Conditions (A-C)
CONDITION | FURTHER INFORMATION |
Abnormal uterine bleeding | See: Bleeding between periods Profuse or extended menstrual bleeding Dysfunctional uterine bleeding |
Adenomyosis | What it is |
Adhesions | What it is |
Amenorrhea (missed periods) | What it is |
Bladder prolapse | |
Cancer | Cervical Cancer Ovarian Cancer Uterine Cancer |
Cervicitis | Inflammation in the neck of the uterus. |
Congenital anomalies |
Conditions (D – H)
CONDITION | FURTHER INFORMATION |
DES exposure | A synthetic drug possesing the properties of estrogen. It is used in the treatment of menopausal disorders. |
Dysmenorrhea | Pain associated with menstruation is one of the most frequent gynecological disorders. |
Dyspareunia | Pain while having sexual intercourse. |
Dysplasia | Abnormal development of tissue. |
Ectopic pregnancy | What it is |
Endometrial cysts | An ovarian cyst or tumor lined with endometrial tissue, usually seen in ovarian endometriosis. |
Endometrial hyperplasia | |
Endometritis | Infection of the lining of the uterus (the endometrium) |
Endometriosis | What it is |
Uterine Fibroids | What it is |
Genital warts | What it is |
Gynecologic inflammations and infections | See: Vulvitis Vaginitis Cervicitis Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) Sexually Transmitted Disease Vaginal Yeast Infections Urinary Tract Infections Toxic Shock Syndrome |
Hormone disorders | More information |
Conditions (I – R)
CONDITION | FURTHER INFORMATION |
Incontinence | What it is |
Infertility | What it is |
Interstitial Cystitis | What it is |
Menorrhagia | Excessive uterine bleeding |
Menstrual dysfunction/disorders | See: Amenorrhea Dysmenorrhea Menorrhagia Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) Premenstrual Dysphoric Distorder (PMDD) |
Ovarian cysts | What it isSee: Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome |
Ovarian hypofunction | What it is |
Ovarian polyps | |
Ovarian tumors | |
Pelvic congestion syndrome (varicose veins in the pelvis) | |
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) | What it is Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is a broad term used to refer to infection of the uterus, fallopian tubes, or ovaries. |
Pelvic pain | What it is See: Adenomyosis Adhesions Dyspareunia Pain during intercourse Ectopic pregnancy Endometritis Endometriosis Fibroids Ovarian cysts Pelvic inflammatory disease Salpingitis Sexually transmitted diseases Vulvodynia |
Pelvic support problems | One or more pelvic organ has dropped and is pressing against the wall of the vagina.See: Bladder prolapse Uterus prolapse |
Polycystic ovarian syndrome | What it is |
Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) | What it is Coping with PMS |
Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) | What it is |
Prolapse | See: Bladder prolapse Uterus prolapse |
Conditions (S – Z)
CONDITION | FURTHER INFORMATION |
Salpingitis | Infection of the fallopian tubes |
Sexually Transmitted Disease | What it is |
Stein-Leventhal Syndrome | See: Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome |
Toxic Shock Syndrome | What it is |
Urinary tract infection | What it is |
Uterus prolapse | What it is |
Vaginitis | What it is |
Vulvitis | What it is |
Vulvodynia | Chronic pain in the vulvaSee: Sexual Problems |