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Gynecological Health

Prevention is the most powerful tool for a woman's health at every age. In this section you will read what is included in the annual gynecological check-up, when to have the Pap test and HPV test and the benefits of the HPV vaccine.

You will also find guides on the menstrual cycle, contraceptive methods, premenstrual syndrome and menopause.

Late period: possible causes

Late Period: Causes and What Could Be Behind It

A late period is one of the most common concerns for women, especially in the summer. Although it is an obvious sign of pregnancy, it can also be linked to other, somewhat more complex conditions. The first and most likely scenario we always consider is a possible pregnancy. Late period: Which...

Hysterosalpingography: checking the fallopian tubes and uterus

Hysterosalpingography: How It Is Done, Does It Hurt, and Results

Classic salpingography (or hysterosalpingography) is a widely used, non-invasive diagnostic imaging method for the uterus and fallopian tubes. It has been in use for almost a hundred years and is mainly performed at a radiology center. It is a specialized test of fallopian tube patency, needed mainly in the investigation of female...

Dysmenorrhea: period pain

Dysmenorrhea: Primary and Secondary, Diagnosis and Treatment

Dysmenorrhea is defined as prolonged pains and cramps in the lower abdomen and pelvis just before and during the first few days of the period. For many women, period pains can be severe enough to interfere with daily activities for a few days each month....

Premenstrual syndrome (PMS): symptoms

Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS): Period Symptoms and Management

Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) refers to the 4 to 6 days before menstruation, when a wide variety of symptoms may appear, such as mood swings, breast tenderness, increased food cravings, fatigue, irritability and depression. It is estimated that up to 3 out of 4 menstruating women have experienced some form of premenstrual syndrome...

Female fertility and a healthy lifestyle

Third Trimester of Pregnancy: Symptoms, Tests and Preparation

What to expect as you get closer and closer to the completion of your pregnancy and the wonderful experience of the birth of your child! The third trimester of pregnancy can be physically and emotionally challenging. The size and position of your baby can start to make it difficult for you now...

Female fertility and a healthy lifestyle

Female Fertility and Lifestyle: What Really Matters

Lifestyle choices can affect a woman's ability to conceive. If you are hoping to get pregnant, you may be wondering about your fertility and whether you can improve it. Some factors may be beyond your control, such as medical issues that affect your ability to conceive....

Fibroids during pregnancy

Fibroids in Pregnancy: Risks and Monitoring

The effect of fibroids on pregnancy depends on their size, number and location in the uterus. Pregnant women with uterine fibroids may experience the following: Lower abdominal pain: This is the most common complication. The larger the fibroid, the more likely it is to cause pain, especially during the...

First Gynecologist Visit: At What Age and What It Involves

A first visit to the gynecologist usually worries the mother more than the daughter. The question of “when” has a simple answer: between 13 and 15, as a first introduction, or earlier if there is a problem. And something that reassures most girls: this first visit is mostly a conversation. An internal...

Annual Gynecological Exam: What It Includes by Age

The annual gynecological exam is the appointment most women put off when they feel fine. Yet that is exactly when it is most valuable. Precancerous changes of the cervix, most ovarian cysts and many infections cause no symptoms for months or years. One visit a year is enough to detect...

HPV Vaccine: Age, Doses and Protection

Vaccination against cervical cancer is one of the most important interventions for women's health worldwide, because for the first time the medical community has a weapon that prevents a form of cancer, cervical cancer. Even more important is the fact...

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