Heavy menstrual bleeding can interfere with work, sleep, exercise, travel, and relationships. Some women organize their lives around bathroom access or avoid leaving home during the first days of their period. Heavy bleeding is common, but that does not mean it should be ignored. Signs Your Period May Be Too Heavy Talk with your OB-GYN…
Diagnostic hysteroscopy is a procedure that lets your doctor examine the inside of your uterus. A tool called a hysteroscope is used. This device is a thin tube that’s illuminated. It is placed into the vagina to provide a closer look at potential problems. It can also be used to confirm test results or as…
Cervical ectropion, also known as cervical ectopy, occurs when the glandular cells (or soft cells) inside the cervical canal spread to the exterior of the cervix. This region normally has epithelial or hard cells. The cervix is where the vagina and uterus connect. When this condition appears, the area where the two types of cells…
A hysterectomy is a surgical procedure that involves removing the uterus. There are three primary types of hysterectomy that your doctor may recommend based on your medical needs. They include: Total Hysterectomy – This procedure includes removal of the uterus and cervix. Subtotal Hysterectomy – This procedure includes removal of the uterus only, leaving the…
No patient wants to hear their doctor tell them that they have a tumor. Fibroid tumors are a little different. According to Steve Goldstein, MD, an NYU Medical Center professor, “there is virtually no threat of malignancy.” While they may not be life-threatening, every woman should understand what they are and how to treat them….
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