Gynecology
There are many key areas in the field of female reproductive system health, including menstruation, pregnancy, fertility, and menopause. As a woman, you may be concerned about other issues related to your sexual health, including genital problems and sexually transmitted diseases. If you are a female that is sexually active, or over the age of 18, it is important to begin seeing a womens health specialist in order to make sure that your reproductive system stays healthy. Before that, any concerns with menstruation should be addressed with a physician. As you get older, most women become concerned with issues pertaining to avoiding or achieving pregnancy, until menopause begins around age 50.
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- Q Can I lose weight if I have polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)?
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YES! You CAN lose weight if you have PCOS, it's just going to be a little harder for you. You're going to have to exercise and watch your calorie intake. For every 1 pound you lose, it'll be equivalent to someone without PCOS losing 3 lbs, but it can be... Full Answer
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- Q What symptoms may indicate a need to contact my doctor about my period?
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Deborah Davis, Obstetrics & GynecologySometimes women have problems in their menstrual cycle- called menstrual irregularities. With an irregularity, you may not get a period, your period may occur too frequently, you may have unpredictable bleeding or you may have painful... Full Answer
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- Q What is a cystic breast duct?
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Dr. Mehmet Oz, CardiologyA cystic breast duct is a duct in your breast that develops cysts, which can cause noncancerous lumps that get bigger and smaller as hormone levels change. Watch Dr. Oz talk more about these breast lumps. Full Answer
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- Q Are breast lumps common?
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Dr. Mehmet Oz, CardiologyUp to two-thirds of women have what are considered normal breast lumps. They are noncancerous and usually due to fibrocystic changes. Watch Dr. Oz talk more about normal and abnormal breast lumps. Full Answer
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- Q How often should I have pap smears after menopause?
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Dr. Michael Roizen, Internal MedicineYou should get it annually until you are at least 65. At that point, you can reconsider if your last three consecutive tests have been all clear (no abnormal cells, no inflammation), and no abnormalities have shown up in the last 10 years. However, if... Full Answer
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- Q How can I manage PMS cravings if I want to lose weight?
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Your metabolism increases 10 to 15 percent in the premenstrual (luteal) phase, which is about three days before your cycle starts. Because you are burning more, you experience more hunger. You may already be on restricted calories if you're trying to... Full Answer
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- Q What are the symptoms of mastitis?
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The symptoms of mastitis most often appear within 4 to 6 weeks after childbirth. If you have mastitis, you may first notice: A painful area on one breast. It may be reddened, warm to the touch or both. Chills, aches and flu-like symptoms. A fever.... Full Answer
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- Q What should I do if I have mastitis?
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If you have a breast infection (mastitis), do the following: Continue to breastfeed! By moving your milk through the breast frequently, breastfeeding may actually relieve the problem. If you stop nursing, mastitis will get worse. Call your... Full Answer
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- Q How are endometrial polyps treated?
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Dr. Anthony Komaroff, Internal MedicineEndometrial polyps are growths of the endometrium. This is the tissue that lines the cavity of the uterus.The polyps range in size from a few millimeters to an inch or more in diameter. We don't know for sure what causes polyps. We do know that the... Full Answer
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- Q When should I call my healthcare provider about ovarian cysts?
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Dr. Kevin Windom, Obstetrics & GynecologyOvarian cysts can cause numerous vague minor complaints, but I always tell patients that if they are having intractable pain, nausea, or vomiting that they should call my office immediately. Also, if a patient is having problems with emptying their bowel... Full Answer
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