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Philipp Skafte-Holm

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Bjarne Lühr Hansen

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Last edited on March 22, 2026

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Avoid Pregnancy

For most people the need to protect themselves from pregnancy is relevant for the most part of their lives. The method does not necessarily have to be the same throughout life. When you are young, you may choose condom and contraceptive pills; when you have had children, you may change to a coil and later […]

Childlessness

Involuntary childlessness can be connected to emotions like lack in confidence (is anything wrong with me as a man or a woman?) and guilt (is it my fault?). That kind of negative emotions can lead to anger and allegations directed towards the partner. Therefore, involuntary childlessness is a big challenge for most couples. Many do […]

Chronic Pain

Chronic pain is one of the most common reasons for disability and impaired quality of life. All people have experienced pain. Pain is one of the most common reasons for contacting your doctor. Even though you cannot remove the pain, it can often be eased and it is possible – even with daily pain – […]

CT Scan

A CT scan gives a far better representation of a number of organs compared to an ordinary x-ray. You use CT scanning when you suspect a tumour, bleeding or damage to a number of organs. It is a more powerful radiation at a CT scan than at an ordinary x-ray examination but the result is […]

Discharge

There will always be some secrete or discharge from your vagina; it is natural and should not be treated. On the contrary, you discharge protects your vagina from harmful bacteria and fungi. However, in Denmark alone, more than 200.000 women seek help with their doctor every year because they are bothered by discharged from the […]

Eye Problems

Eyesight is an important sense and it is significant for our functionality and enjoyment in our leisure time and at work. Eyesight gradually deteriorates with age and it is often connected to age-related changes in the eye, e.g. in the lens, where many people develops cataract. Some eye problems occur at all ages. Fortunately, there […]

Eye Problems – Frequent Signs

Frequent signs Consider! Red eye Inflammation of the EyeEye Injuries/Red EyeKeratitisAllergyIris Inflammation Red rim of the eyelid Inflammation of the Eyelid Pain in the eye Dry EyesEye Injuries/Red EyeKeratitisGlaucomaIris Inflammation Sensation of gravel in the eyes Dry EyesInflammation of the EyeEye Injuries/Red Eye Itching eyes AllergyDry […]

First Aid

Every year 10-15% of all children see a doctor because the child is hurt, and that is just the tip of the iceberg because parents handle far most injuries. No

Mammography

Mammography is an x-ray taken of the breast. The examination is both used as a screening and to invalidate or confirm a suspicion of breast cancer. Mammography is a pain free examination that has meant that the mortality of breast cancer has dropped. What is mammography? An x-ray is taken by the breasts to prove […]

MR Imaging

MR Imaging is the formation of images using magnetic fields and radio waves. No harmful rays are used. MR is appropriate for diagnosing illnesses in the brain. The MR examination is experienced by some patients as being very uncomfortable. What is MR imaging? MR is short for Magnetic Resonance and is the formation of images […]

Overweight

Let us make it clear from the beginning. This is not another fancy article with fast shortcuts to weight loss. Neither is it another article that gives you a bad conscience. This article takes its starting point in the newest scientific research results and describes the cause of overweight together with the newest treatment of […]

Pimples

They arrive just as surely as inconveniently – pimples. There is no reason why you should suffer from pimples for years. Good treatments exist. There is, however, not yet a cure to make all pimples disappear overnight but there are remedies that can treat most problems with pimples. The purpose of this article is to […]

Too High Blood Pressure

Preface Most people cannot feel that their blood pressure is too high. However, in the long term, blood pressure is essential to your health. High blood pressure increases the risk of a heart attack or stroke. Blood clots in the heart or brain can cause death and leads to considerable disability for many people. Fortunately, […]

Unwanted Pregnancy

Emergency contraception can lessen your risk of unwanted pregnancy. Emergency contraception should at the latest be used three days after the intercourse. It is for ‘emergencies’ and should only be used few times. Tightness across the chest, nausea and vomiting are the most frequent side effects after using emergency contraception. If you after an intercourse […]

Urinary Incontinence (UI) – Women

For many women, ‘leaking’ is not something you talk about. Some do not perceive it as a real illness but something that comes with age. Others believe that you cannot do anything about it. However, there is no reason to be bothered by urinary incontinence for years. Of course, the remedy that makes urinary incontinence […]

Urinary Incontinence (UI) – Men

For many men, problems with urination are not something you talk about. Some do not perceive it to be a real disease but something that comes with age. Others believe that nothing can be done about it. However, there is no reason to walk around with troubles with urination for years. Of course, the remedy […]

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