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Menstruation; Whats happening to my body?

Contents [ hide ] Introduction Actually, what you are experiencing is a normal physiological process that begins once a girl reaches puberty. The first menstruation in a woman’s life is referred to as menarche , this could happen between the ages of 10 to 15 with most (the average) girls having theirs around age 12. It involves bleeding from the uterus at regular intervals. The end of menstruation is termed menopause , this usually happens between the ages of 45 to 55. Menstruation is therefore defined as the cyclical or monthly flow of blood and shedding of endometrium including mucus, some enzymes and unfertilized ovum. So, what really happens? Well in simple terms, it all begins with changes in hormones in the body. You can think of hormones as messengers that are sent by some organs of your body to tell other cells to do something. In this particular case, an organ called hypothalamus which is found in your brain begins the process. [Fast forward] The ovaries release f...
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Pterygium, Chalazion and Trachoma Power Point Presentation



Pterygium

  • Pterygium is a growth that develops on the conjunctiva or mucous membrane that covers the white part of the eye. 
  • It’s a benign or noncancerous growth that’s often shaped like a wedge.  


Chalazion


  • A chalazion is a small bump that appears on the eyelid because of a blocked oil gland. It can appear as a single granuloma or multiple granulomas in the upper or lower eyelids.


Trachoma


  • Is a contagious bacterial infection which affects the conjunctiva covering of the eye, the cornea and the eyelids. It is often associated with poverty and lack of proper hygiene.
  •  It is responsible for the visual impairment of 2.2 million people, of whom 1.2 million are irreversibly blind according to world health organization.


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