Facts About Curettage At a curettage removes some of the uterine lining. This may be after an abortion or delivery, wherein the uterus has not emptied completely. You can also make a D & C to investigate the uterus or cervix cell changes. It is a small procedure that can be done under general anesthesia or local anesthesia What curettage? The uterus is the size of a fist and has a thick wall, which mostly consists of muscles. Inside the uterus, there is a cavity that is lined with a mucous membrane. During menstruation loosens mucous membrane and runs out together with the blood. Until next ovulation built mucosa up again. If you become pregnant, put the egg stuck in […]
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Glossary of Pelvic Cancer in Women
Curettage, curettage of the lining of the uterus. Implies that there will be removed superficial tissues. Atypical cells: Abnormal cells, cells with a different look than usual. May be harmless, but can also result from cell changes. Biopsy: Tissue sample, a piece of tissue is removed and sent for microscopic examination. Used for diagnostics. Carcinoma in situ (CIS): Localized cell changes that do not grow into the deeper layer and is not carcinogenic but a precursor. Cell Change: Cells that are different, but have not developed into cancer cells. Cervical abrasion: scraping from the cervix. Columnar: epithelium with cylindrical cells. Seems the cervix. Cyst: Medical term for liquid-filled process can be either benign (benign) or malignant (malignant) Cytotoxic agents (cytotoxic […]
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Facts About Falling Pregnant If you have regular menstrual periods, you also have regular ovulation You can check whether you are ovulating with: temperature measurements ovulation test some may see it in their mucus If you want to get pregnant, you must: stop contraception sure to be of normal weight exercise eat regularly and healthily not smoking, drinking alcohol or using drugs check if necessary. medication with your doctor Remember to take folic acid when trying to get pregnant Many have expectations to become pregnant as soon as they decided it. So simple is not always – even if it is for some. Only 25% of young, healthy couples get pregnant the first month they try. For 60% succeed in the […]
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Facts About Lymphoedema Lymphoedema is the term for swelling due. Lymph who can not drain properly. Lymph flows in small vessels of the limbs and the various organs from the heart For many operations including abdominal cancer and breast cancer lymph nodes removed then there may be lymphoedema Treatment consists of support stockings, physiotherapy and in some cases diuretics What are lymph and lymphatic system? The body has two circuits: the blood circulation and lymphatic system. The heart is the pump of the general circulation, in which oxygen and nutrients are transported into the body through the arteries (arteries) and the oxygen-depleted blood returns to the heart through the blood vessels (veins). The blood then passes the lungs where it […]
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Facts About Breast Implant Surgery Breast implants are used for cosmetic enhancement of breast size. In South Africa, the operation is performed by plastic surgeons It is believed that more than 50,000 South African women have silicone breast implants for breast augmentation or breast reconstruction In 2010, approximately 2,000 women performed cosmetic breast surgery Silicone implants can be placed either below or above the great pectoral muscle Despite intensive research have failed to show significant adverse health effects of breast implants When you use the breast implants? Breast implants are used for cosmetic enhancement of breast size. In South Africa, the operation is performed only by plastic surgeons with special permission to perform cosmetic surgery. Breast implants are also used […]
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Facts About Pelvic Cancer There may be cancer in all parts of the woman’s abdomen. Cancer of the cervix (cancer cervix uteri) Often found early and the possibility of cure is therefore good Cancer of the uterus (corpus uteri cancer) Often detected early and there is good opportunity for healing Ovarian cancer (cancer Ovari) : Ovarian cancer is a serious disease because it often detected late Cancer of the vulva (vulvar cancer) : Most visible changes and wounds that do not heal The treatment may be surgery, radiotherapy or chemotherapy Cancer of the vagina (vaginal cancer) : Vaginal discharge or abnormal bleeding can cause suspicion, but the diagnosis by biopsy The treatment may be surgery, radiotherapy or chemotherapy About this […]
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Facts About Hysterectomies The uterus removed due. Fibroids (fibroids, myomas), bleeding disorders, cancer of the abdomen or suspected Depending on the cause including the size of the uterus operations can be performed through the abdomen (traditional or with binoculars) or through the vagina The length of stay is 1-2 days, sick leave for 3-4 weeks and scabbard top have grown together for 4-6 weeks, where you can once again have intercourse Complications, as with other surgical procedures: bleeding, infection, damage to surrounding organs and rarely blood clots What is the uterus? Womb (uterus) is part of the female internal genitalia. The internal reproductive organs consist of the vagina, uterus with the cervix, fallopian tubes and ovaries. The uterus consists predominantly of […]
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Facts About Vaginal Hygiene Improper hygiene in and around the vagina can cause a variety of symptoms and genes, eg vaginal discharge, odor, pain and / or itching, urinary discomfort, irritation bottom, recurrent fungal infections The vagina is a normal flora of bacteria which form lactic acid and ensures the proper acidity, that inhibit other bacteria to grow in Genes from the vagina comes when there is an imbalance of bacteria in the vagina. For example, excessive washing or irritants Avoid soap and washcloths in the vagina (all types), synthetic panties, intimate spray / deodorant and limit the use of tampons and panty If you still have problems, try to avoid using suppositories with lactic every night for 14 days […]
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Facts About Laparotomy Surgery Laparotomy is an open operation to be carried out through the opening of the abdominal wall The most common gynecological operations performed by open surgery, removal of the uterus due to large Fibroids in the uterus or because of abdominal cancer At laparotomy one is hospitalized for 1-5 days and sick leave for 1-4 weeks, depending on what is done Laparotomy is an open operation to be carried out through the opening of the abdominal wall. The most common gynecological operations performed by open surgery, removal of the uterus because of large Fibroids in the uterus or because there is cancer in the abdomen. In some cases it is not known with certainty in advance whether […]
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