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cervical polyp |
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- A cervical polyp is a small growth on or near the surface of the cervix. The cervix is the opening between the vagina and the uterus. Cervical polyps are usually benign, or noncancerous, and rarely cause symptoms. |
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How Much Can A Woman Take? Deal With Painful Periods Now |
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How Much Can A Woman Take? Deal With Painful Periods Now - You don't have to take to your bed once a month if you know how to beat the pain. - Dr Fong Yang - Obstetrician/Gynaecologist - One in every four to five women here suffers from... |
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salpingitis |
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- Salpingitis is an inflammation of the fallopian tubes, which are long, thin ducts that connect the uterus to the ovaries. |
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chlamydia |
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- Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted disease, or STD, caused by the organism Chlamydia trachomatis. Sexually transmitted disease refers to any contagious disease transmitted from one person to another during sexual contact. |
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Bartholin's cyst |
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bacterial vaginosis |
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- Bacterial vaginosis is an overgrowth of a normal vaginal organism in the absence of inflammation. |
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paraphimosis |
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- Paraphimosis is a painful swelling of the retracted foreskin of the penis. |
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genital injuries in females |
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- A genital injury to a female is an injury to the reproductive organs of a girl or a woman. |
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genital injury in males |
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- A genital injury in a male is an injury to the penis, testicles, or the structures within them. The injury may occur as a result of an accident, disease, trauma, or sexual assault. |
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testicular torsion |
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- A man's testicle receives its blood supply through a structure called the spermatic cord. This cord can become twisted, cutting off blood to the testicle. This is known as torsion of the testicle. |
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cervical dysplasia |
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- Cervical dysplasia is a condition in which a woman has abnormal changes in the top layer of cells of her cervix. The cervix is the opening between the vagina and the uterus. The changes are local and have not spread more deeply into the cervix or to other sites in the body. |
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chlamydia infection in females |
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- Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted disease, or STD, caused by the organism Chlamydia trachomatis. Sexually transmitted disease refers to any contagious disease transmitted from one person to another during sexual contact. In women, the infection usually occurs in the urinary tract, pelvis, or cervix. The cervix is the opening between the vagina and the uterus. |
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chlamydia infection in males |
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- Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted disease, or STD, caused by the organism Chlamydia trachomatis. Sexually transmitted disease refers to any contagious disease transmitted from one person to another during sexual contact. In men, the infection normally involves the urethra. The urethra is the tube that carries urine from the bladder to the outside of the body. Chlamydia is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections in Australia, yet it is one of the most invisible. |
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colposcopy |
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- Colposcopy involves the use of a special lighted microscope to magnify the surface of the cervix during a pelvic examination. The cervix is the lowest part of the uterus and contains the opening from the uterus to the vagina. |
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complementary therapies for menopausal symptoms |
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- Menopause is the time in a woman's life when she stops having menstrual periods permanently. It takes place around the age of 50 in most women. At the time of menopause, many changes occur in the body. These changes can cause uncomfortable symptoms, such as hot flushes and vaginal dryness. Over the years, the changes also raise a woman's risk of serious health problems, such as the bone-thinning disease called osteoporosis and heart disease. |
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endometrial ablation |
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- An endometrial ablation is the removal or destruction of the lining of the uterus, called the endometrium. The purpose of this procedure is to end or reduce the menstrual flow. It is done when a woman has heavy menstrual periods but no evidence of cancer of the uterus. The procedure provides an alternative to hysterectomy, or complete removal of the uterus. For 60% of women who have the procedure, monthly periods stop completely. Flow is reduced for another 30%. |
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rape |
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- Rape is the physical act of attacking another person and forcing that person to have sex. It can be homosexual (sex between two people of the same gender), or heterosexual (sex between a male and female). It is often violent, although sometimes the threat is only implied. Rape can also occur without the victim knowing about it, if he or she is unconscious, in a coma, intoxicated or high on drugs. |
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endometriosis |
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- Endometriosis is caused by the presence of "endometrial like" tissue within the pelvis. This is stimulated by a woman's natural hormones resulting in bleeding and scarring within the pelvis/abdomen. |
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genetic counselling |
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- Genetic counselling is a discussion with a doctor or genetics counsellor about genetic diseases in a family. Genetic diseases are conditions that can be passed on from a parent to offspring. Examples of common genetic disorders are: Turner syndrome Down syndrome Klinefelter syndrome Tourette syndrome coeliac disease Wilson disease Huntington disease Duchenne muscular dystrophy Tay-Sachs disease haemachromatosis cystic fibrosis thallassaemiaPeople who seek genetic counselling usually have a personal or family history of genetic disease. In some cases, several relatives may meet with the doctor or counsellor. |
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laparoscopy in the female |
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identity testing |
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- Identity testing is a method used to determine biological relationships, including sisters, brothers, and grandparents. It is most often used to establish the identity of a person's biological father, a process known as paternity testing. |
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Rh incompatibility |
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incomplete miscarriage |
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sexual dysfunction in women |
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rubella |
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teenage pregnancy |
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menstrual cramps |
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varicocoele |
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- A varicocoele is the enlargement of the network of veins that drain the testicle in males. |
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atrophic vaginitis |
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- Atrophic vaginitis is an irritation of the vagina that can cause dryness, a pins-and-needles sensation, or burning. |
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ovarian cysts |
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- Ovarian cysts are fluid-filled sacs or growths that form on the ovaries. The ovaries are small organs on either side of a woman's uterus that produce an egg each month, as well as the hormones oestrogen and progesterone. |
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precocious puberty |
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- Puberty is a time when the body changes and is able to reproduce for the first time. Precocious puberty is when these changes occur earlier than normal. |
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premature ejaculation |
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- Premature ejaculation is a condition in which semen is released from the penis with little sexual excitement. Ejaculation usually occurs before or shortly after intercourse begins. |
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ovarian cancer |
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- Ovarian cancer is a type of cancer that develops in a woman's ovary. It usually occurs in women older than 50 years. Any cell in the ovary can undergo a cancerous change. The most common form of ovarian cancer comes from the outer covering of the ovary, not the eggs. Treatment for this cancer can be very successful. The survival rate of women with ovarian cancer has improved over the last several years. |
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hysterectomy, vaginal, for fibroids or bleeding |
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- This is a surgery to remove the uterus and cervix through a cut in the vagina. This procedure may be needed when fibroids or abnormal vaginal bleeding are present. Sometimes the ovaries and fallopian tubes are also removed. |
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hysteroscopy for abnormal vaginal bleeding |
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- A hysteroscope is a small metal tube connected to a light source and camera. It magnifies the cervical opening, uterine cavity, and the openings of the fallopian tubes during a procedure called hysteroscopy. |
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hysterectomy, vaginal, assisted with laparoscopy |
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- This surgery removes the uterus and cervix through the vagina using a laparoscope. A laparoscope is a small tube with a light and camera at one end. This allows the surgeon to see the inside of the pelvic cavity without making a big cut in the skin. The ovaries and fallopian tubes may also be removed in this procedure. This type of surgery allows for faster healing and smaller scars than older methods. |
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hysteroscopy for intrauterine defect |
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- A hysteroscope is a small metal tube connected to a light source and camera. It magnifies the cervical opening, uterine cavity, and the openings of the fallopian tubes during a procedure called hysteroscopy. |
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