Gynecology & Wellness FAQs

Endometriosis is when the tissue lining the uterus (known as endometrium) is found outside the uterus. Common symptoms include pain with periods, pain with sex, painful urination or painful bowel movements during periods, and infertility. Treatment options include hormone therapy with oral contraceptive pills, progesterone and GnRH agonists (DepoLupron); pain medications; and surgical intervention. Conservative [...]

Colposcopy is a way for your doctor to use a special magnifying device to look at your cervix, vagina and vulva. The procedure is usually done when the result of a Pap test is abnormal. If a problem is seen during colposcopy, a small sample of tissue (biopsy) may be taken from the cervix or [...]

Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) is the name of a condition in women where the normal balance of bacteria in the vagina is disrupted and replaced by an overgrowth of less favorable bacteria. Women with BV may have an abnormal vaginal discharge with an unpleasant or fish-like odor. Discharge, if present, is usually white or gray and [...]

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