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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Cancer and Fertility
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 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 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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