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Nail infection of fungus is known as Onychomycosis. Fungus can infect both toenails and fingernails. Infection may manifest as a little white spot or yellow spot on the nail ignoring the condition may lead to the spread of the fungus deep into the nails which may further discolor the nails and may lead to thickening of nails and also abnormal growth of nails which may lead to uneven nails. If the condition deteriorated then it may lead to the painful and cosmetically unsightly nails.

Perimatal mortality is defined as deaths among the fetuses weighing 1000gm or more at birth (28 weeks) who die before or during delivery or the babies dying with in the first 7 days of delivery. It is expressed in terms of deaths per 1000 total births

It is one of the common cancer arising from the endometrial cells which lines the uterus.

It is the common problem in women mainly during or after menopause. It occurs due to inadequate lubrication. It can cause itching around the vagina. It also leads to pain during intercourse.

Emergency contraceptives are those which prevent pregnancy after unprotected sex or due to failure of a contraceptive method. They prevent ovulation or fertilization and also prevent implantation of the already fertilized ovum.