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 What is the Vecchietti procedure for vaginal agenesis?
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Each year about one in 4,500 women is born with vaginal agenesis, a condition in which the vagina is absent or shorter than normal. Also known as Mayer-Rokitansky-Kuster-Hauser Syndrome, vaginal agenesis may occur in isolation or with the absence of the... Full Answer
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- Q What are symptoms of vulvar problems?
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Women with vulvar problems commonly present with one of two symptoms: pain or itching. A burning pain may involve the entire vulva (vulvodynia) or is focused on the opening (vestibulodynia). Intercourse may be painful or impossible (dyspareunia). Women... Full Answer
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- Q What health risks are associated with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)?
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In its most severe form, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is characterized by overproduction of the male hormone testosterone, which can cause male-pattern hair growth, acne or hair loss, and menstrual abnormalities related to the failure to... Full Answer
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- Q What are some reasons for a young woman to see a gynecologist?
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Reasons to seek gynecologic care for a young person include: Menstrual periods that are very heavy or painful, causing a decrease in activities or school absences Itching, persistent irritation, or rashes in the genital area Concerns regarding anatomy... Full Answer
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- Q How are the symptoms of vulvar pruritus (itching) treated?
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Because vulvar pruritus has multiple etiologies, treatment depends on correct diagnosis. Lichen sclerosis. This condition is characterized by white patches that are extremely itchy and can develop into painful erosions and ulcerations. If left... Full Answer
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- Q How are the pain symptoms of vulvar problems treated?
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Treatment of vulvodynia (pain involving the entire vulva) and vestibuledenia (pain focused on the vulvar opening) requires a multipronged approach that includes antidepressants, anticonvulsants, physical therapy, biofeedback, and treatment of... Full Answer
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- Q What is laparoscopic hysterectomy?
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A hysterectomy is the surgical removal of the uterus. Hysterectomies are performed for a wide variety of reasons. A hysterectomy is major surgery, but with new technological advances, the discomfort, risk of infection and recovery time has all been... Full Answer
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- Q What is a vaginal hysterectomy (VH)?
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There are two traditional types of hysterectomy: abdominal and vaginal. With vaginal hysterectomy, the surgeon makes an incision at the top of the vagina and removes the uterus through it. “Vaginal hysterectomy tends to be many physicians’... Full Answer
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- Q Who should not have a vaginal hysterectomy?
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With vaginal hysterectomy, the surgeon makes an incision at the top of the vagina and removes the uterus through it. Some conditions that preclude vaginal hysterectomy include an enlarged uterus (often the result of fibroids), previous operations, a... Full Answer
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- Q Why do I need a hysteroscopy?
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A hysteroscopy may be done to: Find the cause of severe cramping or abnormal bleeding. Your doctor can pass heated tools through the hysteroscope to stop the bleeding. See whether a problem in the shape or size of the uterus or if scar tissue in the... Full Answer
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