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Brucellosis |
A disease caused by a group of bacteria from the genus Brucella and can infect both humans and animals. |
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Bulimia nervosa |
Recurrent instantaneous overeating followed by purging most commonly evocated by self-induced vomiting. |
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Cardiovascular disease |
Conditions affecting the heart or blood vessels usually associated with a build-up of fatty deposits inside the arteries. |
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Celiac disease |
An autoimmune disorder affecting primarily the small intestine that occurs in people who are genetically predisposed. |
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Cervical polyps |
Small, elongated tumors that grow on the cervix and that are the most common cause of intermenstrual vaginal bleeding. |
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Cervical surgery |
A surgery performed on woman’s cervix. |
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Cesarean section |
A surgical procedure in which one or more incisions are made through a mother's abdomen and uterus to deliver one or more babies. |
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Chemotherapy |
A category of cancer treatment that uses one or more anti-cancer drugs. |
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Chronic inflammation |
Prolonged inflammation that could last for several months and even years. |
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Closed hymen |
A congenital disorder where a hymen without an opening completely obstructs the vagina and with negative impact on female fertility. |
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Coeliac disease |
An autoimmune disorder characterized by intolerance to gluten. |
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Congenital adrenal hyperplasia |
An inherited endocrine disorder causing development of male characteristics in females, and early puberty in both boys and girls. |
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Constipation |
Infrequent or difficult evacuation of the bowels. |
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Crohn's disease |
Type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that may affect any part of the gastrointestinal tract from mouth to anus. |
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Cytomegalovirus |
The most common congenital viral infection, causing hearing, visual and psychomotor impairment. |
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Depression and anxiety disorders |
Disorder characterized by symptoms of both anxiety and depression that may cause sexual disorders and anovulation. |
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Diabetes mellitus |
A condition in which the body either does not produce enough, or does not properly respond to insulin, a hormone produced in the pancreas. |
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Dilatation and currattage |
A procedure to remove tissue from inside the uterus. |
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Drug use |
A patterned use of a drug in which the user consumes the substance in amounts or with methods which are harmful to themselves or others. |
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Early onset of menses |
Occurrence of menstruation in 11 years or less. |