Comprehensive guide to female reproductive health, including menstrual cycle management, pregnancy wellness, and common hormonal disorders.
Gynecologists (GYNs) perform many tests to diagnose problems within the female reproductive system; some are done yearly, others are done only if needed. Many diseases can be diagnosed by tests done in the gynecologist's office; most tests involve removing a small amount of tissue and sending it to the lab for testing.
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Drinking caffeine may actually exacerbate uncomfortable symptoms of a woman’s menstrual cycle. According to Dr.
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An oophorectomy is a surgical procedure that removes one or both of your ovaries. In certain cases, you might also have your uterus or fallopian tubes removed at the same time.
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Many conditions or injuries can cause pain above the breasts. According to the Family Doctor website, chest pain, including pain above the breasts, can signal a serious underlying condition. However, some causes of pain above the breasts are benign and self-resolve or may be treated with conservative methods.
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Pregnancy, whether intentional or otherwise, requires a woman to make a decision about the outcome for herself and her child. Approximately two percent of women between the ages of 15 and 44 years have an abortion in the United States, resulting in termination of almost 25 percent of pregnancies.
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The symptom of water retention indicates that fluid is pooling in the tissues of the body. Water retention, also called swelling or edema, occurs for several reasons. Anyone with persistent swelling should seek the advice of a licensed medical professional.
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Surgical abortion is performed by appropriately licensed physicians to end unwanted pregnancies. These procedures are typically performed in the first trimester, however may be performed throughout the entire pregnancy certain circumstances. Several symptoms are common after surgical abortion.
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Ovary pain is a common condition in women. Many women experience ovarian pain as a normal part of the menstrual cycle. After an egg is released in ovulation, it can cause a twinge of pain in the ovary, called mittleschmerz. The pain is felt in your side, right above the hip.
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Progesterone is a sex hormone made by the body. It is synthesized from cholesterol, and its production and regulation are under the control of complex processes in the endocrine and reproductive systems. The adrenal glands produce small amounts of progesterone at a relatively constant rate.
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You might not have imagined there could be a link between your monthly period and your ability to recover quickly from dental surgery. In fact, the connection between your dental health and your period might seem obscure at best.
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Although water retention may be the symptom of a more severe medical condition, it is most often the result of a female issue -- menstruation. Arising approximately a week or two prior to a woman's period, premenstrual water retention can make you feel stodgy and unfeminine.
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The type of abortion your doctor chooses for you will depend on the stage of pregnancy to which you have progressed. Generally, abortions that occur earlier in pregnancy have a shorter recovery period since they are less extensive. If you undergo a later-stage abortion, you can expect a longer recovery time.
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Vaginal blood clots often accompany unusually heavy and often painful menstrual bleeding. Clots that accompany heavy menstrual bleeding can be a side effect of one of several gynecological conditions that can block the flow of menstrual flood. This backup of blood may result in clots.
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Water retention, also called fluid retention or edema, occurs when excess fluids build up in the tissues in your body. Typically, your arms, hands, legs and feet will appear swollen from the extra fluid. Certain supplements can act as diuretics, helping you to excrete these fluids through your urine.
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Mild, temporary water retention in the hands or feet often occurs in hot weather or after overindulging in salty foods. While this type of water retention is usually harmless, fluid accumulation in the abdomen signals a health problem that requires medical evaluation.
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Doctors order a saline-infusion sonogram, or SIS -- also known as a sonohysterogram, SHG or water ultrasound -- as a diagnostic tool to check for problems inside the uterus.
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The menstrual cycle refers to a period of physiological changes that help prepare a woman’s body for the chance of pregnancy each month. The average cycle lasts for 28 days, although it may range from 21 to 35 days.
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Amenorrhea is the clinical term for when a female misses one or more menstrual periods. Missing a period due to excessive physical activity is a form of secondary amenorrhea called exercise-induced amenorrhea.
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Antidepressants may interfere with a woman’s menstrual cycle. Some women taking antidepressants may experience side effects and changes in their monthly cycle or menstrual period. Depression is approximately twice as common in women as it is in men in the United States, affecting one in five women.
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A menstrual cycle will often preannounce its arrival by affecting your mood, eating habits, and/or physical well-being.
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