Uterus – Medical Review

Curettage

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 […]

General Info on Pelvic Cancer

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 […]

Hysterectomy

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 […]

Laparotomy

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 […]

What Happens at Fertilization?

Facts About Fertilization Fertile women usually ovulate once a month, midway between two menstrual periods By intercourse during this period the egg could be fertilized by sperm from a man Fertilization occurs most often in the fallopian tube, and the egg will After a few more days transportation become lodged in the uterine lining Reproduction All living things reproduce for the species should not to become extinct. Reproduction is a term for the process by which organisms, including humans, are creating new organisms like themselves. It is one of the fundamental characteristics that define life. What is fertilization? Fertilization in humans involves a sperm sperm from the man penetrates an egg from the woman. In most cases fertilization occurs as […]

Pelvic Floor Training

Facts About Pelvic Floor Training The purpose of pelvic floor exercises to strengthen the muscles in the abdomen to prevent urine leakage and subsequent descent of the uterus You can train your pelvic muscles in standing, sitting and lying position You will find the right muscles by trying to stop the beam when urinating Once you’ve found the right muscles, you train by pinching so hard together you can, but without using other muscle groups. You should gradually increase the number of repetitions and low ranges of 8-12 pinch every time you exercise Pelvic floor exercises should be done three times a day – each with 8-12 repetitions About the training program The purpose of pelvic floor exercises to strengthen […]

Uterine Cancer

Facts About Uterine Cancer Cancer of the uterus is the term for cancer of the uterine lining (endometrium), or connective tissue (sarcoma) It’s about. 750 new cases of cervical cancer a year in South Africa, and 85% of cases occur in women after menopause The risk is increased in obese, diabetic patients, and women receiving estrogen therapy without also getting treatment, securing regular bleeding at the rejection of the mucosa The most frequent symptom is bleeding after menopause Treatment consists of removal of the uterus, and in many cases they then recovered. Some must have finishing in the form of chemotherapy and / or radiotherapy The prognosis is good, since most cases are discovered at an early stage About this information […]

Gynaecological Examinations

Facts About Gynaecological Examinations Gynecology is the study of diseases of the female genitalia. It is a medical specialty, which includes signs of disease and diseases of the ovaries, fallopian tubes, uterus, cervix, vagina and area surrounding the vaginal opening Clearing possible disease of the female genital organs consist of a medical history, a gynecological examination and an ultrasound scan of the abdomen if necessary. Additional studies What gynaecology? Gynecology is the study of diseases of the female genitalia. It is a medical specialty, which includes signs of disease and diseases of the ovaries, fallopian tubes, uterus, cervix, vagina and the area surrounding the vaginal opening. Diseases can be inflammations, tumors, bleeding disorders, urinary leakage and infertility. Obstetrics, the doctrine […]

Molar Pregnancy

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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