Gynecological Disorders

As little girls growing up, we all heard the older women in our lives talking about "the change." For some of us, this seemed like a horrible and scary thing that we couldn't quite understand. As...

Excessive menstrual bleeding, or menorrhagia, may be caused by certain medical conditions such as endometriosis, where portions of the uterine lining migrate outside the uterus; uterine fibroids,...

There are three types of common complex ovarian cysts. Dermoid cysts can potentially develop into any type of tissue. They commonly contain skin, teeth or hair. Endometrioma cysts develop as a...

The majority of tumors on the cervix are not cancerous. According to the National Cancer Institute, only 8.2 percent of women in the United States develop cervical cancer. There are several...

Knowing how to identify bacterial vaginosis symptoms is the first step to overcoming it. Once you develop bacterial vaginosis, you're likely to have repeat bouts with it over the coming years....

An enlarged uterus occurs from a variety of reasons including fluctuating hormones during menopause, uterine fibroids (non-cancerous tumors) within or along the uterus walls, scarring from surgery...

Painful menstrual cramps may occur monthly during a woman's menstrual cycle. Menstrual cramps, or dysmenorrhea, may be caused by chemicals in the body called prostaglandins. Prostaglandins are...

Pregnancies are considered high risk when potential dangers to the mother and/or baby are present. A number of factors can contribute to these dangers, including pre-existing illnesses, such as...

Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) have hormones that are out of balance causing problems with menstrual cycles, and making it difficult to become pregnant. Those who do become pregnant...

Vaginal yeast infection symptoms include intense itching and burning in the genital area, a discharge which may vary in color and consistency from white and clumpy to yellow or clear and thin, and...

Too much estrogen in the body is one potential cause in the development of uterine fibroids. But estrogen isn't just produced in the body; it can be ingested through plant foods, too. Plant foods...

Bacterial vaginosis is a commonly occurring bacterial infection in the vagina. The bacteria that causes this infection does naturally exist in the vagina but at much lower levels. A bacterial...

Night sweats from menopause can be disruptive to your life, and can adversly affect a good night's sleep. Night sweats from menopause occur when hormonal levels fluctuate during the menopausal...

Clitoral pain can have many causes, including trauma to the area, peripheral nerve or artery issues and vaginal infection. One cause frequently overlooked by physicians is the presence of...

Uterine infections, although rare, do occasionally occur in women. The uterus can become infected by a variety of bacteria. Uterine infections are treated with antibiotics. The infection becomes...

Women may experience certain period symptoms each month for several days before starting their periods. Fortunately, these symptoms are usually treatable and preventable with simple lifestyle...

According to the Mayo Clinic, 70 percent of women experience breast pain and tenderness, called mastalgia, at some point in their lives. This pain can be caused by hormonal changes, cysts,...

Isoflavones are the most common type of plant estrogen. Soybeans are an abundant source of the most beneficial isoflavones known, daidzen and genestein, which both have a positive effect on breast...

Polycystic ovary syndrome, or PCOS, is the most common cause of infertility in women, according to the National Women's Health Information Center. PCOS can cause women to have irregular menstrual...

Fibroids are non-cancerous growths, or tumors, that can develop in several locations on or inside the uterus. They are also called uterine fibroids. In most cases, fibroids are harmless and do not...

Endometriosis is a condition in women in which the lining of the uterus grows on other internal organs. This lining can grow on the ovaries, fallopian tubes and the outside of the uterus. This...

Vaginal bacteria is a common symptom of Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) and yeast infections, conditions that result in vaginal discharge from an overgrowth of normal bacteria and yeast in the vagina....

Early menopause occurs when a woman begins experiencing menopausal symptoms before the age of 40. It can affect your ability to ovulate, thus endangering your fertility. Thankfully some treatments...

Cervical dysplasia is the abnormal growth of cervical cells. With mild cervical dysplasia, only a few abnormal cells are present. It can be treated in a number of ways, and in some cases treatment...

A woman may choose to skip her period while traveling or on her honeymoon to reduce the stress of managing a period and its side effects. Some women also may choose to skip it to stay sexually...

Endometriosis is a female health condition that occurs when cells grow on the outside of the uterus. The causes of endometriosis remain unknown, but it affects mostly women who are in their...

There are several treatments for pre cervical cancer, which is medically termed cervical dysplasia or, less commonly, cervical intraepithelial neoplasia. The exact treatment can depend on the...

Doctors use LEEP and conization procedures to treat cervical cancer. Less invasive with fewer side effects than many forms of cancer treatment, the effectiveness of both requires early detection...

Many women are all too familiar with the hot flashes, night sweats and mood swings that often accompany menopause. Some women also experience dry skin and itching as a result of the estrogen loss...

Yeast is a type of fungus known as Candida. The body naturally produces yeast to aid in digestion. However, too much yeast can cause fatigue, weight gain and can lead to a yeast infection (a...

A hysterectomy traditionally involved the removal of a woman's uterus through a large incision in the abdomen. Newer, less invasive alternatives include vaginal and laparoscopic hysterectomies.

A fibroid is a non-cancerous growth found in the uterus. Surgical procedures such as hysterectomies, and myomectcomies remove fibroids to relieve symptoms. Recovery conditions vary based on the...

Endometritis is a medical condition that causes irritation or inflammation of the lining of the uterus. This condition is caused by a bacterial infection and can be treated with an antibiotic.

A hysterectomy is a surgical procedure, which removes a woman's uterus. A total hysterectomy removes the entire uterus as well as the cervix; a partial hysterectomy removes only the upper part of...

Bacterial vaginosis is a type of vaginitis that results from an imbalance of "good" and "bad" bacteria in the vagina. Symptoms include a grayish-white discharge and a fishlike odor. The good...

Yeast infections are caused by a fungus called candida albicans. This type of infection is bothersome, and anyone who has suffered from it knows how desirable instant relief is. There are many...

Menopause is the time in a woman's life when she stops menstruating and is no longer fertile. This usually occurs around age 50. When a woman goes through menopause before the age of 40, this is...

An ultrasound is performed to take images inside the body. Ultrasound helps a physician diagnose certain medical conditions and pregnancy. Different ultrasounds require different preparation...

The existence of the clitoris is evidence that the architect of the human anatomy had pleasure in mind as well as procreation. The clitoris serves no other biological function than to transmit...

Vaginal itching may be caused by an infection, vaginal dryness, allergic reaction or medical condition. During the menopausal years, vaginal dryness is common, which may cause vaginal itching....

A dropped, or prolapsed, bladder is a common disorder found in women. Over time or after childbirth, the muscles of the pelvic floor that support the bladder may weaken. If the muscles deteriorate...

If you need to restore vaginal moisture at home,you are not alone. Many women suffer from vaginal dryness caused by menopause or hormonal imbalance. Certain medications and medical conditions may...

Although vaginal skin tags, or external growths on the outside of the vagina, are harmless, they may be frustrating and embarrassing. The skin flaps often develop on women who have recently given...

Many factors may cause vaginal prolapse. For many women, surgery is the only way to treat prolapses. But other women may find that the use of a pessary is a good alternative treatment for vaginal...

Blood clots are a very real, potentially life-threatening complication of most surgical procedures. Also called thrombosis, blood clots form when certain conditions are present in the body. For...

Progesterone is a hormone produced in the ovaries to help prepare the uterus for the implantation of the fertilized egg leading to pregnancy. This hormone is a crucial element in conception and in...

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as practiced today is more than 2,000 years old. There have been many innovations over the years,. Today, Chinese herbs come from all around the world, but the...

You will probably be alarmed if you have any type of vaginal bleeding or spotting between periods. Although brown spotting two weeks before your period could signal a more serious problem, it may...

You may begin to experience pre menopause symptoms 10 years before you actually enter into menopause. Pre menopause symptoms include hot flashes, night sweats, vaginal dryness and mood swings....

Menopause hot flashes can make your life miserable. When you suffer from menopausal hot flashes when you are asleep, they are referred to as night sweats. Hot flashes of menopause are due to the...