••••••> Gynecological Problems

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There are several diseases and disorders that wait for a woman at every turning point of her life. Menarche, pregnancy, childbirth and menopause, all have their own sets of physical discomforts, which present before a woman at every stage.

Women face a number of gynecological problems, some of which can be rather serious. Occasional check ups as well as awareness about one's body is important to prevent the various gynecological complications.

Some of the examinations related gynecological problems include routine annual exams, breast examination, Colposcopy, pelvic ultrasound for diagnosis of abnormalities, and other check ups. Some of the common gynecological problems seen in teenage girls and adolescents include PMS, menstrual disorders, urinary tract infections (UTI) eating disorders and vaginitis. Each of the gynecological problems has their specific symptoms and treatment.

Gynecological (GYN) problems occur in all women. GYN problems range from irregular periods to vaginal yeast infections that just won\'t go away. More serious complications can include cancers or painful warts on the vagina, labia ...
... (vaginal lips), and the anal area (around your butt-hole).Breast cancer is the most common gynecological problem evident in one woman among eight.

The reproductive cycle:

The average monthly cycle is between 28 and 30 days, starting with the menstrual period, which typically lasts 3-5 days.
After that, the lining of your uterus (endometrial) thickens, preparing for a possible pregnancy.

Around day 14, your ovaries will release an egg (ovulation), which moves into the fallopian tube.

If the egg is not fertilized, the cycle will restart, shedding the egg and the uterine lining (the menstrual period).

The Division of Gynecologic Oncology serves as the major referral for the treatment of women with pre-cancerous and cancerous conditions in the reproductive tract. In addition to performing advanced abdominal and pelvic surgery, and minimally invasive surgical procedures including robotic surgery.