Gynecology is the medical practice dealing with the health of the female reproductive systems(vagina, uterus, and ovaries) and the breasts. Outside of medicine, the term means "the science of women". Its counterpart is andrology, which deals with medical issues specific to the male reproductive system.
Menopause 101
Menopause is defined as the absence of your menstrual period for 1 year. Menopause usually happens between 40 and 55 years of age, and one-half of women experience it before the age of 51.
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Pelvic Congestion Syndrome - Chronic Pelvic Pain
Chronic pelvic pain is defined as pelvic pain not associated with any menstrual cyclicity and lasting more than 6 months. It may be experienced by up to one third of all women and can be associated with pelvic congestion syndrome.
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Vaginal Discharge: Causes and Treatment
Nearly every woman will experience vaginal discharge at some point in life. Most often, vaginal discharge is normal and does need no treatment, but there can be other causes which require medical treatment.
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How To Diagnose Vaginal Discharge
Vaginal discharge is something many women experience during their lifetime.
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What Is A Bicornuate Uterus?
A bicornuate uterus is the most common congenital uterine anomaly and can impact a woman's reproductive capabilities.
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Oral Glucose tolerance test OGTT (When not pregnant)
The glucose tolerance test is a laboratory method to check how the body breaks down (metabolizes) sugar.
How the Test is Performed
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Vaginal Discharge
There is a very good chance that every woman will suffer from vaginal discharge at some point in her life.
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Medical Students Learning Objectives
Medical students have learning objectives.
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No Bleeding After Provera
Provera is often given as the 'Progesterone (Provera) Challenge Test' to women who have no period and who are not pregnant.
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Interactive Vaginal Self Examination -iVSE
The iVSE or interactive vaginal self examination consists of a vaginal self examination by a women of her genitalia, usually her vagina, labia, and other genital parts, using a webcam or a digital camera.
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Eponyms in Obstetrics and Gynecology
According to the Webster dictionary, an eponym is a word or words derived from the proper name of a person or place.
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Rectocele Cystocele And Pregnancy
What Is A Rectocele?
A rectocele also known as a prolapsed rectume is a condition that causes your rectum to bulge out through your vagina. A rectocele can happen when the thin layer of muscles separating your rectum from your vagina becomes weak. Stool may stay in your rectum because the rectocele makes it harder to push stool out. ... read more »
Color of Vaginal Discharge
The color of vaginal discharge may be helpful in finding out what it could be:
Bloody vaginal discharge
Brown vaginal discharge
White/gray vaginal discharge
Yellow vaginal discharge
Greenish vaginal discharge
Thick white cheesy vaginal discharge
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Breast Tenderness and Menopause
Breast pain and tenderness after ovulationis due to an increase of the hormone progesterone. Breast tenderness during menopause is due to a hormone imbalance.
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How can I treat menstrual cramps without medicines?
How can I treat my menstrual cramps without medicines?
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