Drug-Induced Birth Defects

Ever heard of the Thalidomide disaster? This refers to a certain medical blunder caused by the unrestrained prescription of the Thalidomide drug to pregnant women – and as a result, children born with seal like limbs. This, and other drug-induced fetal abnormalities happen due to the teratogenicity of certain drugs.

Guard yourself and keep yourself informed of the hazardous nature of certain drugs. Talk to other would-be parents and gain valuable advice from doctors at Medindia’s support group.

Drugs In Impotence

Many impotence drugs (or technically, drugs for erectile dysfunction) have been developed since Viagra hit the market in 1998. There are prescription medicines and even over the counter gels and 'natural' remedies.

Find doctors and others who deal with impotence, ask questions, and get your doubts cleared in this online group on impotence.

Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation

Pregnant women and breastfeeding (lactating) mothers should be very careful about the drugs they take – some drugs can cause deformities in a fetus, and others can pass on through breast milk and harm the baby.

You have any question about a drug? ask health professionals and exchange information with other mothers by joining our online group on drugs in pregnancy and lactation.

Dyslexia

Dyslexia is a learning disability that manifests itself primarily as a difficulty with written language, particularly with reading. It is separate and distinct from reading difficulties resulting from other causes.

Dysmenorrhea / Painful Menstruation / Menstrual Pain

Dysmenorrhea refers to severely painful menstruation. Women with dysmenorrhea have so much pain that they are not able to do everyday things and need medication.

Find support from other women and from professionals in this online group on dysmenorrhea.

Ear Blockage / Wax Blockage

Ear blockage is usually caused by the build up of ear wax, though infection, inflammation, foreign bodies, and tumors might also be possible reasons. 'Cleaning' the ear with external objects often pushes the wax deep into the ears and causes wax blockage of the ears.

This online group on ear blockage or wax blockage will help you meet doctors and other parents and find solutions that suit your child.

Eclampsia

Till date, the cause of eclampsia remains unknown. Yet, it has been understood that if pre-eclampsia is not controlled, it can lead to eclampsia. Though very few cases of eclampsia are reported in India, a high risk of pre-eclampsia is usually associated with pregnant women who are too young (teenage) or too old (over 40 years of age), and in women with hypertension or kidney disease, among others.

Every pregnant woman must keep herself informed about the dangers of eclampsia, especially in a first-time pregnancy. For more details on the condition and its prevention, join our support group today.

Ectopic Pregnancy

The word "ectopic" means "out of place". An ectopic pregnancy is a pregnancy where the fetus, instead of growing in the uterine cavity, occurs in a number of unusual locations, such as the fallopian tubes.

For additional details on ectopic pregnancies and the complications that ensue, join our support group today.

Egg Donation

Egg donation refers to the process by which a woman donates her eggs for assisted reproduction for another woman. The eggs are then fertilized in vitro and the embryo implanted in the egg recipient. Infertile women with ovarian failure can use commercial egg donation facilities to get donated eggs.

Get more information on egg donation problems and solutions and services for egg donations near where you live - in this online group on egg donation.

Endometrial Biopsy

Like in other biopsies, a tissue sample is obtained from the endometrium (the inside lining of the uterus) and is then observed under a microscope

Additional information on the procedure is available at this support group. So, join today!