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Monthly Archives: June 2008
The Menstrual Cycle
The Menstrual Cycle is a series of events that occurs over a period of time that prepares the lining of the uterus (womb) for pregnancy through the implanting of a fertilised egg. If a pregnancy doesn’t occur, then the lining … finish reading The Menstrual Cycle
Anovulatory bleeding
Anovulatory bleeding is bleeding from the vagina without ovulation. The majority of women have a monthly cycle which produces a variety of changes to the lining of the uterus reading for the implantation of a fertilised egg. If the egg … finish reading Anovulatory bleeding
Salpingitis
Salpingitis is the inflammation/infection of the fallopian tubes that extend from the uterus to the ovaries. When an infection occurs there is extra fluid (or pus) inside the fallopian tube and it is almost inevitable that when one tube is … finish reading Salpingitis
Cervicitis
Cervicitis is an inflammation of the cervix which can be caused by tampons, IUD strings, chemicals or an infection of some description such as chlamydia or gonorrhoea. It can range from mild to severe and symptoms may include vaginal discharge, … finish reading Cervicitis
Turners Syndrome
Turners Syndrome is a genetic disorder that affects women only where there is only one X chromosone rather than two. What this means is that those affected have one 45 instead of the usual 46 chromosones and are infertile as … finish reading Turners Syndrome
I’m worried about having a hysterectomy
Question: I’m really worried about having a hysterectomy. I don’t know anybody that has had one and am frightened by the thought of having everything removed as I have heard such negative stories. Answer: Firstly let me reassure you that … finish reading I’m worried about having a hysterectomy
