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Things Known about Omicron

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Almost everyone around the world are concerned about the Omicron variant of COVID-19. We’ve collected the latest expert information about this new variant and will continue to update this article as more information becomes available. Omicron variant The Omicron variant of COVID-19 has been called a variant of concern by WHO based on the evidence that it has several mutations that may have an impact on how it behaves. There is still substantial uncertainty regarding Omicron and a lot of research underway to evaluate its transmissibility, severity and reinfection risk. How it Developed When a virus is circulating widely and causing numerous infections, the likelihood of the virus mutating increases. The more opportunities a virus has to spread, the more opportunities it has to undergo changes. New variants like Omicron are a reminder that the COVID-19 pandemic is far from over. It is therefore essential that people get the vaccine when available to them and continu...

Fibroid Treatment

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Treatment may not be necessary if you have fibroids but do not have any symptoms, or if you only have minor symptoms that are not significantly affecting your everyday activities. Fibroids often shrink after the menopause, and your symptoms will usually either ease or disappear completely. If you have fibroids that need treatment, a GP may recommend medicine to help relieve your symptoms. But you may need to see a gynaecologist (a specialist in the female reproductive system) for further medicine or surgery if these are ineffective. See a GP to discuss the best treatment plan for you. The various treatments for fibroids include: Medicine for symptoms Medicines are available that can be used to reduce heavy periods, but they can be less effective the larger your fibroids are. These medicines are described below. Levonorgestrel intrauterine system (LNG-IUS) Th...

What are fibroids?

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Fibroids are non-cancerous growths that develop in or around the womb (uterus). Fibroids are tumors made of smooth muscle cells and fibrous connective tissue. They develop in the uterus. It is estimated that 70 to 80 percent of women will develop fibroids in their lifetime — however, not everyone will develop symptoms or require treatment. The most important characteristic of fibroids is that they’re almost always benign, or noncancerous. That said, some fibroids begin as cancer — but benign fibroids can’t become cancer. Cancerous fibroids are very rare. Because of this fact, it’s reasonable for women without symptoms to opt for observation rather than treatment. Studies show that fibroids grow at different rates, even when a woman has more than one. They can range from the size of a pea to (occasionally) the size of a watermelon. Even if fibroids grow that large, we offer timely and effective treatment to provide relief. The growths are made up of muscle and fibrous tissue...