Facts Ovarian Cysts A cyst is a fluid-filled bladder Approximately 10% of women before menopause have ovarian cysts and usually gives no discomfort or symptoms Cysts are usually 3-5 cm, but can be 30 cm The symptoms are – if there are any symptoms – abdominal pressure, abrupt and trips show pain, increasing the extent of stomach Some cysts produces hormones that include may cause bleeding disorders Some cysts can be malignant Treatment is either surgical or pending checks What are ovarian cysts? Cyst is the Latin name for some liquid filled. Or cysts in the ovaries is all fluid-filled processes. The cysts develop mostly in those cells that are already present in the ovary. Most smaller cysts are normal and […]
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Cervical Polyps
Facts About Cervical Polyps A polyp of the cervix is an outgrowth of a few mm to cm Polyps which arise from the cervical canal, protruding through the cervix and can be seen by the gynecological examination Polyps of the cervix is frequent and about 99% are benign and harmless Your doctor can remove the polyp by gynecological examination and will always send for further investigation What is cervical polyps? The cervix is the part of the uterus that reaches down into the vagina. In the middle of the cervix is the external cervical os, which is the opening into the narrow cervix canal that connects the vagina and the uterine cavity. A polyp of the cervix is an outgrowth […]
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Facts About Cancer and Fertility 4% of women under 45 years was in 2012 a cancer diagnosis Some cancers can be cured, but treatment may affect your ability to have children There are sometimes options to preserve fertility: By chemo- or radiation therapy affecting the ovaries, may be carried out taking of eggs before starting treatment In some cases of cervical cancer uterus may be maintained and only the cervix is removed In some cases of ovarian cancer can only remove one ovary and thereby maintain the uterus and the other ovary In some cases of cancer of the uterus can only remove the tumor and leave the uterus Cancer and pregnancy in the future Cancer hits of all ages […]
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Facts About Uterine Prolapse Treatment Uterine prolapse or prolapse of the genitals caused by a weakening of the pelvic muscles and joints There is seen in about 50% of women over 40, but only about 6% have symptoms Typical causes are births (big kids, twins), heavy physical labor, constipation, heredity, obesity and COPD disease Typical symptoms include heaviness, urinary / bowel problems – if the drop is outside the vaginal opening Treatment depends on how weak the supporting tissue (pelvic muscles and joints) around the uterus has become. Young women who have had uterine prolapse after giving birth, you will generally not be able to obtain for surgery until after at least one year after birth. Most of these cases […]
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Facts About Uterine Prolapse Uterine prolapse or prolapse of the genitals caused by a weakening of the pelvic muscles and ligaments There is seen in about 50% of women over 40 years, but only about 6% have symptoms Typical causes are births (big kids, twins), heavy physical labor, constipation, heredity, obesity and COPD Typical symptoms are heaviness and urination / defecation problems. If the drop is outside the vaginal opening may cause wounds The diagnosis of uterine prolapse is based on medical history and findings at the gynecological examination.Other studies may contribute to a picture of the condition. Medical history For minor changes, there are few or no symptoms. The more prolapse uterus, the greater are the genes. The most […]
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Facts Uterine prolapse or prolapse of the genitals caused by a weakening in the suspension apparatus There is seen in about 50% of women over 40 years, but only about 6% have symptoms Typical causes are births (big kids, twins), heavy physical labor, constipation, heredity, obesity and COPD Typical symptoms include heaviness, urinary / bowel problems, ulcers – if the drop is outside the vaginal opening What is uterine prolapse? Genital prolapse is what is popularly known as prolapse or descent of the pelvic organs (genitals = who with genitals that do prolapse). There may also be a bulging of the small intestine against the posterior vaginal wall (enterocele), the rectum against the posterior vaginal wall (rectocele) or of the […]
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Vaginismus (also known as vaginal penetration disorder) is the difficulty of performing intercourse, due to the contraction involuntary of the muscles of the lower third of the vaginal. It is an uncommon condition and women who suffer from vaginismus can enjoy sexual play and achieve orgasm since this dysfunction is not related to sexual response. Most of the causes of vaginismus are psychic. Lack of sexual information or lack of communication, leading to fear or fear; traumatic experiences, fear of pregnancy, fear of contracting sexually transmitted diseases, painful experiences in visiting the gynecologist, sexual abuse, etc. The primary muscle group involved is the pubococcygeus, or the PC muscle group. Vaginal spasms interfere with sexual intercourse leading to a broad range […]
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Basic information Premenstrual Syndrome Definition Genes of relapsing mental and / or somatic character which occurs in the post-ovulatory (luteal) phase of the menstrual cycle 1 The genes disappear during the first days of menstruation Premenstrual symptoms occur in a mild form in 75% of all women By premenstrual syndrome (PMS) symptoms of a difficulty level so they affect the woman’s daily functioning Severe symptoms of domination of dysphoria is called in English præmenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) occurrence 75% of all women have shorter or longer periods of physical or psychological reactions in the luteal phase 3-10% have PMS, i.e. Symptoms of a difficulty level, which affect the daily functioning In ca. half of these cases are the psychological symptoms […]
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Facts About Premenstrual Syndrome PMS is the mental and / or physical problems that arise in the period up to menstrual bleeding and disappear during the first day of menstruation. Approximately 5% of all women are so bothered that it leads to absenteeism Typical psychological symptoms are depressed mood, irritability, crying trend, restlessness, concentration and sleep problems Typical physical symptoms are: sore breasts bloating edema weight gain, and headache As treatment is recommended exercise and stress reduction. In severe psychological symptoms antidepressants may be used, and there are also effective composition to severe physical symptoms – including oral contraceptives What is premenstrual syndrome (PMS)? PMS is the mental and / or physical recurring symptoms that occur in the period before menstrual […]
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