womens health

Colposcopy is a simple procedure that takes less than 10 minutes. The procedure is typically not painful. It does not require local or regional anesthesia. Slight discomfort may be felt when a speculum is inserted into the vagina, which can be minimized by deep breathing during the procedure. You may feel a sting when the …

Inserting an intrauterine device (IUD) is not a complex procedure Inserting an intrauterine device (IUD) is not a complex procedure and may take only a few minutes. An IUD is a small, T-shaped device made from plastic and copper that is placed in a woman's womb and provides contraceptive protection for up to 10 years. Before an IUD is fitted, a …

What is vault prolapse? Vault prolapse occurs when the vaginal vault drops into the vaginal canal. The pelvis is the area between the hip bones and it harbors the pelvic organs, which include the uterus, cervix and vagina (parts of the reproductive system); intestines and the rectum (parts of the digestive system); and the urinary bladder and urethra (parts of …

It might take a few days for the pain and discomfort to go away. It might take a few days for the pain and discomfort to go away. You may resume the normal activities within 2-4 weeks. The physician might recommend painkillers and antibiotics for the first 24 hours after the surgery. Besides, the patient may experience: A small amount …

What is a Bartholin cyst? As the cyst grows, the cyst feels like a painless lump or mass near the vaginal opening. The swelling is usually on one side of the vaginal opening. The Bartholin glands are located on each side of the vaginal opening and they secrete a fluid that lubricates the vagina. Sometimes the openings of the Bartholin …

How long does a hysteroscopy take? Hysteroscopy is used to examine the inside of the uterus. Hysteroscopy is a procedure performed by a gynecologist to inspect inside of the uterine cavity using a thin tube with a light and camera attached to it. This device is called a hysteroscope. A hysteroscopy may be performed as a diagnostic procedure to diagnose …

Vaginal vault suspension is a surgery performed to fix a vaginal wall prolapse. Vaginal vault suspension is a surgery performed to fix a vaginal wall prolapse. The surgery repairs the structures that support the vaginal vault in such a way that its anatomical position is readjusted as much as possible. Who needs vaginal vault suspension? Based on its increasing order …

Tubal ligation or tying tubes is a permanent birth control surgical procedure Tubal ligation or tying tubes is a permanent birth control surgical procedure for women who no longer want children. In this surgery, both of your fallopian tubes (the tubes on either side of your womb that collect eggs from the ovaries and transport to the womb) are tied …

VBAC stands for vaginal birth after cesarean. VBAC stands for a vaginal birth after cesarean. If a woman has delivered a baby by Cesarean delivery and she is pregnant again, she may be able to choose between delivering through a repeat Cesarean delivery or vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC). VBAC may be attempted if the previous Cesarean delivery was performed …

Suction dilation and curettage (D&C) is a procedure performed to remove tissue from inside the uterus. Suction dilation and curettage (D&C) is a procedure performed to remove tissue from inside the uterus. The procedure involves dilation (opening) of the cervix (the mouth of the uterus). The tissues from within the uterus may be removed using a curette, which is usually …