Treating a Dry Vagina Q: Sometimes my vagina gets rather sore and itchy. It does not hurt to urinate, however. I went to my gyne about it a few months ago and she thought it could be due to vaginal dryness. I also used some Canesten cream in case it was a simple yeast infection. […]
Mass in Adnexa and Pelvic Pain With Hydrosalpinx Q: I had a partial hysterectomy in 2011. During the procedure something went wrong; I am unclear as to what. But I was “nicked” and bled a very large clot that got infected and was re-admitted to the hospital two days later for a week of 3 […]
What Is a Hemorrhagic Ovarian Cyst? A hemorrhagic cyst is formed when any tiny blood vessel present on the wall of an ovarian cyst gets ruptured. Blood and debris fills up the cyst cavity, forming a hemorrhagic cyst. What Are Ovarian Cysts? Ovary is a part of female reproductive system. It produces and stores eggs, […]
Managing Premenstrual Syndrome or PMS Most of the women feel some changes around their menses. These include physical changes as well as emotional disturbances. These changes or symptoms are different in different women. Also, some females are more prone to having them than others. Premenstrual Symptoms To list a few, these symptoms may include: Anxiety […]
LH Blood Test and Reference Range This is a fertility hormone secreted by the pituitary. In women, it acts on the ovaries to regulate ovulation. LH induces ovulation. It also luteinizes the follicle after ovulation. In men, it helps the testes to make and secrete testosterone. When Is It Required? In work up for infertility […]
Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) Lab Test FSH or follicle stimulating hormone is a fertility hormone secreted by the pituitary gland. What Is the Function of This Hormone? FSH regulates the menstrual cycle in female. It stimulates the follicles. Its level varies throughout the cycle, the highest being just before the release of egg. In men, it […]
What Are the Symptoms of PID? Q: I am 30 years old with two young children. I had the Mirena IUD for 3 years after I had my daughter. I had a period monthly with the IUD, just spotting for 3-4 days. At the 3 years mark I had my period as normal. I had […]
Endometriotic cyst – Is it OK to Get Pregnant? Q: Sir, I am 38 years old married woman. My right adnexa shows a cystic lesion of size 3.2*2.5 cm with internal echoes, adjacent to right ovary. There are no solid elements, septation or abnormal increased vascularity. There is suspected endometriotic cyst. Urinary bladder is distended. […]
How to Treat Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome? The treatment of PCOS aims at managing the symptoms being produced. The following strategic treatment modalities are common: If menstrual cycles are there but not regular, hormonal birth control pills are tried for some time. A cream called eflornithine may be used in area where excess hair growth occurs. […]
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome With High DHEA Q: I recently got a pelvic transabdominal ultrasound to exclude PCOS. It was found that I have a large left-sided adnexal cyst 10.2×9.0×7.5 cm. My family doctor suggested I get another ultrasound. But I am worried. Can this be a tumor? I am in my early 20s and have […]
