What are Pelvic Adhesion? Often times if there is an inflammatory process within the abdominal or pelvic cavity, scar tissue can form. The scar tissue that forms is referred to as adhesions. Abdominopelvic adhesions can be severe or they can be mild. Mild adhesions cause organs to be connected, but not necessarily fixed to one […]
Keep Reading >What is a Urinary Tract Infection? A UTI is an infection that can happen anywhere in your urinary tract. Your urinary tract is made up of your kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra. Most UTIs only involve the urethra and bladder, in the lower tract. However, UTIs can involve the ureters and kidneys, in the upper […]
Keep Reading >What is Interstitial Cystitis? Interstitial cystitis/painful bladder syndrome, or IC/PBS, is a chronic, painful bladder syndrome primarily found in women. Common symptoms include urinary urgency, frequency, and pelvic pain. Women who experience this want to know exactly what is interstitial cystitis. It is not caused by bacteria and cannot be treated with antibiotics. IC/PBS is […]
Keep Reading >What is Endometriosis? Endometriosis is the most common finding associated with pain in women of reproductive age. A diagnosis brings up the question “what is endometriosis?” from the patient. It is arguably the most common cause of pain, and it deserves most of the bad press it receives. In many cases, endometriosis causes pain associated […]
Keep Reading >What are Uterine Fibroids? Uterine fibroids are growths that develop from the cells that make up the muscle of the uterus. Fibroids can vary in size from only one centimeter to as large as 14 centimeters. Symptoms may range from minimal discomfort during your menstrual cycle to pain with irregular, heavy bleeding. At Women’s Excellence […]
Keep Reading >What is Irregular Menstruation? Irregular periods, or menstrual bleeding, comes in many forms and varies from woman to woman. You may experience spotting, mid-cycle bleeding or very heavy bleeding. The time between your periods may lengthen, shorten or become unpredictable. The way in which your cycle is “irregular” is unique to you, but the underlying […]
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