Gynecological Health
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Amenorrhoea is the term for irregular menstruation. This article explores physical and psychological causes such as breastfeeding and menopause, and treatment options. more...
Menorrhagia (heavy bleeding) affects 1 in 5 women, and can be a sign of underlying health problems. This article looks at symptoms, causes, and treatment options. more...
Uterine fibroids are very common, affecting 1 in 5 women. This article examines the different types of fibroid, causes, symptoms, and new laser techniques for treatment. more...
Ovarian Cancer Symptoms, Treatment and Prognosis
OvPlex is a new blood test that detects ovarian cancer in the early stages. This article explains what ovarian cancer is, different types, symptoms, and treatments. more...
What is Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)?
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome is caused by hormonal imbalance and can affect fertility, if left untreated. This article examines causes, symptoms, and treatment options. more...
Cervical cancer affects 3,000 women a year in the UK and the outlook for recovery is excellent if it's caught early. This article looks at causes, symptoms and treatment. more...
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Essure for Female Sterilization
By: Alex Strauss
Women who want permanent birth control have a safer, easier alternative to traditional methods for tubal ligation, commonly called having the "tubes tied." more...
Endometrial Ablation with Water
By: Alex Strauss
Endometrial ablation involves removal of the lining of the uterus to treat menorrhagia or uterine bleeding. When done with water, this is know as hydrothermal ablation. more...
Cervical Cancer Vaccine Proved Safe
By: Ian Miller
Studies have shown Gardasil to be almost 100% effective in preventing the strains of precancerous cervical lesions it was designed to protect against. more...
Everything You Need to Know About Endometriosis
By:
Brenda Lane
Endometriosis causes severe pelvic pain during menstruation. Pregnancy, hormonal medications and surgery can counteract the growth of the endometrial cells. more...
By: Diane Ursu
The diagnosis of amenorrhea can involve many methods of testing and may be a long process. more...
By: Diane Ursu
Treatments for amenorrhea may vary and depend on the cause of the condition. more...
Polycystic ovary syndrome is a relatively common hormonal abnormality in women. Diagnosis is based on signs and symptoms; cystic ovaries are not always present. more...
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