FIBROIDS FAQ
Can Fibroids Turn Into Cancer? Fibroids are almost always benign (not cancerous). Rarely (less than one in 10,000) a cancerous...
LAPAROSCOPY FAQ
What is laparoscopy? Laparoscopy is a way of doing surgery without making a large incision (cut). A thin tube known...
OVARIAN CYSTS FAQ
What is an ovarian cyst? An ovarian cyst is a sac or pouch filled with fluid or other tissue that...
RECURRENT MISCARRIAGE FAQ
What causes repeated miscarriage? There are many reasons for repeated miscarriage. More than one-half of miscarriages in the first 13...
CERVICAL CANCER FAQ
What is the cancer of the cervix? A woman’s cervix (the opening of the uterus at the top of the...
MENOPAUSE FAQ
What is menopause? Menopause is defined as the absence of a menstrual period for 12 consecutive months. The menopausal transition...
HYSTEROSCOPY FAQ
What is hysteroscopy? Hysteroscopy is used to diagnose or treat problems of the uterus. A hysteroscope is a thin, lighted...
ENDOMETRIOSIS FAQ
What is endometriosis? Endometriosis is a condition where tissue similar to the lining of the uterus is also found elsewhere...
POLYCYSTIC OVARIAN SYNDROME FAQ
What is Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome? PCOS, short for the polycystic ovarian syndrome, is a common cause of anovulation and female...