Fibrocystic breasts is a common, noncancerous condition characterized by lumpy or rope-like breast tissue. It often affects women of reproductive age and is related to hormonal changes during the menstrual cycle. Breast tissue may feel more swollen, tender, or nodular before menstruation and improve afterward. Fibrocystic breast changes are considered a normal variation of breast tissue rather than a disease. …

Fibroadenoma is a common benign breast tumor that usually occurs in young women, particularly between the ages of 15 and 35. It is made up of both glandular and connective breast tissue and is not cancerous. Fibroadenomas often feel like smooth, firm, and rubbery lumps that move easily under the skin. They may remain the same size, shrink, or grow …

Fever is a temporary increase in body temperature, usually in response to an illness or infection. It is a natural defense mechanism that helps the body fight infections by making the environment less favorable for viruses and bacteria. In adults, a fever is generally defined as a body temperature of 38°C (100.4°F) or higher. Fever can affect people of all …

Fetal macrosomia is a condition in which a baby grows significantly larger than average during pregnancy. It is usually defined as a birth weight greater than 4,000 to 4,500 grams, regardless of gestational age. Fetal macrosomia increases the risk of complications during labor and delivery for both the mother and the baby. The condition is commonly associated with maternal diabetes …

Fetal alcohol syndrome is a condition that occurs in a child as a result of alcohol exposure during pregnancy. Alcohol crosses the placenta and interferes with normal fetal development, leading to physical, behavioral, and cognitive abnormalities. Fetal alcohol syndrome is part of a broader group known as fetal alcohol spectrum disorders and represents the most severe form. The condition is …

Female sexual dysfunction refers to persistent problems that affect sexual desire, arousal, orgasm, or comfort during sexual activity and cause personal distress. It can occur at any stage of life and may be temporary or long term. Female sexual dysfunction is influenced by physical, psychological, hormonal, and social factors and often involves more than one contributing cause. Open discussion and …

Female infertility is the inability to become pregnant after one year of regular, unprotected sexual intercourse, or after six months for women over the age of 35. It can result from problems with ovulation, the fallopian tubes, the uterus, or hormonal balance. Female infertility may occur on its own or in combination with male infertility factors. Advances in medical evaluation …

Febrile seizure is a convulsion that occurs in young children in association with a fever, usually caused by an infection outside the brain. These seizures most commonly affect children between 6 months and 5 years of age and are not related to epilepsy or underlying neurological disorders. Although febrile seizures can be frightening for parents and caregivers, most are harmless …

Farsightedness, also known as hyperopia, is a common vision condition in which distant objects are seen more clearly than nearby objects. It occurs when light entering the eye is focused behind the retina instead of directly on it, making close-up tasks such as reading or using digital devices difficult. Farsightedness may be present at birth or develop later in life. …

Familial Mediterranean Fever is a hereditary autoinflammatory disorder characterized by recurrent episodes of fever and painful inflammation in the abdomen, chest, or joints. The condition typically begins in childhood or adolescence and is most common among people of Mediterranean descent, including individuals from Middle Eastern, North African, and Southern European backgrounds. Familial Mediterranean Fever is caused by mutations in the …