints viewers with the inspiring stories of four women of different professions and ages - they all not only defeated cancer

Reproductive disorders

Reproductive disorders (2023)

A woman's health is the key to the happiness of the whole family. Therefore, concern for a woman's health should be constant. The more attentive a woman treats herself, the more chances she has to bear, give birth and raise children

"Vote for health": the stars supported the online flash mob against breast cancer

"Vote for health": the stars supported the online flash mob against breast cancer (2023)

Women's Health Charity Program and Philips Continue Social Initiative Against Breast Cancer

"Bone" on the leg: how to get rid of it and why it persecutes women

"Bone" on the leg: how to get rid of it and why it persecutes women (2023)

Translated from medical Latin into a dormitory, the phrase "Hallux Valgus" immediately loses its romantic mystery. This is one of the most common deformities of a woman's foot - the infamous "bone" at the base of the big toe. We will try to understand the causes of this unaesthetic ailment and answer the most common questions related to it

Is it true that all colds are from the feet?

Is it true that all colds are from the feet? (2023)

It is believed that most often the cold begins with the feet. Indeed: it is worth getting your shoes wet, as the temperature can rise that evening. But after all, hands also often freeze - why don't we get sick because of this? Let's turn to scientific facts

Is teeth whitening harmful? Famous dentist told the whole truth about the most popular procedure

Is teeth whitening harmful? Famous dentist told the whole truth about the most popular procedure (2023)

Can whitening harm? How will it affect my teeth? Does everyone really need to do it? What if I have a lot of fillings and crowns? Let me just buy a whitening paste and achieve a Hollywood smile in a month? We asked all these questions to the famous dentist, general director of the SmileStudio clinic Luiza Avtandilyan, who has all domestic celebrities make Hollywood smiles, and received honest answers

The one and only: how to choose your dentist not according to the advice from Instagram

The one and only: how to choose your dentist not according to the advice from Instagram (2023)

In the era of Instagram, it is difficult to distinguish a professional in his field - a dentist with experience and education - from a charlatan who, in fact, does not know how to do anything, but maintains an attractive profile and distributes false advice on social networks. Natalia Kadkalova, dentist, founder and chief physician of the La Peregrina dental clinic, tells about how to choose a truly qualified doctor and what to look for during a visit to the clinic

It hurts, scary, dangerous! Not really: 5 misconceptions about dental implants

It hurts, scary, dangerous! Not really: 5 misconceptions about dental implants (2023)

Dental implants, according to numerous advertisements, are the ideal method of prosthetics. But still, many have fears, doubts, mistrust. Will it turn out that the decision to place implants will entail numerous visits to the dentist, lengthy consultations, painful manipulations and … further serious discomfort? Or is it all the negativity from poor information and stereotypes? Dentist will help to debunk the most common myths about dental implantation

It won't hurt! 5 most enjoyable and comfortable dental procedures

It won't hurt! 5 most enjoyable and comfortable dental procedures (2023)

Many people still associate a visit to the dentist with pain and suffering. But modern doctors are sure: this myth should be destroyed long ago, because dental care can bring joy and happiness

Delete cannot be left. Why do we need wisdom teeth if they only suffer from them: explains the dentist

Delete cannot be left. Why do we need wisdom teeth if they only suffer from them: explains the dentist (2023)

Wisdom teeth are synonymous with anguish and intense pain. They cut through with pain, quickly deteriorate, and their removal is a long and indestructible process. The founder and chief physician of the La Peregrina dental clinic, a member of the Association "Society for the Study of Color in Dentistry" Natalia Kadkalova told why the "eights" are needed at all and what to do with them