Pelvic pain in women is pain below the belly button. Chronic pelvic pain means you have had this pain for at least 6 months. The pain can range from a mild ache that comes and goes to a steady pain that makes it hard to sleep, work, or enjoy life. It can be hard to know what causes this pain. You …
Cervical Polyps: Your care Instructions
Cervical polyps are small, smooth, red growths in the cervical canal. This is the passage between your uterus and your vagina. These polyps are almost never cancer. Most of the time, the cause is not known. You may have vaginal bleeding, or you may bleed after sex. Some women have a yellow or white discharge. Your doctor may remove a …
Mammogram: About This Test
What is a mammogram test? A mammogram is an X-ray of the breast that is used to screen for breast cancer. This test can find tumors that are too small for you or your doctor to feel. Cancer is most easily treated and cured when it is found at an early stage. Why is this test done? A mammogram is …
Menopause Diet: Care Instructions
Menopause – Your Diet Care Instructions Healthy eating helps ease menopause symptoms. And it can reduce your risk for getting conditions such as osteoporosis and heart disease. Follow-up care is a key part of your treatment and safety. Be sure to make and go to all appointments, and call your doctor if you are having problems. It’s also a good …
Hot Flashes During Menopause: Care Instructions
Your Care Instructions for Hot Flashes During Menopause A hot flash is a sudden feeling of intense body heat. Your head, neck, and chest may get red. Your heartbeat may speed up, and you may feel anxious or irritable. You may find that hot flashes occur more often in warm rooms or during stressful times. Hot flashes and other symptoms …