Gynecology - Obstetrics

Painful or irregular periods

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💡 Definition

Painful periods (dysmenorrhea) refer to cramps or pain felt in the lower abdomen before or during menstruation. Irregular periods involve menstrual cycles that vary in frequency, duration, or blood flow.

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📍 Associated Symptoms

🤕 Pelvic or abdominal pain
⏳ Delayed or missed periods
💦 Very light or heavy menstrual flow
🥴 Nausea, headaches, or fatigue
🌀 Feeling faint or dizzy
🎢 Irregular cycles (less than 21 or more than 35 days)

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🧠 Possible Causes

🌀 Hormonal imbalance (puberty, stress, contraception)
🥀 Endometriosis or uterine fibroids
🧬 Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
📉 Rapid weight loss or gain
💊 Inappropriate contraceptive methods
🩸 Blood clotting disorders or chronic diseases

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📋 When to consult?

⏰ No menstruation for more than 3 months
🤕 Severe pain despite treatments
💉 Bleeding outside of periods
🚨 Symptoms accompanied by extreme fatigue or fever
👩‍⚕️ Need for diagnosis or hormonal assessment

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🎯 Useful Tips

🌿 Apply a warm compress to the lower abdomen
🚶 Engage in light physical activity (walking, stretching)
🍵 Drink plenty of water and calming herbal teas
🩺 Keep a menstrual tracking journal
💊 Avoid overusing painkillers without medical advice

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🧬 What AidHealth Offers

🤖 Symptom assessment via medical AI
👩‍⚕️ Online consultation with a gynecologist
📆 Menstrual cycle tracking through the platform
📲 Personalized and discreet advice
💊 Guidance toward appropriate exams or treatments

Early menopause

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💡 What Is Early Menopause?

Early menopause refers to the cessation of menstruation before the age of 40. It is caused by an abnormal decline in ovarian activity, leading to a drop in female hormones (estrogens).

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📍 Symptoms to Watch For

🚫 No periods for several months
🔥 Hot flashes
💤 Unusual fatigue
🧠 Memory or concentration issues
😔 Decreased libido, vaginal dryness
🥶 Night sweats, mood swings

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🧠 Possible Causes

🧬 Heredity or genetic disorders
🩺 Autoimmune diseases
💊 Cancer treatments (chemotherapy, radiotherapy)
🛑 Surgery on the ovaries or uterus
❓ Unknown cause (idiopathic menopause)

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📋 When to Consult?

📉 Menstrual periods stop before age 40
🔁 Irregular cycles accompanied by hot flashes
🧪 Desire to have a child but no ovulation
💔 Unusual hormonal symptoms
📄 Need for diagnosis and hormonal follow-up

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⚠️ Associated Risks

🦴 Bone loss (osteoporosis)
❤️ Increased cardiovascular risk
💧 Vaginal dryness and urinary infections
😔 Emotional disorders (anxiety, depression)
🚫 Irreversible infertility without treatment

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🧬 What AidHealth Offers

🧪 Hormonal assessment via medical AI
👩‍⚕️ Online consultation with a gynecologist
💊 Guidance on hormonal or natural treatments
🩺 Personalized nutritional and bone health follow-up
📲 Private and secure space for young women

Fertility

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❓ What is infertility?

Infertility is the inability of a couple to conceive after 12 months of regular unprotected intercourse. It may involve the woman, the man, or both, and requires a precise medical diagnosis.

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📍 Possible Symptoms

🚫 Absence or irregularity of periods
🤕 Chronic pelvic pain
🔁 Very long or very short cycles
🥶 Vaginal dryness, hot flashes (at a young age)
👨‍⚕️ Lack of ejaculation or sperm abnormalities (in men)

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🧠 Common Causes

🎢 Hormonal disorders (PCOS, early menopause)
🥀 Endometriosis or blocked fallopian tubes
🧬 Sperm abnormalities (count, motility)
💉 Untreated infections (STIs, pelvic infections)
💊 Smoking, alcohol, certain medications, or excess weight
📉 Chronic stress or exposure to toxic substances

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📋 When to Consult?

📆 No pregnancy after 12 months of trying
📉 Abnormal or absent menstrual cycles
🩺 History of pelvic infections or surgeries
🧬 Family history of early menopause
👨‍⚕️ Sexual or testicular problems in the man

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🧬 What AidHealth Offers

🤖 Fast diagnosis via medical AI
📱 Access to a pediatrician or general practitioner
📋 Guidance on proper rehydration
🛑 Alert if an in-person consultation is urgently needed

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🧬 What AidHealth Offers

🤖 Quick diagnosis via medical AI
📱 Access to a pediatrician or general practitioner
📋 Advice on appropriate rehydration
🛑 Alert if an urgent in-person consultation is required

Pregnancy

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🤰 What is Pregnancy Monitoring?

Pregnancy monitoring involves regular medical check-ups to monitor the health of both the mother and the baby. It begins as soon as the pregnancy is confirmed and continues until delivery.

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📍 Why Is It Important?

🩺 Quickly detect complications (diabetes, hypertension...)
📊 Monitor fetal growth
🧬 Prevent the risk of premature birth
💉 Administer recommended vaccines and tests
🧘 Support the mother physically and psychologically

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🗓️ Key Milestones

📅 First prenatal visit before 12 weeks of amenorrhea
🧪 Complete blood and urine tests
🖥️ Ultrasound scans at 12, 22, and 32 weeks
💉 Monitoring of blood pressure, weight, and proteinuria
🤰 Monitoring of fetal movements starting from the 5th month

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📋 Warning Signs

🩸 Vaginal bleeding
🌡️ Persistent fever
🚱 No fetal movement
🧍 Sudden swelling of hands or face
🤕 Severe abdominal pain or intense headaches

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🎯 Helpful Tips

🥗 Eat a balanced diet, rich in iron and calcium
🚶 Engage in light exercise (walking, prenatal yoga)
💧 Drink plenty of water
🚭 Avoid alcohol, tobacco, and medication without advice
🧘 Rest and manage stress

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🧬 What AidHealth Offers

🤖 Digital prenatal monitoring with AI alerts
📞 Teleconsultations with midwives and gynecologists
📅 Smart calendar for appointments and checkups
📲 24/7 online prenatal health advice
🎓 Remote maternal education

Contraception

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💊 What is contraception?

Contraception refers to all the methods used to prevent unwanted pregnancy. It can be temporary, permanent, hormonal, or mechanical, and is chosen based on each person's individual needs.

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📍 Why use protection?

📆 Plan births according to personal goals
👩‍⚕️ Safeguard maternal and mental health
👶 Space out pregnancies to protect both mother and child
❌ Avoid high-risk or early pregnancies
🔒 Reduce the risk of STIs with certain methods

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🧪 Available Methods

💊 Birth control pill (daily use)
💉 Contraceptive injection (monthly or quarterly)
🌀 Contraceptive implant (under the skin)
🧲 Intrauterine device (IUD)
🧴 Male or female condom
📆 Natural methods (cycle tracking, periodic abstinence)
✂️ Sterilization (tubal ligation or vasectomy)

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🧠 How to Choose?

👩‍⚕️ Based on general health status
🧬 According to medical history (hypertension, diabetes...)
📅 Depending on the desired duration (short or long term)
🍼 Depending on future plans for having children
📲 With the help of a healthcare professional

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❗Common Myths

❌ The pill does not cause infertility
❌ You can get pregnant even while breastfeeding
❌ Natural methods are not always reliable
❌ Condoms are not only for young people
❌ Contraception is not just for married women

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🧬 What AidHealth Offers

📞 Confidential teleconsultation with a professional
📋 Personalized advice based on your age, body, and goals
🧠 AI assessment to guide you to the right method
📦 Prescription and delivery (if allowed in your country)
📲 Automatic reminders for intake or appointments

Childbirth

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🤱 What is childbirth?

Childbirth is the process by which a woman brings her baby into the world. It marks the end of pregnancy and can occur either naturally or through a cesarean section, depending on the medical condition of the mother and baby.

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📍 Warning signs

⏱️ Regular and painful contractions
💧 Water breaking (rupture of the sac)
🩸 Pink or bloody vaginal discharge
💥 Pelvic pressure and lower back pain
🧘 Urge to have a bowel movement

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🗓️ Stages of Labor

📉 Cervical dilation
🚼 Baby delivery
🩺 Placenta delivery
🩹 Immediate postpartum monitoring

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🏥 What if it’s a C-section?

🔪 Surgical incision of the abdomen and uterus
👶 Performed if vaginal delivery is risky
📅 Can be scheduled or decided as an emergency
🛏️ Longer postoperative recovery period
💉 Requires anesthesia (spinal or general)

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🎯 Helpful Preparation

🧘 Attend childbirth preparation classes
👜 Pack your maternity bag in advance
📱 Keep the maternity ward’s phone number handy
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Involve your partner or a support person
📄 Consider preparing a birth plan (if desired)

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🧬 What AidHealth Offers

🤳 Online tips to prepare for childbirth
📞 Teleconsultations with midwives and gynecologists
🎥 Video classes on childbirth preparation
📲 Smart alerts based on your due date
🧘 Emotional support before and after delivery

Post-partum

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🕊️ What Is Postpartum?

Postpartum refers to the period following childbirth, usually the first 6 weeks. It is a critical phase of physical, hormonal, and emotional recovery for both the mother and the baby.

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🩺 Physical Changes

🩸 Vaginal bleeding (lochia) lasting 2 to 4 weeks
🤕 Perineal pain or surgical scar pain (C-section)
🤱 Breast engorgement or soreness
⚖️ Intense fatigue and muscle aches
🚽 Temporary digestive or urinary issues

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🧠 Emotional Changes

😢 Baby blues (temporary sadness) within the first 10 days
😰 Anxiety or sleep disturbances
💭 Feelings of inadequacy or loneliness
⚠️ Postpartum depression if symptoms last more than 2 weeks
💬 Need to talk or feel supported

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📋 When to Seek Medical Help?

📆 Postnatal check-up at 6 weeks
🌡️ Fever, pain, or heavy bleeding
💔 Persistent sadness or negative thoughts
🤱 Breastfeeding difficulties or breast pain
💊 Need for postpartum contraception

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🎯 Helpful Tips

💤 Rest whenever possible
🥗 Eat a balanced diet and stay hydrated
🤝 Ask for help (family, friends, professionals)
🧘 Take time for yourself
💬 Talk about your emotions without guilt

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🧬 What AidHealth Offers

📱 Online postpartum follow-up with medical AI
🤱 Teleconsultation with midwives and psychologists
📋 Guidance on breastfeeding, contraception, and intimate hygiene
🧘 Relaxation tools and maternal well-being support
🔔 Reminders for postnatal visits and baby vaccinations

Breastfeeding

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🤱 What Is Breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding is the act of feeding a baby with breast milk directly from the breast. It is recommended exclusively for the first 6 months, and then alongside solid foods up to 2 years or longer.

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🧠 Benefits for Baby and Mother

🍼 Provides all essential nutrients
🛡️ Protects against infections (flu, diarrhea, ear infections...)
🧠 Supports brain development
❤️ Strengthens the emotional bond between mother and baby
⚖️ Helps the mother regain her pre-pregnancy weight
🩺 Lowers the risk of breast and ovarian cancer

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📋 Types of Breastfeeding

✅ Exclusive breastfeeding: only breast milk for the first 6 months
➕ Mixed feeding: breast milk + infant formula
🍼 Expressed milk feeding: using a breast pump to feed the baby
🥣 From 6 months: gradual introduction of solid foods

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⚠️ Common Issues

😣 Cracked or sore nipples → check and correct positioning
🎈 Breast engorgement → express milk manually
💧 Low milk supply → nurse more often and stay well hydrated
👶 Baby refuses the breast → check baby’s latch or consult a specialist
🔥 Fever + breast redness → possible mastitis, seek medical advice

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🎯 Practical Tips

🪑 Choose a comfortable position for both mother and baby
⏳ Breastfeed on demand (day and night)
💧 Drink plenty of water to support milk production
🧘 Relax and try to reduce stress
👚 Wear a proper nursing bra

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🧬 What AidHealth Offers

🤱 Teleconsultation with a midwife or lactation consultant
📲 Remote assistance to correct positioning or relieve pain
🎥 Video demonstrations on proper breastfeeding techniques
🔔 Reminders for hydration, nutrition, and postnatal follow-up
📦 Guidance on useful items (breast pump, pillow, etc.)

Resuming sexual activity

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⏱️ When to Resume?

Resuming sexual activity after childbirth varies for each woman. In general, it is possible between 4 to 6 weeks postpartum, once the bleeding (lochia) has stopped and the pain has subsided.

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📍 Factors to Consider

🤕 Perineal pain or episiotomy/cesarean scar discomfort
🔥 Vaginal dryness due to hormonal drop
😴 Fatigue related to baby care
💬 Communication within the couple
😟 Fear of pain or anxiety about resuming intimacy

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🧘 Tips for Resuming

💬 Talk openly with your partner without pressure
🧴 Use lubricant if experiencing dryness
🛏️ Choose a gentle and comfortable position
🧘 Relax beforehand, take deep breaths
📅 Don’t rush—listen to your body

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📋 When to consult?

🤕 Persistent pain during intercourse
💔 Complete lack of desire for several months
🩺 Abnormal healing or perineal pain
🧠 Persistent anxiety or sadness related to sexuality
❓ Questions about postpartum contraception

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💊 Contraception to consider

🚫 Ovulation can occur before your period returns
👩‍⚕️ Discuss contraception at the postnatal check-up
🍼 Exclusive breastfeeding can delay ovulation but is not 100% reliable
💉 Breastfeeding-compatible methods: progestin-only pill, IUD, condom

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🧬 What AidHealth offers

📱 Confidential teleconsultation with a gynecologist or sexologist
💬 Psychological support in case of emotional blocks
📋 Personalized recommendation for postpartum contraception
🎥 Educational videos on sexuality after childbirth
🔔 Supportive follow-up through AidHealth postnatal reminders