Information about medical tests, procedures, and surgery done for female reproductive system diseases and conditions, as well as other health problems that affect women.
Diagnostic and screening tests all women need are examined. Includes information about screening tests that include the Pap test, HPV testing, Mammograms, Bone Density testing, STD tests, and several other screening tests women must have.
Before your operation, your surgeon will do a pre-surgical evaluation which may include a medications review, lab tests and other testing, and ensuring that you are ready to undergo surgery both physically and mentally. Learn more about what to expect before you have a surgical procedure performed.
A look at commonly performed gynecology surgery and procedures. Includes colposcopy, LEEP, hysteroscopy, and others.
The HSG is a basic fertility test to determine if there is any blockages in your fallopian tubes. It can also be used to determine if there are any adhesions, fibroids or other complications or abnormalities in your uterus.
Cryosurgery of the cervix is most often done to destroy abnormal cervical cells that show changes that may lead to cancer.
Approximately six percent of women who've decided that tubal ligation was the right choice, change their mind within five years. Learn what to expect after tubal ligation reversal.
The word embolization means to stop or block the flow of blood. Discover how stopping the flow of blood to fibroid tumors can effectively treat them and help fibroid patients avoid hysterectomy.
Hysteroscopy provides a way for your physician to look inside your uterus. Hysteroscopy may be either a diagnostic or operative procedure. Learn what to expect before, during, and after hysteroscopy.
Find out when your health care provider might order a colposcopy and learn what to expect during this procedure.
Find out when pelvic laparoscopy is indicated, and learn what to expect during the laparoscopic procedure.
The loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP) is used when there is an indication of abnormal cells on the surface of the cervix.
A look at what to expect following colposcopy.
A look at the reasons your doctor may order a colposcopy.
Tubal ligation can prevent future pregnancy when you don't want children. Before you decide tubal ligation is right for you, consider all the facts.
Often used to diagnose or treat abnormal uterine bleeding, the D&C is one of the most common surgical procedures performed on women. Find out what happens during D&C, and learn what to expect.
