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Recent Articles by Dr. Sheila Sedicias

Ovulation Test: How to Take, Types & Cervical Mucus

An ovulation test can help you to detect when lutenheizing hormone is at its peak concentration in the urine, which signifies an ovulatory peak, or when there is a greater chance of pregnancy. Learn about how the ovulation test works, the types of ovulation tests available and how you can also monitor cervical mucus.

Symptoms

Green Discharge: Causes, How to Treat & Home Remedies

Green discharge may be a sign of a vaginal infection, especially if it presents with itching, burning or foul odor. It typically requires treatment with antibiotics, although you can use home remedies like guava tea to help relieve symptoms. Lear nmore about what causes green discharge and how to treat it.

Menstruation

Blood Clots During a Period: 7 Causes (& What To Do)

Blood clots or fleshy tissue during menstruation can be normal and can happen due to an imbalance in the woman's hormones that cause the lining of the uterine walls to thicken. However, it can also be a sign of some health problems such as endometriosis or myoma. Learn how to identify the possible cause and what to do.

Women's Health

Breast Pain: 11 Common Causes (& When to See a Doctor)

Breast pain can be caused by common hormonal changes like PMS, menstruation or menopause. However, it can also be associated with more serious conditions like mastitis, cysts or even breast cancer. Learn about the most common causes of breast pain, how to treat it and when you should see a doctor.

Tests

Best Pregnancy Test: Bloodwork or Urine Test?

Pregnancy tests help women to determine if they are pregnant and can usually be done as soon as your period is late. Different types of tests have unique advantages and disadvantages. Our gynecologist explains the main differences between a blood test and an at-home pregnancy test.

Pregnancy-Related Conditions

Fever While Pregnant: 11 Causes & How to Treat

A fever while pregnancy can occur due to a flu, colds, pneumonia, COVID-19, dengue fever, UTI, or even an ectopic pregnancy. It may present with symptoms such as pain when urinating, shortness of breath, body pain or headaches. Learn more about what causes a fever during pregnancy and how to treat it.

Urinary Tract Infection

UTI Treatment: Antibiotics and Home Remedies

treatment for a UTI is normally done using prescription antibiotics, like ciprofloxacin or fosfomycin. Learn about all the treatment options as well as the home remedies you can try to help relieve symptoms .

Women's Health

Spotting Between Periods: 7 Causes & What to Do

Spotting between periods can be normal, especially after completing a vaginal exam, or after a recent birth control change, but it can also be a sign of a health problem, like ovarian cysts or uterine polyps. Learn about what causes spotting between periods and when to see your doctor.

Pregnancy-Related Conditions

Why Your Pregnant Belly Is Hard Sometimes (Causes By Trimester)

A pregnant belly can be hard sometimes for reasons that can depend on how far along you are . During the early stages of pregnancy, the growth of the uterus and the development of the baby can make your belly feel harder. Learn more about why your pregnant belly is sometimes hard and soft and when to see a doctor.

Symptoms

Lump in Breast: 7 Common Causes & Treatment

A breast lump is a small mass that, in most cases, is not a sign of breast cancer. It is normally a benign finding that does not require treatment, like a a fibroadenoma or a cyst. Learn more about the common causes of breast lumps .

Pregnancy-Related Conditions

Pregnancy Insomnia: 6 Causes (& Natural Remedies)

Pregnancy insomnia can occur at any point during pregnancy, and is common from the third trimester onwards due to hormonal changes during this period. It can also be caused by anxiety, stress or belly size. Learn about what causes pregnancy insomnia during pregnancy and check-out some natural remedies to promote sleep.

Pregnancy-Related Conditions

Miscarriage Symptoms: 8 Signs You Shouldn't Ignore

Miscarriage symptoms include loss of blood or fluid through the vagina, abdominal pain, and lack of fetal movement (either felt or confirmed via ultrasound). Learn more about the other symptoms of a miscarriage, and how to prevent a miscarriage, and the type that can occur.

Women's Health

Polyps in Uterus: Symptoms, Infertility, Causes & Treatment

A polyp in the uterus is a benign tumor that can cause symptoms like bleeding outside of a period, heavy menstrual flow, abdominal pain and/or difficulty getting pregnant in some cases. Learn more about better what uterine polyps are, what causes them, other symptoms they present with and how they are treated.

Anemia

Anemia During Pregnancy: Symptoms (w/ Online Checker) & Treatment

Anemia during pregnancy is characterized by hemoglobin levels that are below 110 mg/dL. It can occur due to hormonal changes during pregnancy, but it can also be a sign of an iron or folic acid deficiency, thalassemia and pre-eclampsia. Read about the symptoms of anemia during pregnancy, what causes it and treatment.

Pregnancy-Related Conditions

First Period After Baby: When It Starts (with Breastfeeding or Not)

The first period after a baby can depend on whether the woman breastfeeds or not, and how breastfeeding is carried out (ie. whether the baby is exclusively breastfe dor not). Initially, the first period may be irregular. Learn more about when the first period after baby will start and how periods change after pregnancy.