Facts About Molar Pregnancy molar pregnancy caused by an abnormal fertilization, and results in that the whole or parts of pregnancy is converted to blistering / grape-like structure Occurs rarely – about 80 in South Africa a year Most are treated with curettage Good long-term prognosis even in cases where there is conversion to cancer What is molar pregnancy? Cells, which are formed in utero by pregnancy trophoblast cells is called. The cells normally divide, grow and develop into the placenta and fetus. By molar pregnancy grow these trophoblast cells uncontrollably. molar pregnancy is due to an error in the genes that occur in connection with fertilization. molar pregnancy grows inside the uterus, but it grows usually not into the […]
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Uterine Fibroids
Facts About Fibroids in The Uterus Myomas or fibroids are benign growths emerging from the smooth muscle of the uterus. Fibroids are very common and can occur singly or in groups with many. About 40% of 40-50 year-old women have fibroids in their uterus. Estrogen and growth hormone stimulates the growth of myomas, whereas progesterone inhibits the growth Bleeding disturbances, pressure symptoms and urination / defecation discomfort and painful intercourse are symptoms of myomas. Most cases do not need any help. Which can be treated medically or surgically What are fibroids in the uterus? Myomas or fibroids are benign growths emerging from the smooth muscle of the uterus (the uterus). Fibroids are also called fibroids, or leiomyomas. Fibroids are very common, […]
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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 Polycystic Ovary Syndrome In PCOS is fluid-filled cavities in the ovaries and the change in sex hormones This means that no regular ovulation Also results in that there are elevated male hormone Symptoms are: lack of menstrual periods or sparse infertility abnormal hair growth on face and body (hirsutism) acne ( acne ) 65% of women with PCOS are overweight PCOS affects approximately 5-10% of women of fertile age There is a relationship between PCOS and diabetes The treatment is weight reduction and exercise, oral contraceptives and possible. other medical treatment What is polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)? PCOS is a condition with many follicles in the ovaries (cysts). The follicles are 2-9 mm, which are stopped in their development. […]
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Facts About Uterine Prolapse Causes Uterine prolapse or prolapse of the genitals caused by a weakening of the pelvic muscles and joints It occurs in approximately 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, ulcers, if the drop is outside the vaginal opening The uterus is normally held in place in the basin using different muscles, tissues and ligaments. If these muscles and tissues become weakened, may develop one descent of the uterus. This can happen after childbirth or after a difficult birth. The tissue becomes weaker – also with age – and […]
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Facts About Gynecologic Laparoscopies A laparoscopy is a keyhole surgery performed through one or more small holes in the abdominal wall Laparoscopy can be remove a cyst or ectopic pregnancy Laparoscopy can also be used to make a diagnosis Laparoscopy has fewer complications than open surgery: There is less pain afterwards Typically, the shorter period of sick leave What is a laparoscopy? A laparoscopy is a keyhole surgery performed through one or more small holes in the abdominal wall. A laparoscopy can be used diagnostically, which means that you look and examine organs and abdominal cavity in order to find an explanation for the patient’s symptoms, usually pain. You will be able to see if there is a ovarian cyst, One […]
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Facts About Bartholinitis All women have two Bartholin’s glands on each side of the vaginal opening The glands produce a liquid which moistens the labia Clogged Bartholin’s glands gather the liquid into a cyst If there is inflammation of the cyst, these are bartholinitis Bartholinitis is characterized by swelling, redness and pain The treatment is a minor surgical procedure in which the cyst is opened and ensuring drainage What is a bartholinitis? On each side of the vaginal entrance is a gland just below the mucosal surface. These glands are called Bartholin glands. The glands produce a clear slimy fluid that lubricates the vaginal opening during intercourse. The glands sitting in the back of the large labia. The glands have […]
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