Loop electrosurgical excision procedure, or LEEP, is used to remove abnormal cells from a woman's cervix. The cervix contains several layers of thin tissue made up of cells that may grow abnormally. Abnormal cervical cells are removed to prevent...
A miscarriage is the loss of a fetus before the 20th week of pregnancy. If the pregnancy ends after the 20th week, it is called a preterm delivery. A miscarriage can also be referred to as a spontaneous abortion, but it happens from natural causes...
Uterine ablation, also called endometrial ablation, is a medical procedure that destroys the inner lining of the uterus. This procedure is often used to correct dysfunctional uterine bleeding or heavy menstrual periods. Uterine ablation carries...
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...
Postmenopausal bleeding can be alarming. Menopause means the end of menstruation, so bleeding after menopause is not normal. There are many possible causes for postmenopausal bleeding. Some causes are harmless, while others may be serious. Vaginal...
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,...
Within the last month of pregnancy, changes occur that prepare an unborn baby for delivery. During this time the baby actually changes position and moves lower in your abdomen to a location that will allow the baby to properly pass through the...
The loss of a pregnancy within the first trimester---a medical condition commonly referred to as a miscarriage or spontaneous abortion---can be emotionally and physically traumatic. According to the American Pregnancy Association (APA), the...
Adolescent females and women experience vaginal bleeding because of hormonal changes, according to the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Each woman has her own pattern of cramping, premenstrual syndrome and vaginal bleeding....
Waiting for your new baby to arrive is a period of joy and excitement--however, the time it takes to deliver your baby can't be estimated right down to the hour. If this is your first pregnancy, labor generally lasts between 12 to 18 hours on...
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...
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...
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...
As a pregnant woman's due date approaches, she may begin to wonder if she will be able to recognize the signs of labor. While the only sure indications of labor are killer contractions and the amniotic sac rupturing, there are signs that occur as...
Uterine Sarcoma is a malignant tumor in the uterine wall. Get expert tips and advice on preventing, diagnosing, and treating uterine cancer in this video.
