Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is a type of high blood pressure that affects the pulmonary arteries and capillaries. Pulmonary arteries are the blood vessels that take blood from the right ventricles to the lungs. As the pressure in the pulmonary arteries and the smaller capillaries builds up, the heart must work harder to pump blood. It weakens the heart over time and can even lead to heart failure. The symptoms of PAH may not be noticeable initially, but as the condition worsens, they become pronounced. Some of them include difficulty breathing; fatigue; dizziness; swelling in the legs; arms, and abdomen; a bluish tinge on the lips; chest pain; a rapid pulse; and heart palpitations. There is no cure for PAH yet, but there is a range of treatments to lessen symptoms and lower the risk of complications. PAH develops when the pulmonary arteries and capillaries connecting the heart and lungs become constricted or damaged. A range of related conditions can trigger it, but the exact cause is unknown. Some of the possible causes of PAH are as follows: 1. Genetics Studies say that close to 20 percent of PAH cases are inherited. Genetic mutations in the BMPR2 gene are responsible for increasing one’s likelihood of developing PAH.

A federal data release mentions that most American women in the reproductive age group of 15-49 years use birth control. Birth control is of many kinds — pills, devices, and medicines. They all have the same goal of preventing pregnancy. What type of contraception you use depends on your desire to have children, your current health condition, and your intention or need to avoid sexually transmitted diseases (STIs). According to the statistics published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the most popular types of birth control in the US are as follows. 1. Female sterilization Female sterilization is the most popular type of birth control because it is 99% effective at preventing pregnancy. It is a surgical procedure in which the fallopian tubes are blocked or removed. It stops the eggs from meeting the sperm and thus puts an end to fertilization. This procedure does not, in any way, disturb other physiological functions in your body. Your hormones are not disturbed in any way and periods continue to happen naturally. The body absorbs the eggs released from the ovaries. Female sterilization does not obstruct sex life. There is indeed no need to worry about becoming pregnant every time you have sex.

Have you ever broken into a massive sweat after biting into something spicy? Imagine being like that continuously. It is a medical condition called hyperhidrosis, which makes a person sweat excessively. In some cases, the affected person sweats through their clothes as well. It can affect either one part or the entire body. The sweat could be caused by rising temperature in the body, or emotions like stress, fear, and anxiety could cause sweat. In simple terms, the sweat glands do not stop producing sweat even after the body temperature is back to normal. If you are having an anxiety attack, the sweat glands do not shut off even after stress, fear, or anxiety passes. Types of hyperhidrosis and their triggers: Primary hyperhidrosis Primary or localized hyperhidrosis causes excessive sweating without any reason. It usually affects the hands, armpits, face, and feet. Mostly, 90% of those diagnosed with hyperhidrosis have primary hyperhidrosis. Triggers of primary hyperhidrosis Those diagnosed with primary hyperhidrosis sweat due to a type of sweat glands called eccrine sweat glands. Millions of eccrine glands are found in our hands, armpits, face, and feet. Their bodies get overheated, and the temperature rises when they are active, mobile, or when they are feeling emotional.

Anemia occurs when the body does not have the required red blood cells to carry oxygen to other organs. The result of this would be fatigue, weakness in the body, and a perennial sense of feeling cold. In addition to this. the skin turns pale due to lack of hemoglobin and oxygen. Cause of anemia  One of the most common reasons a person gets anemia is low or deficiency of iron in the body. It is prudent to note that the body needs iron in order to make hemoglobin, which in turn, transports oxygen all through the body. It is researched that there are over 400 types of anemia and they are largely categorized into three groups as follows: 1. Blood loss This is caused largely due to bleeding over a period of time. It happens so slowly that you may not even notice. Some of the causes include ulcers, hemorrhoids, and cancer. 2. Faulty or reduced production of red cells A situation where the body does not create enough blood cells that are ideally required to function in balance. This is largely caused due to a lack of vitamins and essential minerals in the blood. Some of the conditions in this category include bone marrow problems, vitamin-deficiency anemia, and sickle cell anemia.

The cervix is a part of the female reproductive system, through which the sperm travels to the uterus, where the fertilization takes place. It acts as a filter and prevents unhealthy or foreign particles from entering the uterus. When a woman expects a child, the cervix ensures that the baby stays in the uterus until it is ready to be born. The cervix’s essential function is to cue the body to dilate at the right time so that premature or preterm deliveries are avoided and standard delivery is possible through the vagina. Early-stage cervical cancer does not develop any signs or symptoms. The symptoms show only when the tumor is in advanced stages and has spread to the nearby tissues. Women should take both mild and severe symptoms seriously and consult the doctor immediately. 1. Abnormal bleeding in cervical cancer As the cervix is associated with a woman’s reproductive system, the symptoms of cervical cancer, in most cases, are associated with bleeding. Women may ignore unusual bleeding as usual and brush it off as caused by exhaustion. Some of the bleeding-related symptoms are: Unusual and heavy menstrual bleeding There is gentle flow or spotting between two menstrual cycles. Menstrual cycles that last more than five or seven days Bleeding after sexual intercourse Bleeding after douching Vaginal discharge between menstrual cycles or after menopause (Sometimes, the release could have blood in it.) Pain in the pelvis Pain during intercourse 2.