Natalia Silina's Blog — The School of Women's Health

Based on scientifically proven data, articles about women’s health from menarche to menopause, about pregnancy, childbirth, motherhood, the health of your partner and sexual education for teenagers.

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Perineal Scarring After Childbirth

Perineal scarring occurs as a result of tears or planned tissue incision (episiotomy) during the delivery.

Prostatitis – types, causes and when to seek for help

Prostatitis is an acute or chronic bacterial inflammation of the prostate gland that significantly reduces a man's quality of life.

Estrogen may reduce the risk of stroke

Estrogen is associated with a reduced risk of stroke: the higher this hormone level over a lifetime, the lower the likelihood.

Abortion – all you need to know

Abortion is an unpleasant but often necessary choice. If you have to do it, this article describes all the options offered by modern medicine.

February 4 – World Cancer Day

Every year, about 10 million people, or one in six, die of cancer. Almost half of these deaths could have been avoided.

Marriage may protect against dementia

Longtime marriage can give you more than love, care and companionship, but also protect you from dementia, according to a new study.

Jaundice in newborns – what parents need to know

Newborn jaundice is the most common medical problem in the first two weeks of a child's life. All about it – in the new Encyclopedia article.

How to prevent damage from prolonged sitting?

Even if you work out regularly, sitting for too long is bad for your health. But there is an easy way to avoid harm, new research says.

The Mediterranean Diet During Pregnancy Has Plenty of Benefits

Fond of the Mediterranean diet? A new study has revealed numerous benefits of such kind of food during pregnancy and planning.

Happy teens have a healthier heart in adulthood

Happy teenagers who feel loved and accepted will have healthier cardiovascular systems in later life, a new study suggests.

Gardening reduces cancer risk and improves mental health

Gardening is not just a way to get fresh vegetables on your table. A new study proves its effectiveness even against cancer.

Fibroids in the uterus – symptoms, causes and treatment methods

Uterine fibroids are benign tumors that are unlikely to affect a woman's quality of life. But sometimes it can cause threatening conditions.