Articles related to "Pelvic Exams"
What is a Transvaginal Ultrasound?
If you are having pelvic pain or other issues, your gynecologist might send you to have a transvaginal ultrasound. What exactly is this test and what does it reveal?
transvaginal ultrasound • sonograms • echoes • pelvic exams • gynecologist
If you are having pelvic pain or other issues, your gynecologist might send you to have a transvaginal ultrasound. What exactly is this test and what does it reveal?
transvaginal ultrasound • sonograms • echoes • pelvic exams • gynecologist
Pregnancy Week by Week - Week 39
At 39 weeks of pregnancy, your cervix may begin to change and ripen for labor. Your baby may weigh around 7 pounds this week.
pregnancy week by week • week 39 • dilation • effacement • ultrasound
At 39 weeks of pregnancy, your cervix may begin to change and ripen for labor. Your baby may weigh around 7 pounds this week.
pregnancy week by week • week 39 • dilation • effacement • ultrasound
When to Visit the Gynecologist
Visiting your gynecologist is important for maintaining good reproductive health. Schedule yearly checkups as well as visits for these gynecological symptoms...
gynecologists • doctors visits • reasons to visit • appointments • pap smears
Visiting your gynecologist is important for maintaining good reproductive health. Schedule yearly checkups as well as visits for these gynecological symptoms...
gynecologists • doctors visits • reasons to visit • appointments • pap smears
Visiting The OBGyn (Part 3)
Part of a series of articles about Women and Sex. This part deals with regular visits to the OBGyn and how to get the best from your visit. Other articles in the series include birth control, virginity and women's sexuality.
sex • obgyn • aids • herpes • birth control
Part of a series of articles about Women and Sex. This part deals with regular visits to the OBGyn and how to get the best from your visit. Other articles in the series include birth control, virginity and women's sexuality.
sex • obgyn • aids • herpes • birth control
A Molar Pregnancy
A pregnancy involves a fetus in the uterus, but not with every pregnancy. In some molar pregnancies, no baby is formed.
molar pregnancy • mole • hydatidiform mole • gestational trophoblastic disease • gtd
A pregnancy involves a fetus in the uterus, but not with every pregnancy. In some molar pregnancies, no baby is formed.
molar pregnancy • mole • hydatidiform mole • gestational trophoblastic disease • gtd
Diagnosing Amenorrhea
The diagnosis of amenorrhea can involve many methods of testing and may be a long process.
amenorrhea causes • amenorrhea diagnosis • amenorrhea definition • why periods are late • stress and menstruation
The diagnosis of amenorrhea can involve many methods of testing and may be a long process.
amenorrhea causes • amenorrhea diagnosis • amenorrhea definition • why periods are late • stress and menstruation
HPV's Role in Cervical Cancer
The risk factors for cervical cancer includes persistent infection with HPV as well as environmental factors. The cancer is detectable at early stages with regular exams.
cervical cancer statistics • human papillomavirus • hpv associated cancer • hpv-16 • oncogenic viruses
The risk factors for cervical cancer includes persistent infection with HPV as well as environmental factors. The cancer is detectable at early stages with regular exams.
cervical cancer statistics • human papillomavirus • hpv associated cancer • hpv-16 • oncogenic viruses
Uterine Cancer-My Story
uterine cancer
uterine cancer • symptoms • diagnosis • uterine cancer symptom • menopause
uterine cancer
uterine cancer • symptoms • diagnosis • uterine cancer symptom • menopause
Pregnancy Week by Week - Week 5
As we enter the second month of pregnancy, what are some changes happening both with you and your baby?
pregnancy week by week • morning sickness • pregnancy tests • pregnancy diet • due date
As we enter the second month of pregnancy, what are some changes happening both with you and your baby?
pregnancy week by week • morning sickness • pregnancy tests • pregnancy diet • due date
Facts about Cervical Cancer
Get the facts about cervical cancer and protect yourself from this disease. Early detection can save your life!
cervical cancer • treatment options for cervical cancer • cervical cancer diagnosis • pap smear • hpv and cervical cancer
Get the facts about cervical cancer and protect yourself from this disease. Early detection can save your life!
cervical cancer • treatment options for cervical cancer • cervical cancer diagnosis • pap smear • hpv and cervical cancer
Having an Ectopic Pregnancy
Most pregnancies result in a healthy, happy baby being born; however, two in 1000 pregnancies are ectopic according to the Mayo Clinic website.
pregnancy • ectopic pregnancy • ectopic signs • ectoipc symptoms • bleeding while pregnant
Most pregnancies result in a healthy, happy baby being born; however, two in 1000 pregnancies are ectopic according to the Mayo Clinic website.
pregnancy • ectopic pregnancy • ectopic signs • ectoipc symptoms • bleeding while pregnant
How to Tell if You're Having a Miscarriage
Figuring out whether vaginal bleeding is a symptom of a miscarriage or not is sometimes difficult. Learn signs of miscarriage as well as what to do next.
how to tell miscarriage • signs of miscarriage • miscarriage symptoms • what to do miscarriage • miscarrying pregnancy
Figuring out whether vaginal bleeding is a symptom of a miscarriage or not is sometimes difficult. Learn signs of miscarriage as well as what to do next.
how to tell miscarriage • signs of miscarriage • miscarriage symptoms • what to do miscarriage • miscarrying pregnancy
Hysterosalpingogram (HSG)
The hysterosalpingogram is an x-ray dye test that allows physicians to examine the uterus and fallopian tubes for abnormalities which can cause recurrent miscarriage.
hysterosalpingogram • hsg • structural cause of miscarriage • structural abnormalities • recurrent miscarriage
The hysterosalpingogram is an x-ray dye test that allows physicians to examine the uterus and fallopian tubes for abnormalities which can cause recurrent miscarriage.
hysterosalpingogram • hsg • structural cause of miscarriage • structural abnormalities • recurrent miscarriage
New Recommendation for Women's Health Screening
ACOG has issued new guidelines for routine health screenings for women ages 13 and up.
women • women's health • routine screening • thyroid • hiv
ACOG has issued new guidelines for routine health screenings for women ages 13 and up.
women • women's health • routine screening • thyroid • hiv
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome - Know the Symptoms
Untreated, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome can cause diabetes, heart disease and cancer. Women must be treated for all of their symptoms to avoid these risks of PCOS.
polycycstic ovarian syndrome • pcos • symptoms of polycystic ovarian syndrome • pcos symptoms • risks of pcos
Untreated, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome can cause diabetes, heart disease and cancer. Women must be treated for all of their symptoms to avoid these risks of PCOS.
polycycstic ovarian syndrome • pcos • symptoms of polycystic ovarian syndrome • pcos symptoms • risks of pcos
Sonohysterogram (SHG)
The sonohysterogram is a sonogram performed after a saline injection.
sonohysterogram • shg • saline ultrasound • uterine abnormalities • sonogram
The sonohysterogram is a sonogram performed after a saline injection.
sonohysterogram • shg • saline ultrasound • uterine abnormalities • sonogram
Weak or Incompetent Cervix
A weak, or incompetent, cervix while pregnant can cause premature delivery or a miscarriage.
weak cervix • incompetent cervix • second trimester miscarriage • early delivery • premature baby
A weak, or incompetent, cervix while pregnant can cause premature delivery or a miscarriage.
weak cervix • incompetent cervix • second trimester miscarriage • early delivery • premature baby
Bacterial Vaginosis and HIV Infection
Women with bacterial vaginosis are more likely to be infected with HIV-AIDS and other sexually transmitted infections, underscoring the need for prevention.
bacterial vaginosis • hiv-aids • metronidazole • clindamycin • sexually transmitted diseases
Women with bacterial vaginosis are more likely to be infected with HIV-AIDS and other sexually transmitted infections, underscoring the need for prevention.
bacterial vaginosis • hiv-aids • metronidazole • clindamycin • sexually transmitted diseases
Cervical Cancer Facts
Cervical cancer is highly preventable in most women. Understand the causes, risk factors and symptoms of this disease.
what is cervical cancer • symptoms of cervical cancer • cervical cancer vaccine • cervical cancer prevention • importance of pap smear
Cervical cancer is highly preventable in most women. Understand the causes, risk factors and symptoms of this disease.
what is cervical cancer • symptoms of cervical cancer • cervical cancer vaccine • cervical cancer prevention • importance of pap smear
Early Pregnancy Failure: Blighted Ovum
Blighted ovum, or early pregnancy failure, is a common type of miscarriage where a fetus either doesn't form correctly or never forms at all.
early pregnancy failure • blighted ovum • anembryonic pregnancy • causes miscarriage • chromosomal miscarriage
Blighted ovum, or early pregnancy failure, is a common type of miscarriage where a fetus either doesn't form correctly or never forms at all.
early pregnancy failure • blighted ovum • anembryonic pregnancy • causes miscarriage • chromosomal miscarriage
Endometrial Biopsy
The endometrial biopsy is a test to determine the health of the uterine lining and its ability to support a pregnancy in patients who suffer from recurrent loss.
endometrial biopsy • luteal phase defect • recurrent miscarriage • testing • treatment
The endometrial biopsy is a test to determine the health of the uterine lining and its ability to support a pregnancy in patients who suffer from recurrent loss.
endometrial biopsy • luteal phase defect • recurrent miscarriage • testing • treatment
Endometriosis & its treatments
The questions have been posed - what is endometriosis, how is it diagnosed, what causes it, and is there an effective treatment? This article seeks to answer these questions.
endometriosis • uterine biopsy • laparoscopy • danocrine • danazol
The questions have been posed - what is endometriosis, how is it diagnosed, what causes it, and is there an effective treatment? This article seeks to answer these questions.
endometriosis • uterine biopsy • laparoscopy • danocrine • danazol
Miscarriage Facts and Statistics
Information and statistics from the American Pregnancy Association (APA) help to answer questions about the incidence, causes, and risk factors for miscarriage.
miscarriage facts • miscarriage statistics • information miscarriage • spontaneous abortion • american pregnancy association
Information and statistics from the American Pregnancy Association (APA) help to answer questions about the incidence, causes, and risk factors for miscarriage.
miscarriage facts • miscarriage statistics • information miscarriage • spontaneous abortion • american pregnancy association
Ovarian Cysts
Ovarian cysts are fluid-filled sacs located on the ovaries. Some women do not notice them, but others seek a diagnosis after suffering sharp pain and other symptoms.
ovarian cysts • symptoms ovarian cysts • follicular cysts • corpus luteum cysts • polycystic ovaries
Ovarian cysts are fluid-filled sacs located on the ovaries. Some women do not notice them, but others seek a diagnosis after suffering sharp pain and other symptoms.
ovarian cysts • symptoms ovarian cysts • follicular cysts • corpus luteum cysts • polycystic ovaries
Peritoneal Cancer; the Silent & Unknown Killer
Hidden in the lining of your abdomen could be a cancer waiting to happen. Few people are even aware of the peritoneum, a membrane that surrounds the abdominal organs.
what is peritoneal lining • what is peritoneal cancer • peritoneum • peritoneal cancer • treatment of peritoneal cancer
Hidden in the lining of your abdomen could be a cancer waiting to happen. Few people are even aware of the peritoneum, a membrane that surrounds the abdominal organs.
what is peritoneal lining • what is peritoneal cancer • peritoneum • peritoneal cancer • treatment of peritoneal cancer
Signs Of Ectopic Pregnancy
An ectopic pregnancy is a type of miscarriage that occurs very early in pregnancy. This article will discuss the signs, causes, and treatment of an ectopic pregnancy.
ectopic pregnancy • signs and symptoms of ectopic pregnancy • hcg • miscarriage • vaginal bleeding
An ectopic pregnancy is a type of miscarriage that occurs very early in pregnancy. This article will discuss the signs, causes, and treatment of an ectopic pregnancy.
ectopic pregnancy • signs and symptoms of ectopic pregnancy • hcg • miscarriage • vaginal bleeding
Initial Infertility Testing
Explains the different types of doctors and what they do, and the different tests that are ordered for initial infertility testing.
infertility • semen analysis • blood tests • estrogen • follicle
Explains the different types of doctors and what they do, and the different tests that are ordered for initial infertility testing.
infertility • semen analysis • blood tests • estrogen • follicle
Molar Pregnancy
A molar pregnancy is a mass of abnormal tissue that mimicks the symptoms of a normal pregnancy. About one in 1,000 women in the U.S. are affected by this condition.
molar pregnancy • pregnancy • symptoms of pregnancy • vitamin a • complete molar pregnancy
A molar pregnancy is a mass of abnormal tissue that mimicks the symptoms of a normal pregnancy. About one in 1,000 women in the U.S. are affected by this condition.
molar pregnancy • pregnancy • symptoms of pregnancy • vitamin a • complete molar pregnancy
Screening for Cancer
Tests and self-examinations for cancer
cancer • breast • colon and rectal • skin • health
Tests and self-examinations for cancer
cancer • breast • colon and rectal • skin • health
The Impact of Abuse Issues During Pregnancy
Don't let confusion and fear overwhelm the birth of your child! Understanding some simple tools can allow you to feel safe and supported.
sexual abuse survivors • rape victims • help abuse • molestation • molestation child
Don't let confusion and fear overwhelm the birth of your child! Understanding some simple tools can allow you to feel safe and supported.
sexual abuse survivors • rape victims • help abuse • molestation • molestation child
Early Detection of Breast and Ovarian Cancers.
This article discusses ovarian and breast cancers, with ways of identifying early detection and prevention methods.
breast cancer • mammography • ovarian cancer • ovarian • breast self-examination
This article discusses ovarian and breast cancers, with ways of identifying early detection and prevention methods.
breast cancer • mammography • ovarian cancer • ovarian • breast self-examination
Sexually Transmitted Diseases: Part Two
This is part two of the article about african americans and std's. The std's that this article talks about is AIDS, chlamydia, crabs, genital herpes, gonorrhea and syphilis
std • african americans • aids • chlamydia • crabs
This is part two of the article about african americans and std's. The std's that this article talks about is AIDS, chlamydia, crabs, genital herpes, gonorrhea and syphilis
std • african americans • aids • chlamydia • crabs
Amenorrhea Diagnosis and Treatment
Diagnosing amenorrhea can be a process involving many blood and imaging tests. Once the cause is determined, it is a treatable condition.
blood testing • amenorrhea causes • why periods are late • amenorrhea treatment • pelvic ultrasound
Diagnosing amenorrhea can be a process involving many blood and imaging tests. Once the cause is determined, it is a treatable condition.
blood testing • amenorrhea causes • why periods are late • amenorrhea treatment • pelvic ultrasound
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