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Pelvic pain is pain in the lower part of the abdomen and may arise from the reproductive, urinary, digestive or musculoskeletal systems. The pain can be brief (acute) or occur over a long period of time (chronic). Many gynecological conditions can lead to pelvic pain, including endometriosis, fibroids,

Perimenopause is also known as the menopausal transition or the climacteric. It is the period from regular menstruation to menopause and can last for 5 or more years. The average age of menopause is 51 years old. It occurs due to the gradual decline in functioning ovarian follicles. Disclaimer: The

Permanent sterilization was discussed. We discussed that this is a non-reversible method of contraception and should only be used when the patient is certain she does not desire children in the future. It is a surgical procedure that can usually be performed in a minimally invasive manner via laparoscopy.

OVERVIEW One of the biggest decisions you’ll have to make when deciding to have cosmetic surgery is choosing which filler to have injected into your face. Each filler has unique qualities, and each can help address different issues and defects, but it’s up to you to choose the one that’s right

Placenta accreta is a condition in pregnancy diagnosed when the placenta becomes abnormally adherent to the uterus (myometrium). After delivery, the placenta is expected to easily separate from the uterus in a normal pregnancy. In the case of placenta accreta, the placenta remains adherent and this can

Placenta previa is diagnosed when the placenta is abnormally located and covers the internal os (cervical opening). The placenta may cover the cervical internal os partially or completely. If the placenta previa remains as the pregnancy progresses, complications may arise such as life-threatening maternal

Placental abruption is a condition in which the placenta separates before the birth of the fetus. If occurs in about 1% of pregnancies. Risk factors for placental abruption include maternal hypertension, smoking, cocaine use, trauma, premature rupture of membranes, and short umbilical cord. Patients

Polycystic ovary syndrome is a disorder characterized by infrequent or lack of menstrual cycles, hyperandrogenism, hirsutism (excessive body and facial hair), obesity, insulin resistance, and polycystic ovaries on ultrasound. Patients with PCOS may have all or some of these symptoms. Other conditions