-
Menstrual Disorders
Menstruation is a major stage of puberty in girls and refers to physiological changes happening in women at regular intervals of 21-35 days. The menstrual period prepares women for sexual reproduction and fertilization and having a regular menstrual cycle is a clear sign of a healthy individual.
-
Menopause
Every woman goes through several changes in her body functions, which marks different stages in her life. With puberty, starts the menstrual cycle, where certain hormones control the monthly release of the egg and preparation for pregnancy.
-
Menopausal Symptoms
Menopause is the time in a woman’s life at which the menstrual cycle ceases. Women who experience the absence of menstrual bleeding for a minimum of 12 consecutive months without any related medical conditions or pregnancy are considered to be in menopause.
-
Sexual Health for Women
Sexual health for women refers to a state of well-being that allows women to fully participate in and enjoy sexual activity. A range of psychological, physical, interpersonal, and social factors influence the sexual health of the woman.
-
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrinal disorder and one of the common causes of infertility among women. It is characterized by an ovulation dysfunction or impedance to the normal growth and release of eggs from the ovaries. It is commonly seen in women of child-bearing age and is rare after menopause.
-
Ovarian Insufficiency
Ovarian insufficiency, also known as premature ovarian failure or primary ovarian insufficiency, is a condition in which the ovaries stop functioning normally before the age of 40. When this occurs, the ovaries do not make the normal amount of the hormone estrogen or release eggs regularly, often leading to infertility.
-
Ovarian Cysts
Ovarian cysts are sacs filled with fluid that form inside or on the ovaries. Ovarian cysts are very common and often don't have any symptoms. They are usually harmless and may disappear without treatment.
-
Gynecologic Pain
Gynecologic pain is a discomfort felt in the pelvis or the lowest part of the abdomen in women that may occur from urinary, reproductive, digestive, or musculoskeletal sources. Depending on the source of the pain, the pain may be characterized as dull or sharp, constant or intermittent (on and off), and maybe mild, moderate, or severe in intensity.
-
Adolescence Gynecological Problems
The gynecological problems in adolescence are different from that of adults and these conditions may be caused by other disease conditions or hormonal imbalance.
-
Ovarian Pathology
Ovarian pathology refers to any disorder of the ovaries, the female reproductive organs. A normal female possesses two ovaries, one on each side of the uterus. The ovaries produce female hormones estrogen and progesterone. They also produce and store a woman's eggs, the female reproductive cells.
-
Post-Menopausal Bleeding
Menopause is a normal process in every aging woman’s life, which is characterized by the absence of monthly menstrual periods. Menopause marks the end of a woman’s reproductive period.
-
Well-Woman Visit
A well-woman visit is a special consultation scheduled once a year with a skilled healthcare provider such as a doctor or nurse at a private clinic or a hospital as a part of preventive care. It is designed specifically for women.
-
Gynecological Care
Gynecological care is the diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care provided to women of reproductive age. It covers all aspects of female reproductive health including menstruation, pregnancy, and menopause. A doctor trained in the diagnosis and treatment of female reproductive disorders is called a gynecologist.
-
Birth Control Implant
A birth control implant is a long-lasting contraceptive device for females. It is a small flexible plastic tube that is inserted beneath the skin in your upper arm. After successful placement, the implant begins to release a fixed dose of birth control medications into your bloodstream which induce hormonal changes in the female body.
-
In-office Gynecologic Procedures
Gynecologic procedures are medical techniques used to diagnose and treat a variety of conditions affecting the female reproductive system. These procedures are performed by a qualified physician called a gynecologist.
-
Laparoscopic Gynecologic Surgery
Laparoscopy is a minimally invasive surgical procedure performed using a laparoscope, a thin fiber-optic instrument with a camera and lens attached to it. Laparoscopes can be used for diagnosing and treating various conditions.
-
Birth Control
Birth control is a method, device or medicine used to prevent pregnancy or conception. It is also called contraception.
-
Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery
Gynecologic surgery is a surgical procedure performed on any organs of a female’s reproductive system located in the pelvis area, such as the uterus, cervix, ovaries, fallopian tubes, and vagina for treatment of gynecological conditions such as gynecological cancers.
