Can Prolapse Come Back After Surgery? Why Recurrence Happens and What Revision Involves
Yes, pelvic organ prolapse can come back after surgery, either at the repaired site or in a neighboring part of the vagina, sometimes years…
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Articles on the health of women: periods, fertility, pregnancy, menopause, breast and pelvic health, with clear guidance on when a symptom should be seen by a doctor.
How Gynecologic Laparoscopy Is Performed: Small Incisions, Gas and the Camera Explained
A gynecologic laparoscopy procedure is keyhole surgery of the pelvis performed under general anesthesia. The surgeon makes a small incision near the navel, fills…
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Preparing for Robotic Hysterectomy: Blood Thinners, Fasting and Bowel or Skin Preparation
Preparing for a robotic hysterectomy usually means a pre-operative assessment, a full review of every medicine and supplement you take, and written instructions from…
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Excision vs Ablation for Endometriosis: How the Two Surgical Techniques Differ
Excision removes endometriosis tissue by cutting it out at its full depth so a pathologist can examine it, while ablation destroys the surface of…
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Preparing for a PCOS Evaluation: Why Tracking Cycles, Weight Changes and Symptoms Helps
Preparing for a PCOS evaluation means bringing a dated record of your menstrual cycles (first day of each period, cycle length, skipped months), a…
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What a Hysteroscopy Can Show: Polyps, Fibroids, Adhesions and How Findings Guide the Plan
A hysteroscopy lets a clinician look directly inside the uterus with a thin camera, so it can show endometrial polyps, fibroids that bulge into…
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PCOS Treatment Planning: How Cycle Regulation, Skin Care and Fertility Goals Are Prioritized
A PCOS treatment plan is built around the goal that matters most to the person right now: regulating cycles, calming skin and hair changes,…
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After an Ovarian Cyst Ruptures: What to Expect
After an ovarian cyst ruptures, most people feel a sudden sharp pelvic pain on one side that eases over several days as the released…
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Who Is a Candidate for an IUD? Heavy Bleeding, Pelvic Infection History and What Doctors Check
Most people who want long-acting, reversible contraception can get an IUD, including teenagers, people who have never been pregnant, and those with heavy periods,…
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Diagnostic vs Operative Hysteroscopy: When Looking Becomes Treating in the Same Session
A diagnostic hysteroscopy uses a thin lighted telescope passed through the cervix to look inside the uterus and find the cause of symptoms such…
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What to Expect After Fibroid Treatment: Symptom Relief, Follow-Up Scans and Regrowth Checks
After fibroid treatment, heavy bleeding and pressure symptoms usually ease over weeks to months rather than overnight, and the pace depends on the method…
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Is Cystitis a UTI? The Difference Explained
Yes. In everyday medical use, cystitis is a type of urinary tract infection (UTI): specifically, a UTI affecting the bladder. UTI is the broader…
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When Is Pelvic Organ Prolapse Surgery Considered? After Pessaries and Pelvic Floor Therapy
Pelvic organ prolapse surgery is usually considered when a woman has bothersome symptoms, such as a bulge, pressure, or bladder and bowel problems, and…
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What Happens During a Hysterectomy: Anesthesia, Removal of the Uterus and Time in Surgery
During a hysterectomy you are given anesthesia, usually a general anesthetic, then the surgeon reaches the uterus through the vagina, through small keyhole incisions,…
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After a Hysterectomy: Fever, Heavy Bleeding or Wound Changes That Need a Call to Your Team
After a hysterectomy, call your surgical team the same day for a temperature of 100.4°F (38°C) or higher, vaginal bleeding that soaks a pad…
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How PCOS Affects Ovulation and Metabolism Over Time and Why Regular Monitoring Matters
PCOS affects the body through two linked problems: higher androgen levels that stall ovulation, and insulin resistance that slowly strains metabolism. Over time, irregular…
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Endometriosis Myths: Does Pregnancy Treat It, and Is Hysterectomy the Only Answer?
Pregnancy does not treat endometriosis. Symptoms often ease while periods stop, but the tissue is not removed and pain commonly returns afterward. Hysterectomy is…
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How PCOS Is Diagnosed: Hormone Blood Tests, Pelvic Ultrasound and Cycle Tracking
PCOS is diagnosed by combining three things rather than one test: a history of irregular or absent periods, evidence of excess androgens (either signs…
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