Do you struggle with fertility? If so, you aren’t alone. Couples struggle with infertility or fertility every day and the prices to overcome this are never cheap. The truth is that they can become very expensive. It doesn’t matter how long you’ve been trying to conceive, you want answers and help now. That is understandable ...
While there are many rare forms of cancer of the cervix, the vast majority of cervical cancer cases are found on the epithelium. These are the cells that are on the surface of the cervix and cover the connective tissue that comprises the bulk of the cervix. Cancer of the epithelial cells, while being most ...
More than 3,500 American women will die this year from cervical cancer, according to an estimate by the American Cancer Society. Three times that many will be diagnosed with invasive cervical cancer, and many more will be diagnosed with non-invasive cervical cancer. A huge number of lives are touched by this disease, and chances are ...
The trials and tribulations of having intercourse after a total abdominal hysterectomy (TAH) are rarely discussed between doctor and patient. The removal of the uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes and cervix will greatly change how you engage in sexual activity after the surgery. As with all medical procedures, all effects should be discussed with your doctor ...
A pap smear is a routine exam done by a gynecologist. These exams are used to check for abnormal cells within the cervix. During a pap smear test, the doctor inserts a speculum into the vagina to open up the cervix. The cervix is then scraped and swapped to gather the cells from the cervix. ...
Your cervix is the lower portion of your uterus that is the neck between your uterus and vagina. The opening of the cervix is called the os, which closes during pregnancy to keep the baby safely tucked within the uterus. Once contractions begin, your cervix begins to dilate and efface to allow for the delivery ...
I’ve always kept careful track of my fertility-not because I depend on fertility awareness as a single method of birth control or because I’m trying to conceive, but because I think it’s important for women to be in tune with their own bodies. Awareness of ovulation can help to prevent unplanned pregnancy (especially when combined ...
A few years ago, I went to my doctor for my normal Pap smear. You can imagine what a surprise it was to me to find out that the results were anything but normal. The gynecologist discovered that on my cervix, I had pre-cancerous cells. This is what is known as cervical dysplasia. Cervical dysplasia ...
Checking your cervix for dilation is absolutely not necessary and in some cases can do much more harm than good. In safe instances, however, many mothers do like to check for dilation just so that they will have an idea of what is going on “down there”. Your cervix is a muscle which closes off ...
Preparing for conception is extremely important in the TTC(Trying to Conceive) process. Just as important is having quality cervix mucous. Here are 5 DIY tips to having quality cervix mucous. Not only are these easy to do, but you will love the results. Drink Water Drinking water can hydrate your body which will in turn ...
