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Pelvic Health Diseases

Provides articles about diseases that affect female pelvic health. Covers uterine fibroid tumors, ovarian cysts, polycystic ovary syndrome, endometriosis, and urinary tract infections, as well as other pelvic health diseases.
What is Galactorrhea?
A review of galactorrhea, or abnormal nipple discharge. Includes possible causes for galactorrhea.
What is Adenomyosis?
A review of adenomyosis. Covers symptoms and treatments for adenomyosis.
What are Cervical Polyps?
A look at cervical polyps including symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments.
Mittelschmerz
Pain and / or cramps between menstrual periods is called Mittelschmerz. Learn more about painful ovulation or Mittelschmerz including tips to relieve the symptoms of this condition.
What is Polycystic Ovary Syndrome?
Polycystic ovary syndrome or PCOS is a challenging diagnosis. Learn about the causes of PCOS, and the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of this pelvic health disease.
Ovarian Cysts
A look at the symptoms of ovarian cysts that includes details about the various types. Covers diagnosis and treatment of ovarian cysts.
Urinary Tract Infections
The urinary tract is the body's filtering system for removal of liquid wastes. Women are especially susceptible to bacteria which may invade the urinary tract and multiply resulting in infection. Learn about the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of urinary tract infections.
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