Abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB) is bleeding from the uterus that is longer than usual or that occurs at an irregular time. Bleeding may be heavier or lighter than usual and occur often or randomly.
Endometrial hyperplasia is a condition of the female reproductive system. The lining of the uterus (endometrium) becomes unusually thick because of having too many cells (hyperplasia). It's not cancer, but in certain women, it raises the risk of developing endometrial cancer, a type of uterine cancer.
Since most people who have HIV appear healthy, a blood test for the virus is necessary to see who has the infection. People who have a positive blood test for HIV are called HIV-positive. Ask your doctor how to obtain confidential testing for HIV. Your doctor can help you understand what the test results mean.
Urinary incontinence is leaking of urine that you can't control.
Adenomyosis is a condition where the cells that usually grow into the uterine lining instead grow outward into the uterus muscle. During a woman's menstrual cycle, these “trapped” cells become stimulated, which can make menstrual cramps and bleeding more severe than usual.
problems Cervical dysplasia is a precancerous condition in which abnormal
changes occur in the cells of the cervix. If left untreated, cervical dysplasia
can cause cervical cancer.
During a pelvic exam, your doctor manually feels (palpates) areas in your pelvis for abnormalities, such as cysts on your reproductive organs or scars behind your uterus. Often, it's not possible to feel small areas of endometriosis unless they've caused a cyst to form.
Uterine fibroids are benign, or noncancerous, fibrous growths that form in the uterus. They're very common. They can grow on the outside of the uterus (called subserosal fibroids), inside the muscle of the uterus (called intramural fibroids), or into the uterine cavity (called submucosal fibroids).
Genital warts must be treated by your doctor. Do not try to treat the warts yourself. The warts can be removed, but the viral infection itself can't be cured. The virus lives inside your skin.
If your fallopian tubes are blocked by small amounts of scar tissue or adhesions, your doctor can use laparoscopic surgery to remove the blockage and open the tubes. If your fallopian tubes are blocked by large amounts of scar tissue or adhesions, treatment to remove the blockages may not be possible.
Irregular periods,according to doctors Sudden cycle changes — whether that's spotting between periods, bleeding for more than a week, a period that suddenly stops, or extremely painful/unusually heavy periods — should be discussed with your doctor. You're experiencing an underlying medical issue or lifestyle trigger.
Abnormal discharge may be yellow or green, chunky in consistency, or foul smelling. Yeast or a bacterial infection usually causes abnormal discharge. If you notice any discharge that looks unusual or smells foul, see your doctor for diagnosis and treatment.
There's no single test for it, but a physical exam, ultrasound, and blood tests can help diagnose PCOS. You need to meet 2 of these 3 "official" criteria to be diagnosed: Irregular, heavy, or missed periods due to missed ovulation—the release of an egg from your ovaries.
To help control the symptoms of menopause, some women can take hormones,
called menopausal hormone therapy (MHT). MHT used to be called hormone
replacement therapy or HR
Pre-conception counseling (also called pre-conceptual counseling) is a meeting with a health-care professional by a woman before attempting to become pregnant.
Dilation and curettage (D&C) is a procedure to remove tissue from inside your uterus. Doctors perform dilation and curettage to diagnose and treat certain uterine conditions — such as heavy bleeding — or to clear the uterine lining after a miscarriage or abortion.
and Medical abortion is a procedure that uses medication to end a pregnancy. A medical abortion doesn't require surgery or anesthesia and can be started either in a medical office or at home with follow-up visits to your doctor. It's safer and most effective during the first trimester of pregnancy.
Cosmetic Gynecology, or Female Cosmetic Genital Surgery (fcgs), is the fastest growing subspecialty for women. It includes procedures to enhance the aesthetic appearance of the vulva/vaginal region; and vaginal repairs to enhance or restore sexual function that are degraded due to childbirth or aging.
Transabdominal early pregnancy scans are performed at 7-11 weeks of pregnancy
and are done over the abdomen. Commonly these are known as ultrasound scans and
is carried out by one of the highly qualified professionals (sonographer) in the
hospital.
The food you eat during the first trimester of your pregnancy must be really healthy. Include fresh leafy vegetables, sweet potatoes, fish and seafood, dairy items like yoghurt, chickpeas, lentils, eggs etc. in your diet and stay away from processed food items. Also, keep yourself hydrated all through the day.
Regular health checks can identify any early signs of health issues. When you have a health check, your doctor will talk with you about your medical history, your family's history of disease and your lifestyle, including your diet, weight, physical activity, alcohol use and whether you smoke.
laparoscopic surgery is required to keep the functioning of the bladder, intestines, and the sacral promontory intact. It can address the prolapse of the vaginal walls, cervix, or uterus in women of advanced age..
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