Gynecology

Gynecological Conditions

This section covers the conditions that most often affect women at every age, from adolescence through to after the menopause: what they are, how…

The most common gynecological conditions

This section covers the conditions that most often affect women at every age, from adolescence through to after the menopause: what they are, how they present, how they are diagnosed and what the current treatment options are.

Many of these conditions are common and treatable, particularly when they are found early. Contact the clinic if you notice persistent pelvic pain, a change in your menstrual pattern, bleeding between periods or after the menopause, or any symptom that worries you.

Gynecology

Gynecological Conditions

Endometriosis

Endometriosis is a condition in which the type of tissue that forms the lining of the uterus (the endometrium) is found outside the uterus.

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Vaginitis

Vaginitis is an inflammation of the vagina. As many as one third of women will have symptoms of vaginitis sometime during their lives. Vaginitis affects women of…

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Fibroids

Uterine fibroids are benign (not cancer) growths that develop from the muscle tissue of the uterus. They are also called leiomyomas or myomas. The size,…

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Urinary Incontinence

Leakage of urine is called incontinence. Some women leak small amounts of urine. In other cases, however, the leakage is frequent or severe.

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Ovarian Cysts

An ovarian cyst is a sac or pouch filled with fluid or other tissue that forms on the ovary. Ovarian cysts are quite common in women during their childbearing…

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Pelvic Support Problems

The pelvic organs include the vagina, cervix, uterus, bladder, urethra, small intestines, and rectum. The pelvic organs are held in place by muscles of the pelvic…

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HPV

Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a virus that can be passed from person to person through skin-to-skin contact. More than 100 types of HPV have been found. About 30 of…

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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a condition that affects a woman's cycle, her hormones, her fertility and also her…

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Dysmenorrhea

Dysmenorrhea is the pain that accompanies menstruation. It is the commonest menstrual disorder: more than half of women who menstruate…

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Abnormal Uterine Bleeding

Bleeding is considered abnormal when it occurs in any of the following situations:

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Thrombophilia

Thrombophilia is an increased tendency of the blood to form clots. It is not a single disease but a group of conditions that upset the balance…

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Menopause

The menopause is a woman's last menstrual period, and it is confirmed in retrospect, once twelve consecutive months have passed without a period. It usually happens…

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