Metastatic Breast Cancer
What is Metastatic Breast Cancer? Metastatic breast cancer is the most advanced stage of breast cancer. Breast cancer develops when abnormal cells in the breast start to divide uncontrollably. A tumor is a mass or collection of these abnormal cells. Metastasis refers to cancer cells that have spread to a new area of the body. […]
Orchiopexy
What is Orchiopexy? Orchiopexy (or orchidopexy) is a surgery to move an undescended (cryptorchid) testicle into the scrotum and permanently fix it there. Orchiopexy typically also describes the surgery used to resolve testicular torsion. The rate of success of orchiopexy is very high. Before Orchiopexy Surgery Why would someone need orchiopexy? There are two […]
Abnormal menstruation periods
What is Abnormal Menstruation? Most women have menstrual periods that last four to seven days. A woman’s period usually occurs every 28 days, but normal menstrual cycles can range from 21 days to 35 days. Examples of menstrual problems include: . Periods that occur less than 21 days or more than 35 days apart . […]
Buried Penis
What is Buried Penis? Buried penis is a condition that can affect boys and adult men. In this condition, the penis is of normal size but is hidden under the skin of the abdomen, thigh, or scrotum (sac beneath the penis that holds the testicles). Before Buried Penis Treatment What causes buried penis? Buried […]
Hydrosalpinx
What is Hydrosalpinx? Hydrosalpinx refers to a fallopian tube that’s blocked with a watery fluid. To break down the term, “hydro” means water and “salpinx” means fallopian tube. This condition is typically caused by a previous pelvic or sexually transmitted infection, a condition like endometriosis, or previous surgery. Although some women don’t experience any […]
Non-surgical Facial Feminization Treatments
What is Non-surgical Facial Feminization Treatments? If you’re considering facial feminization surgery you may also want to take a look at non-surgical, non-invasive facial treatments AKA “liquid facial feminization”. Of course, feminization without surgery will not produce the same dramatic results that surgical feminization will produce, but there are several facial treatments that will […]
Medical Abortion
What is a Medical Abortion? A medical abortion (or medication abortion) is a procedure in which medication (prescription drugs) is used to end a pregnancy. It does not require surgery and is performed through the ninth week of pregnancy. It involves taking two medications — mifepristone and misoprostol. Mifepristone works by blocking the hormone […]
Adenomyosis
What is Adenomyosis? Adenomyosis is a condition of the female reproductive system. It causes the uterus to thicken and enlarge. Endometrial tissue lines the inside of the uterine wall (endometrium). Adenomyosis occurs when this tissue grows into the myometrium, the outer muscular walls of the uterus. This extra tissue can cause the uterus to […]
Prostatitis
What is Prostatitis? Prostatitis refers to four different conditions that affect the prostate gland. Two types of prostatitis are linked to urinary tract infections (UTIs). Other types are not. Men with prostatitis may have infection, inflammation and/or pain. Adult men of any age can get prostatitis. Many men who are told they have prostatitis […]
Esophageal Atresia
What is Esophageal Atresia? The esophagus is a tube that carries food and liquids from your mouth to your stomach. Esophageal atresia is a digestive system disorder where a baby’s esophagus develops abnormally before birth. In babies with esophageal atresia, the esophagus doesn’t connect correctly to the stomach. This malformation can cause choking and […]