Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is the generic term used to describe a variety of infections of the female inner reproductive organs (the uterus, ovaries and fallopian tubes).
The following precise terms are used when indicating that areas are infected:
Oophorectomy. That’s a big word, but one that many women in their 40s and above have heard before. An oophorectomy involves the removal... Read more »
Source: eOrthopod
Developmental hip dysplasia (DDH) affects five to 13 percent of Caucasian adults. DDH is a shallow hip socket with increased risk for dislocation and... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Polycystic ovaries; Polycystic ovary disease; Stein-Leventhal syndrome; Polyfollicular ovarian diseaseSymptomsChanges in the menstrual cycle:Absent... Read more »
Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
In 2009, The American College of Obstetrics and Gynecologists Committee on Practice Bulletins - Gynecology published a Practice Bulletin with... Read more »
Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Objectives of Treatment for Polycystic Ovary SyndromeTreatment for polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is determined both by presenting signs of PCOS... Read more »
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
If your periods are irregular, a pregnancy test should be done. Changes in the growth pattern of your hair or the development of acne may be enough... Read more »