Theovariesare a pair of female glands that are involved in themenstrual cycle, pregnancy, and menopause. The ovaries produce the hormonesestrogenandprogesteroneand also contain an individuals eggs. Seventy Four / Getty Images Primary ovarian insufficiency can lead to irregular periods and infertility. Seventy Four / Getty Images This condition is different frompremature menopause. This article describes the symptoms, risk factors, and treatment options for primary ovarian insufficiency. Symptoms The first sign of primary ovarian insufficiency is usually a change in the menstrual cycle....

Its cause is different, and both a diagnosis and variant angina treatment tend to differ from classic angina. This is one reason for why people should see a healthcare provider to determine the cause. What Is Prinzmetal Angina? patrickheagney / Getty Images Angina is not always due to the blockages produced by typicalcoronary artery disease (CAD). Sometimes angina can occur in people whose coronary arteries are entirely clear ofatherosclerotic plaques....

Lactobacillus acidophilus(L. acidophilus)is a key in of good bacteria located in your gastrointestinal tract. In complementary alternative medicine,L. That means some supplement products may not contain what the label says. marekuliasz / Getty Images Benefits of Lactobacillus Acidophilus AlthoughL. Consult a healthcare provider before usingL. acidophilusto determine if it is an appropriate supplement for you. Here are some health conditions that studies show can be improved withL. Diarrhea Your healthcare provider may recommendL....

A proctoscopy is a throw in ofendoscopyprocedure. A tool called a proctoscope is gently inserted through the anus and into the rectum. A proctoscopy typically is performed by a digestive disease specialist (agastroenterologist) on an outpatient basis. Liudmila Chernetska / Getty Images Liudmila Chernetska / Getty Images Why Is Proctoscopy Done? A proctoscopy can look at the inside of theanal sphincterand the rectum. The rectum is the last part of the large intestine....

It’s also called false labor or prelabor." The contractions can feel like real labor but don’t get stronger or make the cervix dilate. Prodromal labor is different fromBraxton Hicks contractions. LittleCityLifestylePhotography / iStock / Getty Images Braxton Hicks contractionscan happen throughout pregnancy, do not follow a pattern, and are usually not painful. During prodromal labor, your uterus may contract in a pattern. However, unlike real labor, prodromal labor contractions do not change thecervix....

Progeriais a condition in which an affected individual experiences rapid or early aging. This article will discuss the types of progeria, symptoms, prognosis, treatment, and more. In Werner syndrome, individuals have no effects on development until puberty. Ilknur Hicret / Getty Images This can include: Causes Progeria is a genetic disease. This means that the disease is triggered by changes in genetic material. Mosaicism is when a person has a genetic mutation in only some of their cells....

It’s also responsible for breast development and preparing the body for breastfeeding. Progesterone keeps a balance withestrogen, the other primary sex hormone in those assigned female at birth. Progesterone also helps to producetestosterone, the primary sex hormone in males. Carol Yepes / Getty Images Recap Progesterone is produced primarily by the ovary after ovulation and the placenta during pregnancy. It’s also made in lesser amounts by the adrenal glands and the testes....

It’s a serious condition and can lead to vision loss. Taking precautions before you reach this stage of diabetic retinopathy is essential to prevent this potentially sight-threatening condition. A key difference between the two is whether new blood vessels are being made in the retina. memorisz / Getty Images With NPDR, blood vessels have begun to leak fluid onto the retina, causing swelling. Diabetic retinopathy can also cause some blood vessels to shut down....

Sickle cell disease is an inherited disorder that affects how red blood cells work. The leakage from these blood vessels can lead to vision loss. This article will address symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment for proliferative sickle cell retinopathy. Getty Images Getty Images Proliferative Sickle Cell Retinopathy Symptoms For many people, PSR does not have any symptoms. This bang out of healthcare provider can check for signs of PSR. Sickle cell disease is an inherited blood disorder that causes red blood cells to become hard and sticky....

It is also used in certain types of childhood leukemia. Purpose of the Procedure Small cell lung cancer has a strong tendency to spread to the brain. Because of this, cancer cells that enter the brain have an opportunity to proliferate. PCI is commonly used in people with limited-stage SCLC who have responded to initial treatment withchemotherapyandradiation therapy. Sometimes it is also prescribed for people with extensive-stage SCLC if there is no evidence of brain metastases....

Learning about this treatment is an important step towards feeling empowered in your cancer care. Proton therapy is also called heavy ion therapy. One of the most obvious differences is the locality of treatment. Hero Images / Getty Images Proton therapy accurately targets very specific locations, which may result in less damage to surrounding tissues. Newer types of proton beam therapy such aspencil beam scanningare thought to make this therapy even more tolerable....

It results fromcalcium pyrophosphatecrystals forming and building up in the joints and nearby tissues. Pseudogout might be confused with other types of arthritis that causeinflammation. This article will cover pseudogout signs and symptoms, causes of flares, diagnosis, and more. wutwhanfoto / Getty Images Pseudogout causes inflammation with varying severities. Fever might also be present during these episodes. Chronic pseudogout causes inflammation in several joints at once. RA is anautoimmune arthritisthat causes inflammation of thesynovial linings of joints, leading to severe joint destruction....

Psychogenic erectile dysfunction is the inability to achieve or maintain an erection during sex due to psychological factors. These factors can include stress andanxiety,depression, guilt, low self-esteem, or relationship concerns. This article will discuss the symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment of psychogenic erectile dysfunction. laflor / E+/ Getty Images Having awareness of symptoms and how erectile dysfunction impacts sexual performance can help facilitate conversations with a healthcare provider. Causes Erectile dysfunction can be triggered by an underlying medical condition....