A health condition in which females experience heavy menstrual bleeding is called menorrhagia. It is considered a person has this condition if periods are heavy and last more than several days. However, it is a common concern among women but most of them do not have enough blood loss to be diagnosed with this condition. […]
A health condition in which a milky discharge from nipples occurs and is not related to milk production or breastfeeding is called galactorrhea. Generally, this is not a disease but it may indicate other health problems. In most cases, it happens in women, even in those who do not have children or have gone through […]
When a female has weak cervical tissue that causes or contributes to premature birth or loss of a healthy pregnancy is called an incompetent cervix. Sometimes, it is called cervical insufficiency. The lower part of the uterus that opens to the vagina is called the cervix. Usually, before pregnancy, it is firm and closed and […]
This is a health condition in which a person experiences persistent sexual fantasies, urges, or behaviors that usually cannot be controlled. Sometimes, this condition is called hypersexuality or sexual addiction. Compulsive sexual behavior may interact with your daily routine (such as a job) and cause problems with health, relationships, and others. This condition involves different […]
If a pregnant woman experiences regular contractions that result in the cervix opening between 20-37 weeks of pregnancy it is called preterm labor. It results in premature birth which can provoke different health problems for the baby. Preemies (premature babies) require special care and may experience mental and physical disabilities for long periods. However, the […]
This health condition happens when the ovaries no longer work normally before 40 years old. It is called Primary ovary insufficiency and it commonly leads to infertility. In other words, a person who experiences this condition has reduced Estrogen hormone and the ovaries do not release the eggs regularly. Sometimes, this condition is called premature […]
An infection of the women’s reproductive organs is called Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). Commonly, it happens due to sexually transmitted bacteria going from the vagina to the uterus, fallopian tubes, or ovaries. If you do not receive treatment for this condition, it may lead to scar tissue and pockets of infected fluid (abscess) that develop […]
An infection provoked by bacteria that begins with sores usually painless and occurs on the genitals, rectum, or mouth is known as syphilis. It can spread from one person to another through sores or direct contact. Commonly, it spreads during sexual activity. Moreover, this condition can pass to an infant during pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding […]
Certain common growths of the uterus that appear often during the years a female can get pregnant and give birth are called uterine fibroids. This is not a cancer form and these growth rarely provoke cancer. Other names of uterine fibroids are leiomyomas or myomas. A person can experience either one or more growths which […]
A cancer type that happens on the outer region of women’s genitalia is called vulvar cancer. The area of the skin around the urethra and vagina (including the clitoris and labia) is called the vulva. People who experience this cancer form can notice an itch lump or sore in the vulva. While vulvar cancer can […]
Dr. Paul K. Huddleston is an urologist in Newark, Delaware and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, Newark Health Methodist Hospital Alliance. He received his medical degree from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at Lubbock and has been in practice between 12-16 years.
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