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A hysterectomy is the
surgical removal of the
uterus, usually done by a
gynecologist. Hysterectomy
may be total (removing the
body and cervix of the
uterus) or partial (also
called supra-cervical). ... > full story
Vulvovaginal health
Vulvovaginal health is the
health and sanitation of the
human female vulva and
vagina. ... > full story
Candidiasis
Candidiasis, commonly called
yeast infection or thrush,
is a fungal infection of any
of the Candida species, of
which Candida albicans is
probably the most common.
Yeast organisms are always
present in all people, but
... > full story
Yeast
Yeasts constitute a group of
single-celled (unicellular)
fungi, a few species of
which are commonly used to
leaven bread, ferment
alcoholic beverages, and
even drive experimental fuel
cells. Most yeasts belong to
... > full story
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Uterine fibroids
Uterine fibroids (leiomyomata, singular leiomyoma) are the most common neoplasm in females, and may affect about 25 % of white and 50% of black women during the reproductive years. Fibroids may be ... > more -
Progesterone
Progesterone is a C-21 steroid hormone involved in the female menstrual cycle, pregnancy (supports gestation) and embryogenesis of humans and other species. Progesterone belongs to a class of ... > more -
Hormone replacement therapy
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is a system of medical treatment for perimenopausal and postmenopausal women, based on the assumption that it may prevent discomfort and health problems caused by ... > more -
Gynaecology
Gynaecology or gynecology literally means 'the science of women', but in medicine this is the specialty of diseases of the female reproductive system (uterus, vagina and ovaries). Almost all modern ... > more -
Oral contraceptive
Oral contraceptives are chemicals taken by mouth to inhibit normal fertility. All act on the hormonal system. Female oral contraceptives, colloquially known as the Pill, are the most common form of ... > more -
Infertility
Infertility is the inability to naturally conceive a child or the inability to carry a pregnancy to term. There are many reasons why a couple may not be able to conceive, or may not be able to ... > more -
Sexual dysfunction
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