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 How is polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) treated?
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Dr. Michael Roizen, Internal MedicinePCOS treatment depends on what symptoms you have. Birth control pills may be prescribed because they regulate hormone levels and help stabilize menstrual periods. What’s more, they prevent acne, overgrowth of the uterine lining--a potential risk... Full Answer
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- Q What is a functional ovarian cyst?
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Paula Greer, Midwifery NursingFunctional ovarian cysts are a fluid filled cyst on the ovary that often form when the egg forms but doesn’t release properly. Some women are prone to these and are placed on birth control pills to suppress ovulation in hopes to prevent cyst... Full Answer
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- Q What is premenstrual syndrome (PMS)?
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Dr. Michael Roizen, Internal MedicinePremenstrual syndrome is a predictable set of symptoms that occur cyclicallyone to two weeks before your periods and end one to three days after you start bleeding. Common symptoms include bloating, weight gain, breast tenderness, increased appetite and... Full Answer
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- Q Is vaginal itching a possible side effect of a hysterectomy?
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Dr. Hugo Ribot, Obstetrics & GynecologyRemoval of the uterus should never cause vaginal itching. If the patient develops vaginal itching after a hysterectomy she may be suffering from an infection and needs to be evaluated. Full Answer
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- Q Is vaginal discharge normal after a hysterectomy?
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Dr. Hugo Ribot, Obstetrics & GynecologyDepending on a patient's age, it can be normal to have some vaginal discharge even after a hysterectomy. With normal or physiologic discharge, it should be odorless, white to very slightly off-white, and asymptomatic. It is important to understand... Full Answer
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- Q How does having a hysterectomy affect my heart health?
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Dr. Hugo Ribot, Obstetrics & GynecologyIf one considers hysterectomy as the removal of only the uterus (with or without the cervix) then the short answer to this question is no. However, many women have STILL have their ovaries removed at the time of hysterectomy. In my opinion and that of... Full Answer
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- Q Why am I spotting 2 years after a partial hysterectomy?
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Dr. Hugo Ribot, Obstetrics & GynecologyThe most likely reason for continuing to have bleeding after a "partial" hysterectomy is that a sub-total or supra-cervical hysterectomy was performed. This is where the cervix was not removed. In such cases, depending on where the upper part of... Full Answer
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- Q How long should the abdominal pain last after a hysterectomy?
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Dr. Hugo Ribot, Obstetrics & GynecologyThe answer to this question has a great deal to do with the technique used to accomplish the surgery. If the hysterectomy is performed as an open abdominal procedure with a large incision in the abdomen (which in my opinion should be necessary in less... Full Answer
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- Q Are pelvic exams painful after a hysterectomy?
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Dr. Hugo Ribot, Obstetrics & GynecologyWhen a hysterectomy is properly performed, there is no change in the caliber of the introitus (diameter of the vaginal opening) and no change in the length of the vaginal canal. If pelvic exams where not painful prior to the hysterectomy they will... Full Answer
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- Q What are calcifications?
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A calcification is a deposit of the mineral calcium in the breast tissue. Calcifications appear as small white spots on a mammogram. There are two types: Macrocalcifications are large calcium deposits often caused by aging. These are usually not a sign... Full Answer
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