PCOS Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome is a health problem that can affect a woman’s menstrual cycle, fertility, hormones, insulin production, heart, blood vessels, and appearance. PCOS is the #1 Problem of women with little or no ovulation.
A speculum is a device used to look inside the vagina and check the cervix and do a Pap Papanicolaou smear. There are a number of shapes and sizes of speculums they may use. The two major types are called Graves and Pederson. The Graves are wider in the bill than the Pederson, and the Pederson is more tapered. Before inserting the speculum, the doctor should alert you that the speculum examination is about to begin. Take a breath and exhale.
Women’s health covers a wide spectrum. There are many health conditions which affect both men and women, but a number of health issues are more prevalent and affect only women.
Menorrhagia is diagnosed when you have a regular cycle but the menstrual bleeding lasts longer than usual.
Menorrhagia is normal and can happen in about 20-30% of all women.