Cervical cancer is a type of cancer that originates on the cervix, which is the opening to the uterus located towards the top of the vagina. Worldwide, cervical cancer is the most common cancer in women, according to "The New York Times." In the...
Beginning with the breaking of water and labor, a woman may begin to lose a small amount of blood from her vagina. This can increase as the baby is born and reach its peak when the placenta is delivered. Following the birth, a woman will...
Normal vaginal discharge usually looks clear or white. Occasionally experiencing brown discharge is not always a cause for concern. Women should bring it up with a medical care provider if it becomes persistent or appears on a regular basis. Other...
The National Cancer Institute says that in 2009, doctors diagnosed 11,270 women with cervical cancer and 21,550 women with ovarian cancer. MedlinePlus adds that cervical cancer is the third leading type of cancer in women, while ovarian cancer is...
It usually takes about two weeks from the point of conception to test positive on a home pregnancy test. For women trying to conceive, it may be difficult having to wait that long. There are some very early signs that women may experience prior to...
The majority of cases of cervical cancers are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV), states the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The CDC explains that when cervical cancer is caught early, it is highly treatable and the...
Spotting between cycles is commonly known as intermenstrual bleeding, breakthrough bleeding, abnormal uterine bleeding and bleeding between periods. Metrorrhagia is the official medical term. It can be, but is not always, a symptom of disease or...
Pregnancy changes so many things about a woman's body, including the way it functions. Some of the changes are enjoyable, such as thicker nails, healthier hair and sometimes a larger bust. Other changes prove less than desirable, such as gas,...
Birthing classes, meetings with your doctor and chatting with friends may leave you feeling confident that you know what to expect during pregnancy and labor. But what about after your baby is born? As a result of the process of delivery and...
The 29th week of pregnancy marks the start of the third and final trimester. At the start of this trimester, a woman is feeling well but as time passes, her discomfort increases. The baby has little room left in the womb and the body begins to...
Labor, otherwise known as childbirth or parturition, is the three-part period of gestation involving the birth of one or multiple infants. You can choose to undergo labor in one of several ways, including a natural birth at home, water birthing or...
