Cervical biopsy procedure
What is a Cervical Biopsy? Does the cervical biopsy pose a risk to the patient? Care needed after cervical biopsy Is a cervical biopsy painful? How long does it take for your cervix to heal after a biopsy? What are the side effects of a cervical biopsy? Do they put you to sleep for a cervical […]
polycystic ovaries causes
What are PCOS causes? Most of the symptoms of PCOS are caused by higher-than-normal levels of certain hormones, called androgens. The ovaries produce hormones, which are chemicals that control functions in the body. One of the hormones that the ovaries make is estrogen—sometimes called the “female hormone” because women’s bodies make more of it than […]
Labiaplasty surgery side effects
Metoidioplasty or Phalloplasty There are several types of gender-affirming surgeries that are available to transgender men and some nonbinary people who want to undergo genital surgery, also known as gender affirmation surgery and “bottom surgery.” The 2015 U.S. Transgender Survey found that approximately 50% of transgender men wanted or had undergone such a surgery.1 Approximately […]
Breast excisional biopsy
Surgical Excision Biopsy Excisional biopsy, also known as an open surgical biopsy, is a surgical procedure to remove an area of abnormality in the breast. Unlike surgery for breast cancer, the procedure aims to remove only the area of abnormality without a rim of normal tissue. Excisional biopsy is indicated when there is an abnormal […]
Core needle biopsy
How painful is a core needle biopsy? Core needle biopsy uses a hollow needle to remove samples of tissue from the breast. It’s the standard way to diagnose breast cancer. (It may also rule out breast cancer.) A pathologist studies the tissue samples under a microscope to see if they contain cancer. If they do, […]
Breast calcification’s biopsy
Breast Calcifications What are Breast Calcifications? Breast calcifications are small clusters of calcium deposits that develop in breast tissue, most commonly in women over 50. They are painless so women don’t know they have them unless they are detected by a mammogram. They are too small to feel, but can show up on a mammogram […]
Cystocele and rectocele repair with hysterectomy
Cystocele and Rectocele Repair with Hysterectomy: Guide Cystocele and rectocele repair is surgery to lift and tighten the tissue around the bladder and rectum so that these organs no longer push into the vagina. Cystocele: An operation to repair a cystocele is called an anterior repair (colporrhaphy). The operation is done through the vagina. It […]
Types of Cervical Cerclage
Types of Cervical Cerclage Cervical Cerclage Types Prior to getting the cerclage, your medical history will be reviewed, including an examination of your cervix and transvaginal ultrasound. Your doctor will determine the procedure best suited for your case, and will pick one of three options The three types of cervical cerclage are : . Transvaginal […]
Cervical cerclage removal
What is Cervical Cerclage Removal? A transvaginal cervical cerclage is typically removed at around week 37 of pregnancy — or at the start of preterm labor. A McDonald cerclage can usually be removed in a health care provider’s office without anesthetic, while a Shirodkar cerclage might need to be removed in a hospital or surgery […]
Cervical cerclage
What is Cervical Cerclage? How long does it take to heal from a cervical cerclage? Cervical cerclage refers to a variety of procedures that use sutures or synthetic tape to reinforce the cervix during pregnancy in women with a history of a short cervix. The cervix is the lower part of the uterus that opens […]