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If you suffer from very heavy periods, have been diagnosed with uterine fibroids, suffer from chronic pelvic pain due to endometriosis, or have cancer of the ovaries, cervix, or endometrium, then your doctor may recommend that you undergo a hysterectomy. A hysterectomy is the removal of the uterus. The good news is that a hysterectomy…
If you are early in your first trimester of pregnancy to know how many babies you are carrying, you may be curious about whether you may be expecting twins. Although it is impossible to detect whether you are having twins without a conclusive ultrasound, there are some signs can could possibly suggest you are having…
If you have abnormally painful cramps during your periods, it may be due to endometriosis. This is a very painful condition, because endometrial tissue – which lines the uterus and sheds every month – also grows abnormally outside the uterus, typically around your ovaries or fallopian tubes. The problem is that this misguided endometrial tissue…
Women do all sorts of things to keep themselves looking and feeling beautiful. This can include cosmetic repair of their more private areas, too. When you give birth or get older, there is a possibility that your inner vaginal lips may protrude – making it uncomfortable to have sex and even to wear undergarments. They…
What is Endometriosis? One common condition that affects women’s health is endometriosis. One in ten women in the United States suffer from endometriosis, a gynecological condition characterized by excess tissue growth outside the uterus. Women with endometriosis develop tissue that mimics uterine tissue outside the uterus and on the reproductive organs inside the abdomen or…
Pregnancy can impose a significant strain on your body as you cater to the needs of both yourself and your growing baby. Unfortunately, the stress of pregnancy makes you vulnerable to conditions such as gestational diabetes. This condition can be a severe health issue if not taken care of properly. Fortunately, with the care and…
Endometriosis is a condition whereby endometrial tissue, which lines your uterus, starts to grow somewhere else in your body. This can happen virtually anywhere in the body, but it usually affects the pelvic organs. This condition often causes pain and irritation, especially during menstrual periods. A woman may experience mild symptoms and still be developing…
Every woman goes to the gynecologist for one or two reasons: (1) to get their annual Pap smear test to check for cervical cancer, and (2) to get medical care for a future, current, or past pregnancy. Sometimes a visit to the gynecologist is followed by a recommendation for surgery or further gynecological procedures. If…
A high-risk pregnancy is one that threatens the life or health of either the mother or the unborn baby. It requires more specialized care than a non-high-risk pregnancy. There are many factors that can denote a pregnancy as high-risk, such as the mother’s age, diabetes, being overweight or obese, or carrying twins or multiple fetuses….
For a female who has already started her menstrual cycle, she will at some point begin to see a gynecologist, or OB/GYN (obstetrician/gynecologist). This is the type of doctor who specializes in women’s reproductive organs, cycles, and related health issues, and this physician will treat a woman from her teen years through menopause and beyond….
