Blog Post about Gynecology
Uterine fibroids* are benign (non-cancerous) tumors occurring in at least one quarter of all women. They can grow underneath the uterine lining, inside the uterine wall or outside the uterus. Many women don’t feel any symptoms with uterine tumors or…
Endometriosis is a disease that affects your reproductive organs and monthly menstrual cycle. It can cause cramps and pain during your periods or pelvic pain throughout the month. If you have this disease and it is not treated, your health…
Every year, between 250,000 and 1 million women in the United States are diagnosed with cervical dysplasia. While it can occur at any age, the peak incidence is in women between the ages of 25 to 35. Most dysplasia cases…
Prolapse Definition Uterine prolapse ("dropped uterus") is a condition in which a woman's uterus (womb) sags or slips out of its normal position. The uterus may slip enough that it drops partially into the vagina (the birth canal), creating a…
Polycystic ovary syndrome is a disorder involving infrequent or prolonged menstrual periods or excess male hormone (androgen) levels. The ovaries develop numerous small cysts and may fail to release eggs. Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common hormonal disorder…
Pelvic pain is extremely common and may have many causes. It may originate in gynecologic organs (cervix, uterus, or uterine adnexa) or nongynecologic organs. Sometimes the cause is unknown. Some gynecologic disorders (eg, premenstrual syndrome, dysmenorrhea) cause cyclic pain, which…
Ovarian cysts are fluid-filled chambers on a women's ovary, that are common during their reproductive years. Most types of ovarian cysts are harmless and go away without any treatment. Although some cysts may have a malignant potential and require surgical…
What is a Pap Test? A Pap test (sometimes called a Pap smear) checks for changes in the cervix that could, over time, become cancer. During your recent Pap test, cells were taken from the surface of your cervix and…
Ovarian Cancer: Ovarian cancer can go unnoticed for long periods of time and can lead to delay in treatment and progression of disease. Many of the symptoms of ovarian cancer are not specific to the disease and can often mimic…
Excessive menstrual bleeding can happen for different reasons. Hormonal imbalance and uterine growths are two of the most common causes. Hormonal Imbalances Your menstrual cycle is controlled by hormones, including estrogen and progesterone. When they are out of balance, these…