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09-07-2023Endometriosis: Root causes, Tests, Natural Therapies
Endometriosis is a medical condition in which the tissue that normally lines the inside of the uterus, called the endometrium, grows outside the uterus. This displaced tissue can be found on the ovaries, fallopian tubes, outer surface of the uterus, pelvic cavity, and other...
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15-06-2023The vaginal microbiome and its significance
Seems like what happens in the gut can have an impact on the vaginal microbiota. The gut microbiota consists of a complex community of microorganisms, including bacteria and fungi, that reside in the gastrointestinal tract. It plays a crucial role in digestion, nutrient...
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27-03-2023Cesarean Section and Microbiome
Babies born by C-section have an increased risk of developing immune and metabolic disorders, which have been associated with gut microbiota. Several studies have shown that wiping a baby’s mouth, face, and skin with their mother’s vaginal fluids after a C-section, also known...
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26-09-2021Vaginitis: Causes and prevention measures
Vaginitis is an inflammation of the vagina and affects a large percentage of women of reproductive age. This inflammation is usually accompanied by a burning sensation, stinging and irritation, and in more severe cases, pain. The symptoms may be internal to the vagina or may...
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05-11-2019Vaginitis
- Vaginitis can now be treated etiologically! New FemoScan® molecular test - The 1st molecular examination of the vaginal flora! Forget the unpleasant symptoms of vaginitis - Check the vaginal flora with the new FemoScan® molecular test. It shows what simple microbiological...
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12-07-2019What do you know about the vaginal microbiome?
Undoubtedly one of the greatest achievements in human biology and medicine is the sequencing of the human genome, which was announced in 2001. However, it gave us only a partial image of who we are! The studies of the human microbiome (i.e. the small communities of microorganisms...
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10-12-2018New study highlights the benefits of the Mediterranean diet for women
An increasing body of scientific research suggests that the Mediterranean diet is probably the only diet that prevents diseases! According to a new US scientific study, the Mediterranean diet reduces cardiovascular risk by 25%, especially in women, as prescribed medicines, such...
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18-09-2015Female fertility over 40
Modern lifestyles have led couples, and especially women, to have children relatively late in life. According to statistics (most of them are Americans, but experience shows that statistics are similar in western societies, including Greece), women over 40 are the only age group...
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24-04-2014Recurrent Pregnancy Loss
Recurrent pregnancy loss is a disease that is clearly distinguishable from infertility and is defined as two or more failed pregnancies. When the cause is unknown, any miscarriage needs to be carefully examined to determine if further testing is necessary. After three or more...