Gynecological Disorders

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...

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...

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....

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...

Fibroids are benign tumors that grow on the lining of the uterus. They are generally caused by an excess of the hormone estrogen, which is supposed to work in a careful balance with the hormone...

Ovarian cysts and uterine fibroids are two problems that commonly affect women. In many cases, they go away on their own, without requiring treatment. However, they can cause pain and other...

When a doctor tells you that you are going to have a Pelvic Ultrasound done it sounds easy enough. However, some Pelvic Ultrasounds require you to drink 32 ounces of water, one hour before the...

Women who have uterine fibroids experience a wide variety of symptoms, including pain, heavy bleeding during periods, bloating and back pain, depending on their size and number. There are...

Hydrosalpinx is a condition resulting from a previous infection in the fallopian tubes, usually bringing about infertility. This condition effectively blocks the egg and sperm from meeting and...

Fibroids are benign growths on the wall of the uterus. The Mayo Clinic estimates that as many as 75% of women have uterine fibroids, but most of these women are not aware of their presence....

Uterine fibroids are growths in the uterus that usually occur during a woman's childbearing years. They are not cancerous and in most cases do absolutely no harm to your body. Statistically, 75...

Lactobacillus acidophilus is the lactic acid bacteria that produces vaginal burning. According to jmm.sgmjournals.org, recent studies have shown that lactic acid is caused by an overgrowth of...

Endometritis, an irritation or inflammation of the uterus lining, can be caused by common vaginal bacteria or from infections such as gonorrhea, chlamydia or tuberculosis. Possible complications...

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome affects many woman and can be very difficult to manage. With a wide variety of symptoms it an feel overwhelming as you try to gain control of your body. While there are...

Yeast, the common name for the fungus Candida, almost always lives in certain moist parts of our bodies, usually without causing any ill-effect. Sometimes, yeast overgrowth can occur, which leads...

Contrary to popular belief, breast size waxes and wanes beyond puberty. For example, when women are pregnant, their breasts may increase a cup or more in size to accommodate breast milk. In...

Women can find relief from vaginal itching and irritation by using natural cures for yeast infections. Yeast infections are caused by a fungus known as candida. Most women naturally have small...

Endometriosis is a chronic disease that affects more than 5 million women in the United States and Canada. Endo is difficult to diagnose and even more difficult to treat. Here are some tips on...

Polycystic ovarian disease is a condition in which cysts grow on the ovaries. This condition affects approximately 10 percent of women, and symptoms can range from mild to severe. Fortunately,...

Blocked fallopian tubes are one of the most common fertility problems. Getting diagnosed and treated correctly is important and knowing your options is key. Here are guidelines.

Since beauty is valued so much in our society, anything that may not seem normal to others is often considered undesirable. Facial hair growth is not only an annoyance for most women, but it is...

You will experience grief after a miscarriage and it may affect your appetite, making food or even the thought of eating, seem repulsive. Depression is a symptom of grief and it’s normal...

Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) affects about 10 percent of women of child-bearing age. A hormonal condition, it may cause a number of physical complications and poor mental well-being....

Many women develop uterine fibroid tumors at some point in their life. Uterine fibroid tumors are usually non-cancerous growths of fibrous tissue that are located within the uterus wall. These...

Autoimmune disorders, which can come in over 80 different varieties, are a primary cause of infertility today. While both men and women can develop infertility problems because of autoimmune...

Uterine fibroids are benign (noncancerous) growths on the walls of the uterus. They appear on the muscular walls as lone objects or in groups. In some cases they may be as tiny as an eraser on a...

A ruptured cyst on the ovary can cause symptoms that range from mild to severe. It's important to know what the are and what to do if you experience them.

This condition is called amenorrhea, and it must be treated by a doctor to be certain that your body is in tip top shape. If getting pregnant is the goal, then a evaluation by a physician will be...

Health conditions that affect a woman's reproductive organs can be difficult to diagnosis, and one of the most problematic among them is endometriosis. As endometriosis often worsens without...

Pregnancy is a precious gift to a woman and her mate. It is therefore the responsibility of both man and woman to treasure and pamper it by following their most trusted health care professional's...

Endometriosis is a condition in which endometrial tissue grows outside of the uterus. In cases of endometriosis, this tissue is most often found as lesions on other pelvic organs. Endometriosis...

Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) affects an estimated one million women each year. It is a serious and unfortunately common infection involving a woman's reproductive organs. When a woman does...

Getting diagnosed with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is only the beginning of the battle. Now that you know what you have, you have to figure out how to manage PCOS symptoms. There are many...

With endometriosis, the tissue that lines the uterus grows outside of the uterus in what is often described as a spider webbing between other organs. A combination of symptoms and medical history...