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    Breast cancer is a form of cancer that occurs in the breast cells. Usually, it develops in the lobules or ducts. Ducts are the pathways that carry milk from the glands to the nipple, whereas lobules are the glands that produce milk. There are various types of breast cancer . A breast's fatty tissue or fibrous connective tissue may also develop into one of these types of cancer. The uncontrolled cancer cells frequently travel to the lymph nodes under the arms and surrounding healthy breast tissue. Cancer has access to a pathway by which it can travel to other body parts when it enters the lymph nodes. 1 What are the different stages of breast cancer? Breast cancer stages are determined by the size of the tumour and how far it has spread. A cancer that is large or has spread to nearby tissues or organs is more advanced than one that is small or confined to the breast. These are the stages of breast cancer: Stage 0 - The condition is not yet invasive, which implies that it...

  What is Abnormal Vaginal Discharge? A Complete Guide! Most of the time, vaginal discharge is entirely normal. Depending on where in your menstrual cycle, the volume, odour, and colour of your vaginal discharge (which can range from clear to milky white-ish) can change. For instance, you will have more vaginal discharge while ovulating, breastfeeding or sexually aroused. If you neglect your hygiene when pregnant, you might smell different. None of these changes is concerning. So, what is  abnormal vaginal discharge ? You might have an infection or another problem if the colour, smell, or consistency appears strange, especially if you also experience burning or itching in your vagina. What is considered abnormal vaginal discharge? Normal and abnormal vaginal discharge: A normal vaginal discharge must be white or clear. The odour should be unpleasant, and its thickness will change throughout your menstrual cycle. Other characteristics of vaginal discharge include: Vaginal disch...

  The symptoms of urinary tract infection (UTI) are a burning sensation while peeing, a frequent strong urge to pee, pelvic pain in women while urinating, and so on. These are the common symptoms of a urinary tract infection (UTI). A urinary tract infection (UTI) is a broad term for an infection that can occur in any part of the urinary system. Your urinary system consists of your kidneys, bladder, ureters, and urethra. A UTI usually affects the bladder and urethra. In fact, women are anatomically more prone to developing a UTI because a woman's urethra is shorter than a man's. Hence the bacteria can easily climb up and cause an infection. However, all signs and symptoms of a urinary tract infection are not clearly visible. Other common symptoms of a UTI include: An increased urge to pee An increased frequency of peeing without passing much urine Dark brown or cola-coloured urine Blood-like urine Urine has a strong odour Women experiencing pelvic pain while peeing 1 What are...

  Before you read about the symptoms of STD, also known as STI (Sexually Transmitted Infection), you should be aware that most sexually transmitted diseases have no symptoms at all. Also, the symptoms of STD depend upon which sexually transmitted disease you have.   An STD's symptoms and signs may start to show up within a few days or weeks, but they can also take months or years   to appear.Having unprotected sex always increases your chance of getting an STD, and using condoms appropriately can help to reduce the risk significantly. However, no method is foolproof, and STD symptoms aren't always obvious. It is possible to have an STD and be completely unaware of it. If you think you have one based on the STD warning signs, go to a sexual health clinic or your doctor for STI testing and treatment. 1   When do STD/STI symptoms appear? The duration between exposure to an STI and experiencing its symptoms depends on the disease. The following are the most ...