Women

Bilateral Tubal Ligation: A Guide to Permanent Contraception

What is Bilateral Tubal Ligation? Bilateral tubal ligation, also known as ‘female sterilization’ or ‘getting your tubes tied,’ is a method of permanent contraception. This procedure involves blocking or sealing both fallopian tubes to prevent...

Cervical Insufficiency: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment Options

What is Cervical Insufficiency? According to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), cervical insufficiency is characterized as the inability of the uterus...

Endocervical Curettage: Understanding the Procedure

Endocervical Curettage is a sampling procedure that diagnoses cervical issues by scraping the mucous membrane of the cervix. It is part of a broader...

Placenta Previa: Causes, Symptoms & Management

Placenta previa is an obstetrical complication where the placenta completely or partially covers the cervix, resulting in vaginal bleeding. Normally, the placenta is far...

Secondary Dysmenorrhea: Causes, Symptoms & Management

What is Secondary Dysmenorrhea? Secondary dysmenorrhea refers to menstrual pain that occurs due to an underlying pelvic pathology, such as endometriosis or adenomyosis. It is...

Colposcopy: What to Expect During Your Procedure

Colposcopy is a non-invasive diagnostic procedure to visualize the surface of the lower part of your reproductive tract, including the cervix, vagina, and vulva. What...

Vulvitis: Understanding Causes, Symptoms & Treatments

What is Vulvitis? Vulvitis is an inflammation of the vulva caused by an infection, allergy, or injury. The vulva is the external part of the...