Articles on gynecology
Embolization of uterine vessels and other organs The procedure of clogging blood vessels with special substances or materials is called embolization. The technique belongs to the category of minimally invasive X-ray surgical endovascular procedures - those performed under X-ray control. Why is embo
Signs of violation of the hormonal background in the body Hormones play an important role in maintaining a woman's health. Fluctuating hormone levels affect mood, sexual desire, ovulation, and so on. A change in the hormonal balance, accompanied by poor health, menstrual cycle disorders, infertility
The first signs of pregnancy before the delay of menstruation. 10 main features Pregnancy – an important event in the life of any woman. More often it is joyful and long-awaited, but sometimes it is unwanted. In both cases, the woman wants to know about possible conception as soon as possible
Symptoms of severe preeclampsia in pregnant women Preeclampsia and eclampsia are pathological conditions during pregnancy. Signs of preeclampsia in late pregnancy are high blood pressure and the presence of protein in the urine. Preeclampsia is a serious threat to the life of the child and the mothe
Enlargement of the uterus. The size of the uterus during the week of pregnancy The size of the uterus should be taken into account when assessing a woman's health. A large or small uterus signals changes in the female body - both physiological and pathological. Therefore, the size of this organ is o
Hypogonadism Hypogonadism is a syndrome characterized by hypofunction of the gonads (gonads). Pathological changes are caused by a decrease in the level of production of sex hormones. Characteristic signs of hypogonadism are the underdevelopment of the organs of the reproductive system. These
Symptoms of vulvitis in girls and women. Treatment Inflammatory damage to the vulva (external female genital organs) is called vulvitis. Why this disease occurs, how to treat candidal vulvitis, what drugs to use - these and many other questions worry women, because vulvitis can cause serious gynecol
Polyhydramnios during pregnancy: causes, consequences, treatment Hydramnion (hydramnios) – excessive accumulation of amniotic fluid (amniotic fluid). Pathology is observed in approximately 1-1.5% of pregnant women. The diagnosis of "polyhydramnios" is made when the amniotic fluid index exceeds 24 cm
More than 270,000 women die from cervical cancer annually. According to statistics, 85% of fatal cases occur in low and middle-income countries. This terrible disease can be avoided if preventive measures are started in time. But even with the disease already started, it can be managed if detected a
Today, uterine cancer is the most common cancer of the female reproductive system. The appearance of a malignant tumor causes the pathological growth of endometrial cells - the thin inner layer of the uterine wall, which is responsible for creating optimal conditions for carrying a fetus during preg
Cervicometry during pregnancy – what is it Cervicometry – technique of transvaginal ultrasound, which measures the length of the cervix. When the cervix is very short, there is an increased risk of premature birth. How cervicometry is done and in which cases the study is indicated wil
Causes, symptoms and treatment of cervical inversion Displacement of the uterus with its mucous membrane turned outward is a postpartum inversion of the uterus. Most often, the pathology occurs against the background of improper management of childbirth and the postpartum period. The condition is
Causes of uterine collapse, symptoms, treatment tactics Uterine curvature is a change in the angle between the body of the uterus and its cervix. The organ really looks like it is bent towards the spine. Some patients live with this pathology all their lives, without experiencing any physical and ph
What is PMS in girls: causes, symptoms, treatment PMS is a cyclical change in a woman's physical and emotional state that occurs a few days before menstruation. Decoding PMS - premenstrual syndrome. PMS disrupts the usual way of life, work capacity. The frequency and duration of PMS increases slight
Types of oligomenorrhea, causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of pathology Oligomenorrhea in women - what is it? The condition is characterized by scanty or rare menstrual bleeding. With oligomenorrhea, the interval between menstruation is more than 35 days (regular from four to nine times a ye
Symptoms of uterine endometriosis in women, causes, features of the course, methods of treatment What is endometriosis, it can be explained in an accessible language as follows: a pathological process without the formation of tumors, the characteristic feature of which is the growth and migration of
Cervicitis - what is it. Symptoms, treatment Cervicitis is an inflammatory process that has developed in the cervix - in its vaginal department. Treatment of acute cervicitis and its chronic form requires time and effort. Pathology causes not only physical, but also psychological suffering, because
Why you should not drink alcohol during pregnancy and other restrictions Pregnancy is a period of time when a woman should be especially careful. Common things that seemed normal until the "interesting state" can negatively affect the growth and development of the fetus. However, there are so many m