ANNUAL PREVENTIVE CHECK-UP
Annual preventive check-up is a routine that all women need to include in their schedule. It is a comprehensive gynecological examination that, in addition to the clinical examinat
HPV – PAP TEST – colposcopy
HPV or Human Papilloma Virus is a mostly sexually transmitted virus that accounts for 99.7% of cervical cancer cases. 90% of people, men and women, come into contact with the virus
OVARIAN CYSTS
Ovarian cysts are sacs with fluid or tissue that form within the ovaries or on their surface. This is a very common phenomenon during the reproductive age, and it is not uncommon a
“How much radiation do I get with a mammogram?”
The answer is ‘very limited’, but wouldn’t you like to know ‘how much’? The doctor may specify that the dose equals 0.13 milliSieverts, but this does
HYSTEROSCOPY
Hysteroscopy is an overview of the uterine cavity using an ultra-high-resolution camera tool called a hysteroscope. The advancement of technology has allowed not only control of th
ENDOMETRIOSIS
WHAT IS ENDOMETRIOSIS The term “endometriosis” refers to the presence of endometrial tissue, that is, tissue from the inside of the uterus to areas outside the uterus,
FIBROIDS
Fibroids are almost always benign tumors that grow anywhere in the uterus. They occur in at least 25-30% of women of childbearing age and are directly related to the presence of es
VAGINITIS
Symptoms, prevention, treatment Vaginitis is a vaginal infection that can occur in all women but affects more women of childbearing age. It is estimated that three out of ten women
LAPAROSCOPY
The word Laparoscopy is Greek and means abdominal overview. It is essentially a surgical technique that has been used for over 30 years in many medical specialties, such as gynaeco
Itching in menopause
What causes it, how it is treated Itching is a common problem during menopause and can occur in the body, face or genitals. Hormonal changes that occur during menopause can cause,
Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) is associated with a series of physical and psychological symptoms that occur each time during the same period of the menstrual cycle, while absent for
21 reasons to see a gynecologist before closing 21
Most young women do not need to have a Pap test until they are 21 years old. However, there are still many other reasons to visit a gynecologist before you reach this age. HEALTH T