Gynecology Issues

Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is an infection of a woman’s reproductive organs. Usually, PID is caused by bacteria from sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Sometimes PID

What is Dysmenorrhea? Pain associated with menstruation is called dysmenorrhea. How Common is Dysmenorrhea? Dysmenorrhea is the most commonly reported menstrual disorder. More than one

What is an Ovarian Cyst? An ovarian cyst is a sac or pouch filled with fluid or other tissue that forms in or on an

How Common is Heavy Menstrual Bleeding? Heavy menstrual bleeding is very common. About one-third of women seek treatment for it. Heavy menstrual bleeding is not

Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by the bacteria that grow in warm, moist areas of the body in women, such as the

Genital warts are a type of sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). You can get genital warts through vaginal, oral, or

Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by the herpes simplex viruses type 1 (HSV-1) and type 2 (HSV-2). HSV-1 most often causes

What is Endometriosis? Endometriosis is a condition in which the type of tissue that forms the lining of the uterus (the endometrium) is found outside

What is Colposcopy? Colposcopy is a way of looking at the cervix through a special magnifying device called a colposcope. It shines a light into

Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted infection (STI). Chlamydia is one of the most common STIs in women, especially young women ages 15 to 24. If