By linkage to the National Swedish Cancer Register we identified all women diagnosed with epithelial ovarian cancer at least one year after the endometriosis diagnosis (cases). Two controls per case with no ovarian cancer before the ..
Opportunistic salpingectomy may offer obstetrician-gynecologists and other health care providers the opportunity to decrease the risk of ovarian cancer in their patients who are already undergoing pelvic..
Skin darkening and general hyperpigmentation are relatively common issues that can arise due to sun exposure and age. Having a dark vaginal area usually isn’t a health concern. It’s normal for women of all complexions to experience darkening around the vulva and other intimate areas. However, the extent of the …
Dermoid cysts, medically called mature cystic teratomas, develop from germ cells in the ovary. They are formed from primitive cells that have the potential to develop into many different types of tissue in the body. These cells have not become specialized yet, like a skin or …
Endometriosis is common; about one in ten women will develop it, yet staging still causes confusion. I regularly see patients who were told they have “minimal” disease and feel anything but minimal. I also operate on women with advanced scarring who were unaware of how extensive it had become. The stage reflects how much disease …
Many were told their surgery was routine, and that mesh complications were rare, and in most women, that is true. However, in a subset of patients, adverse symptoms related to mesh placement can develop over time. It may begin with a vague sense that something feels different, or it may progress to pain …
As a specialist in gynecological pelvic surgery, practicing for the past 30 years, pelvic pain is one of the most complex and challenging problems I evaluate in my practice. Many of the patients who come to see me have already spent years searching for answers as their …
Persistent pelvic pain, recurrent infections, unexplained vaginal bleeding, especially with penetration, or difficulty urinating after vaginal mesh placement are not normal, even when symptoms appear soon after surgery or months or years later. I often meet patients who were told to …
Your vaginal health relies on balance. For many women, it can feel like that balance is precarious. When your vagina is healthy, one strain of beneficial bacteria is most common. This strain, Lactobacillus bacteria, maintains a slightly acidic environment, which can limit the growth of yeast and bacteria …
While PCOS symptoms can become evident any time after puberty, most women are diagnosed when trying to become pregnant in their 20s and 30s. Symptoms and outcomes can vary with different types of PCOS. A PCOS diagnosis is generally verified using a patient’s medical ….