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LIBIDO:- It is a term used to describe sexual drive or desire which varies from person to person. According to the research from Kinsey Institute, males between ages of 25-39 years and females between ages 20-29 years are likely to have high libido. Signs of healthy libido • Having regular thoughts and feelings for sex • Feeling turned on often • Feeling connected with your sexual identity and your body. • Sexual confidence •Sex-positive attitude Reasons for loss of libido •Increased weight •Diabetes •High blood pressure •High cholesterol •Professional stress •Pregnancy •Breastfeeding •Depression •Low levels of sexual hormones  Ways to increase/regain the sexual desire •Stay relaxed •Eat healthy •Talk to your partner •Go for occasional dates •Spend time together •Meditation •Stop addressing petty issues •Stress less •Maintain a line between your professional and personal life  There are no problems which cannot be sorted together. This probl...

Cervical cancer is the more common talk nowadays. Lets dig to know more... What is Cervical cancer? It is a cancer that occurs in woman's cervix (birth canal). It is linked to the infection caused by Human Papilloma Virus (papillomaviridae family). There are many types of these virus out of which more than 30 infection the genital tract in females (Ref.PubMed). Causes of Cervical Cancer ( Ref. Indian Cancer Society) •HPV infection •Early Marriage •Multiple sexual partners •Poor genital hygiene •Smoking •Multiple pregnancies •Weakenend Immune system •Malnutrition •Prolonged use of oral contraceptive pills Symptoms: Pelvic pain Back pain Fatigue Leaking of urine or faeces from vagina Abnormal vaginal bleeding Foul smell vaginal discharge Weight loss When can it be diagnosed? In normal population, it is usually seen at the age of 30-45 years. It should be checked in women those who are sexually active for 3 years. Screening criteria VIA(...

 What is a Breast Cancer? It is an abnormal growth of cells in the breast tissue, which presents as a lump which can be either painless or painful.  As per WHO, In 2022, there were 2.3 million women who were diagnosed with breast cancer and 670000 deaths globally . This is not a region specific cancer, but can occur to any women and at any age. Diagnosis Of Breast Cancer It can be done either by screening tests and by discussing the symptoms experienced by the individual. Tests include mammography, X-ray, MRI. Causes of Breast Cancer:- Increased body weight Early menstruation Late menopause Genetic mutations in BRCA1,2 and PALB-2 genes Symptoms:- Lump in the breast  Altered texture of breast skin Blood discharge from nipple Rough areolar area Inverted nipple Red and swollen lymph nodes Inflamed nodes in the armpit area Cancer Awareness:-  A female should be fully  aware of all the changes that tend to occur in them and should be able to acknowledge the dive...

 As per the recurring pandemics, one more of that sort has appeared on the ground behaving as a variant of hand, foot and mouth disease which has been commonly affecting young children since many decades. In India, the case was first observed in Kerala in 2022, that has substantially created havoc amongst kids and parents. It has a viral origin in the family of Picornavirus(coxsackievirus). It affects the children of ages 1-5 years. It is highly contagious. Symptoms usually appear after 4-6 days of incubation which includes:- 1.Fever 2.Loss of appetite 3.Irritability 4. Sore throat 5. Vesicle formation 6. Rash on feet and buttocks. 6. Pain in joints 7. Drooling of saliva due to ulcers in mouth This disease is usually misdiagnosed as chicken pox or simple hand, foot and mouth disease. Blisters in mouth, palm and foot gave the inference and definitive diagnosis of Tomato flu. It is named as Tomato flu because blisters can grow as much as the size of a tomato. Fortunately, it is not...

 What is a Prostate Gland? It is a gland found in males just below the bladder which is responsible for the secretion of seminal fluid which helps in transportation as well as nourishment of sperms. Thus, performs a vital function. Reason for the tendency of cancer in the                             prostate gland:-  Age more than 50 years Tall men More common in black men than asian men Genetic Unhealthy food habits Symptoms of Prostate Cancer:- It is a slow growing tumor and takes a long time approx. 8-10 years for its metastatic spread to other parts of the body. Malfunctioning of urinary system i.e. burning sensation, decreased flow of urine, blood in urine, blood in semen, frequent urination at night. Blood in semen Bone pain Unexplained weight loss Erectile dysfunction Spread of Prostate Cancer:- It can spread to lymph nodes in various parts of the body which can lead to fluid accumulation and re...