Polycystic Ovary Syndrome or PCOS is common among women of childbearing age, usually 20 -35 years old at best. It is the hormone imbalance in estrogen and progesterone levels which causes ovarian cysts and infertility. In a recent ManilaMed Healthline episode The Truth About PCOS and Infertility, Obstetrics and Gynecology expert Dr. Zedrix Gallito discussed [...]
Cervical Cancer is the second most common type of cancer that afflicts the Filipinas. It is caused by the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) which is transmitted through sexual contact. The risk of acquiring HPV infection and consequently developing cervical cancer increases with having multiple sexual partners, early onset of sexual activity, and non-use of barrier contraceptive [...]
Heart disease is still the number one killer among all illnesses in the Philippines, comprising 33% of the mortality rate among Filipinos. Along with other top killer diseases like cancer and diabetes, heart problems pose an increasing threat to our health as we age. It is very important that we take care of our heart [...]
