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Ovarian Cancer
Ovarian cancer is cancer that starts in the ovaries. The ovaries are the female reproductive organs that produce eggs.
Ovarian cancer is cancer that starts in the ovaries. The ovaries are the female reproductive organs that produce eggs.
Endometrial Cancer
Endometrial cancer is cancer that starts in the endometrium, the lining of the uterus(womb).
Endometrial cancer is cancer that starts in the endometrium, the lining of the uterus(womb).
Cervical Cancer
Cervical cancer is cancer that starts in the cervix, the lower part of the uterus(womb) that opens at the top of the vagina. .
Cervical cancer is cancer that starts in the cervix, the lower part of the uterus(womb) that opens at the top of the vagina. .
Endometriosis
Endometriosis is a condition in which the tissue that normally lines the uterus(endometrium) grows in other areas of the body, causing pain, irregular bleeding, and possible infertility.
Endometriosis is a condition in which the tissue that normally lines the uterus(endometrium) grows in other areas of the body, causing pain, irregular bleeding, and possible infertility.
Uterine Fibroid
Uterine fibroids are noncancerous tumors that develop within or attach to the wall of the uterus, a female reproductive organ.Uterine fibroids are the most common pelvic tumor.
Uterine fibroids are noncancerous tumors that develop within or attach to the wall of the uterus, a female reproductive organ.Uterine fibroids are the most common pelvic tumor.
Menopause
Menopause is the transition period in a woman''s life when her ovaries stop producing eggs, her body produces less estrogen and progesterone, and menstruation becomes less frequent, eventually stop...
Menopause is the transition period in a woman''s life when her ovaries stop producing eggs, her body produces less estrogen and progesterone, and menstruation becomes less frequent, eventually stop...
Menstrual Problems
Irregular menstruation; Heavy, prolonged, or irregular periods; Menorrhagia; Polymenorrhea; Metrorrhagia and other menstrual conditions.
Irregular menstruation; Heavy, prolonged, or irregular periods; Menorrhagia; Polymenorrhea; Metrorrhagia and other menstrual conditions.
Ovarian Cysts
An ovarian cyst is a sac filled with fluid that forms on or inside of an ovary.Physiologic ovarian cysts; Functional ovarian cysts.
An ovarian cyst is a sac filled with fluid that forms on or inside of an ovary.Physiologic ovarian cysts; Functional ovarian cysts.
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
Polycystic ovary disease is a condition in which there are many small cysts in the ovaries, which can affect a woman''s ability to get pregnant.
Polycystic ovary disease is a condition in which there are many small cysts in the ovaries, which can affect a woman''s ability to get pregnant.
Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
Premenstrual syndrome(PMS) refers to a wide range of physical or emotional symptoms that typically occur about 5 to 11 days before a woman starts her monthly menstrual cycle.
Premenstrual syndrome(PMS) refers to a wide range of physical or emotional symptoms that typically occur about 5 to 11 days before a woman starts her monthly menstrual cycle.
Vaginal Yeast Infection
This is a vaginal infection caused most commonly by the fungal organism Candida albicans.Yeast infection- vagina; Vaginal candidiasis; Monilial vaginitis.
This is a vaginal infection caused most commonly by the fungal organism Candida albicans.Yeast infection- vagina; Vaginal candidiasis; Monilial vaginitis.
Fibrocystic Breasts
Fibrocystic breast disease refers to benign(noncancerous) changes in the tissues of the breast. The term"disease" in this case is misleading, and many health care providers prefer the term"change.
Fibrocystic breast disease refers to benign(noncancerous) changes in the tissues of the breast. The term"disease" in this case is misleading, and many health care providers prefer the term"change.
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
Pelvic inflammatory disease is a general term for infection of the uterus lining, fallopian tubes, or ovaries.PID; Oophoritis; Salpingitis; Salpingo-oophoritis; Salpingo-peritonitis.
Pelvic inflammatory disease is a general term for infection of the uterus lining, fallopian tubes, or ovaries.PID; Oophoritis; Salpingitis; Salpingo-oophoritis; Salpingo-peritonitis.
Gestational Diabetes
Gestational diabetes is high blood sugar( diabetes) that starts or is first diagnosed during pregnancy.
Gestational diabetes is high blood sugar( diabetes) that starts or is first diagnosed during pregnancy.
Postpartum Depression
Postpartum depression is moderate to severe depression in a woman after she has given birth. It may occur soon after delivery or up to a year later.
Papillomavirus Infections
Genital human papillomavirus(HPV) infection is a common sexually transmitted disease(STD) caused by human papillomavirus.
Pregnancy Complications
A pregnancy that has maternal or fetal complications requiring special medical attention or bed rest is considered to be high-risk.
Cervicitis
Cervicitis is swelling(inflammation) of the end of the uterus( cervix).Cervicitis is most often caused by an infection. However, in a few cases it may be due to:.
Cervicitis is swelling(inflammation) of the end of the uterus( cervix).Cervicitis is most often caused by an infection. However, in a few cases it may be due to:.
Vaginal Neoplasms
A vaginal tumor is an abnormal growth of tissue in the vagina, a female reproductive organ.Most cancerous vaginal tumors occur when another cancer, such as cervical or endometrial cancer, spreads.
A vaginal tumor is an abnormal growth of tissue in the vagina, a female reproductive organ.Most cancerous vaginal tumors occur when another cancer, such as cervical or endometrial cancer, spreads.
Mastitis
Mastitis is an infection of the ducts of the breast. It usually only occurs in women who are breastfeeding their babies.
Mastitis is an infection of the ducts of the breast. It usually only occurs in women who are breastfeeding their babies.
Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding (DUB)
Dysfunctional uterine bleeding(DUB) is abnormal bleeding from the vagina that is not due to a physical(anatomical) cause.
Dysfunctional uterine bleeding(DUB) is abnormal bleeding from the vagina that is not due to a physical(anatomical) cause.
Pregnancy
You feel sick but happy. You're tired but excited about the future. Your body is changing and your moods are volatile. You are pregnant.
You feel sick but happy. You're tired but excited about the future. Your body is changing and your moods are volatile. You are pregnant.
Cervical Dysplasia
Cervical dysplasia is the abnormal growth of cells on the surface of the cervix. Although this is not cancer, it is considered a precancerous condition.
Cervical dysplasia is the abnormal growth of cells on the surface of the cervix. Although this is not cancer, it is considered a precancerous condition.
Breast Lump
A breast lump is a swelling, protuberance, or lump in the breast.Normal breast tissue is present in both males and females of all ages.
A breast lump is a swelling, protuberance, or lump in the breast.Normal breast tissue is present in both males and females of all ages.
Postmenopausal Bleeding
Postmenopausal bleeding is bleeding from the reproductive system that occurs six months or more after menstrual periods have stopped due to menopause.
Uterine Prolapse
Uterine prolapse is falling or sliding of the uterus from its normal position in the pelvic cavity into the vaginal canal.
Uterine prolapse is falling or sliding of the uterus from its normal position in the pelvic cavity into the vaginal canal.
Vulvar Cancer
Adenocarcinoma Basal cell carcinoma Melanoma Sarcoma.Cancer of the vulva usually occurs after menopause, typically in women age 50 or older. However, 15% of cases occur in women age 40 or younger.
Adenocarcinoma Basal cell carcinoma Melanoma Sarcoma.Cancer of the vulva usually occurs after menopause, typically in women age 50 or older. However, 15% of cases occur in women age 40 or younger.
Vaginal Cancer
Vaginal cancer refers to an abnormal, cancerous growth in the tissues of the birth canal(vagina).Vaginal cancer is rare and accounts for only 1% to 2% of all gynecologic cancers.
Vulvovaginitis
Vulvovaginitis is inflammation or infection of the vulva and vagina.Vaginitis; Vaginal inflammation; Inflammation of the vagina.Vulvovaginitis can affect women of all ages and is extremely common.
Vulvovaginitis is inflammation or infection of the vulva and vagina.Vaginitis; Vaginal inflammation; Inflammation of the vagina.Vulvovaginitis can affect women of all ages and is extremely common.
Postmenopausal Atrophic Vaginitis
Atrophic vaginitis is an inflammation of the vagina due to thinning and shrinking tissues and a decrease in lubrication.Atrophic vaginitis is typically caused by a decrease in estrogen.
Atrophic vaginitis is an inflammation of the vagina due to thinning and shrinking tissues and a decrease in lubrication.Atrophic vaginitis is typically caused by a decrease in estrogen.
Bartholin's Abscess
Bartholin''s abscess is the build-up of pus that forms a lump( swelling) in one of the Bartholin''s glands, which are located on each side of the vaginal opening.
Bartholin''s abscess is the build-up of pus that forms a lump( swelling) in one of the Bartholin''s glands, which are located on each side of the vaginal opening.
Female Infertility
Primary infertility describes couples who have never been able to become pregnant after at least 1 year of unprotected sex(intercourse).
Primary infertility describes couples who have never been able to become pregnant after at least 1 year of unprotected sex(intercourse).
Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding is giving human breast milk to infants to meet their nutritional needs.
Breastfeeding is giving human breast milk to infants to meet their nutritional needs.Topics
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