What is Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)? It is a condition which develops due to chronic poor ovulation and disturbed female hormone balance. It may affect any age group between puberty and menopause. Unlike what the name may suggest to the general person, this disease cause large ovarian cysts needing intervention. But it, rather, causes enlarged […]
At least one in five women would from irregular and/or heavy periods at one point in her life. These symptoms have many possible causes, mostly being easy to diagnose and treat. However, some causes need surgical intervention to control. What are the causes of heavy periods? This depends on the woman’s age. Bleeding in the […]
Dysmenorrhea – Pain during menstrual periods Introduction This is a very common problem reported in approximately 85% of females. They are usually mild to moderate in intensity, but one in five women report a severe pain disturbing the life routine. Although disturbing, moderate dysmenorrhea is a reassuring sign because it usually means the woman is […]
Definition Fibroids are benign tumors growing from the muscle cells of the womb under the effect of the female hormone Estrogen. That is why a fibroid never appears before menarche and it decreases in size after menopause. This is a benign tumor, which means it grows slowly, does not spread to other organs, and does […]
Endometriosis Definition This is a disease which only develops in presence of female hormones of the reproductive life, namely Estrogen hormone. It involves the growth of tissue similar to the lining of the womb on the outer surface of the pelvic organs, namely the surface of the womb, fallopian tubes, ovaries, vagina, rectum, and the […]