What is cervical cancer screening? Cervical cancer screening is used to find abnormal changes in the cells of the cervix that could lead to cancer. Screening includes the Pap test and, for some women,... Continue Reading..
What is a screening test? A screening test is used to find diseases, such as cancer, in people who do not have signs or symptoms. This allows early treatment. The earlier cancer is treated, the greate... Continue Reading..
What is cancer of the cervix? A woman’s cervix (the opening of the uterus at the top of the vagina) is covered by a thin layer of tissue made up of cells. Healthy cells grow, divide, and are replace... Continue Reading..
Read full article at the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. What are menopause and perimenopause? Menopause is defined as the absence of menstrual periods for 1 year. The average age... Continue Reading..
Read full article at the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. What is endometrial hyperplasia? Endometrial hyperplasia occurs when the endometrium, the lining of the uterus, becomes to... Continue Reading..
Read full article at the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. What is infertility? Infertility is defined as not having become pregnant after 1 year of having regular sexual intercours... Continue Reading..
What is an infertility evaluation and how can I learn more about the signs of infertility? During an infertility evaluation, exams and tests are done to try to find the cause of infertility. If a caus... Continue Reading..
What is vulvodynia? Vulvodynia is chronic (long-lasting) pain and discomfort of the vulva that is not caused by an infection, skin disease, or cancer. It is likely that many factors, including those r... Continue Reading..
Read full article at the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. What is chronic pelvic pain? Chronic pelvic pain is pain in the pelvic area that lasts for 6 months or longer. Chronic pai... Continue Reading..
Cancer of the Uterus Cancer of the uterus or endometrial cancer affects about 2-3% of the female population Read full article at the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. What is cancer... Continue Reading..