Introduction First, I would like to draw your attention that there is a huge difference between the diagnosis called Ovarian Cyst and a completely different disease called Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), the later was explained in detail in a different information leaflet. Ovarian cysts are usually solitary or few cysts, affecting a single ovary or […]
I have had trouble getting pregnant, what may be the causes behind my problem? First, pregnancy may be difficult in 10-15% of couples, this is not considered abnormal until it happens over longer than one year, or if there are clinical indicators that this may be due to a cause which may lead to infertility. […]
Is there any relation between bodyweight and fertility? The ovary’s regular ovulation correlates significantly with the body’s amount of fat. Every female needs a minimum weight and amount of fat to go through puberty and then to get regular menstrual cycles. Hence, some girls playing some tough sports (e.g. gymnastics, long-distance run, ballet) may get […]
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 […]
I suffer with excess hair growth in my body and face. I have consulted lot of doctors with no improvement. What can I do to control it? My dear patient, what you have is one of the most commonly seen cases in the field of reproductive endocrinology and/or dermatology. Confusion may arise if you don’t […]
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 […]
Dyspareunia – Pain during sexual intercourse Introduction This complaint is different among women reporting it depending on the type or nature of pain and depending on its timing in relation to the act of sexual intercourse, or even depending on the site/location of pain in relation to the anatomy of the genital tract. The causes […]