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Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are infections of the kidney, bladder and urethra.
UTIs are generally triggered by bacteria and are more common ...
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Two common forms of pelvic organ prolapse are bladder prolapse (cystocele) and urethral prolapse (urethrocele). A cystocele occurs when the wall of ...
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Fecal incontinence is the leakage of stool (feces) from the anus. Fecal incontinence can be caused by constipation, diarrhea, anxiety or other emoti...
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Cervical cancer occurs when abnormal cells on the cervix grow out of control. The cervix is the lower part of the uterus that opens into the vagina....
More » - Cervical cysts, are small bumps that are usually found on the cervix during a pelvic exam.
Cervical cysts most often look like tiny, mucous-filled...
More » - Cervical spondylosis is a term used to describe the changes to the bones (vertebrae), joints and discs of the neck (cervical spine) as a result of agi...
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In a normal pregnancy, a fertilized egg travels through a fallopian tube to the uterus. The egg attaches in the uterus and starts to grow. But in an...
More » - A rectocele occurs when the end of the large intestine (rectum) pushes against and moves the back wall of the vagina. An enterocele (small bowel prola...
More » - Menorrhagia is the medical term for excessive bleeding at the time of the menstrual period, either in number of days or amount of blood or both.
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More » - Braxton Hicks contractions are a painless but sometimes uncomfortable tightening of the uterus. The contractions may be mild enough to go unnoticed or...
More » - Infertility is defined by doctors as the failure to become pregnant after a year of unprotected intercourse.
It can be caused by sex-hormone abnor...
More » - A sexual problem means that sex is not satisfying or positive for you. In women, common sexual problems include feeling little or no interest in sex, ...
More » - A human papillomavirus (HPV) test is done to find a high-risk HPV infection in women. HPV is a sexually transmitted disease (STD). An HPV test checks ...
More » - Usually affecting women approaching menopause, mammary duct ectasia is a condition that occurs when the ducts beneath the nipple become swollen and ca...
More » - Menopause is the cessation of the monthly female menstrual cycle. Women who have not had a menstrual period for a year are considered postmenopausal. ...
More » - Dysmenorrhea is painful menstruation. It is classified as either primary or secondary. Primary dysmenorrhea generally occurs within a couple of years ...
More » - Your mitral valve controls blood flow on the left side of your heart. The valve opens and closes with each heartbeat. It works like a one-way gate, le...
More » - Osteoporosis is a progressive disease that causes bones to become thin and brittle, making them more likely to break. Both women and men are more apt ...
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Ovarian cancer is the growth of abnormal cells in the ovaries. It is the fifth-most common cause of cancer deaths in women.
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More » - A functional ovarian cyst is a sac that forms on the surface of a woman’s ovary during ovulation. It holds a maturing egg. Usually the sac goes away a...
More » - Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome is the overstimulation of the ovaries that may occur as a result of assisted reproductive technology (ART). ART is a...
More » - With overactive bladder, you have many strong, sudden urges to urinate during the day and night. You can get these urges even when you have only a lit...
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Painful bladder syndrome is a chronic, painful inflammatory condition of the bladder wall characterized by pressure and pain above the pubic area al...
More » - Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is an infection of a woman’s reproductive organs. PID is caused by bacteria entering the reproductive organs through...
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Female pelvic pain is pain below a woman’s belly button. It is considered chronic, which means long-lasting, if you have had it for at least six mon...
More » - Postpartum depression is a serious illness that can occur in the first few months after childbirth. It also can happen after miscarriage and stillbirt...
More » - Postpartum thyroiditis is an uncommon condition that occurs in women after the delivery of a baby; usually within two to six months after childbirth. ...
More » - Premature ovarian failure occurs when your ovaries—which store and release eggs—stop working before age 40. You may have no or few eggs. Depending on ...
More » - Most women have tender breasts, bloating, and muscle aches a few days before they start their menstrual periods. These are normal premenstrual symptom...
More » - Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) is a rare illness that happens suddenly after an infection. It quickly can harm several different organs, including the lun...
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Urinary incontinence is the inability to control the release of urine. It may be related to infection, problems with the nerves and muscles of the b...
More » - Your urinary tract is the system that makes urine and carries it out of your body. It includes your bladder and kidneys and the tubes that connect the...
More » - Vaginal cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the vagina....
More » - Vaginitis is infection or inflammation of the vagina. It can cause itching and burning, a change in vaginal discharge, and sometimes pain during sex. ...
More » - Vulvodynia is pain in the vulva that can't be explained by another health problem, such as an infection or a skin problem. The vulva is the area aroun...
More » - Yeast infections usually result from an overgrowth of a species of fungus called Candida albicans. They can occur on the skin, under nails or mucous m...
More » - Primary ovarian insufficiency describes a stop in the normal functioning of the ovaries in a woman younger than age 40. Women suffering from primary ...
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