Perimenopause
Perimenopause is the transition to menopause. It is a period of two to eight years leading up to menopause. It is a natural part of aging that marks the end of your reproductive period. During this period, levels of the reproductive hormones estrogen and progesterone fluctuate up and down. Your menstrual bleeding becomes irregular. Menstruation […]
Nipple Discharge
Sudden discharge from the nipple may worry you. However, this is rarely due to a serious illness. Because there are glands in the breast and these glands can sometimes secrete fluid, even if you are not pregnant. What is Nipple Discharge? It is the discharge of fluid from the nipple without breastfeeding. Since there are […]
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Polycystic ovary syndrome, which starts at a younger age due to the cosmetic problems and infertility it causes and grows in size and shape with different problems added in married life, continues to exist as a complex disease that has started to concern many branches today with the disorders it causes in insulin metabolism. Important […]
Curettage
It is a minor surgical procedure to open the cervix and empty the uterus. It is usually done for two purposes. In women who are pregnant, it is done to empty the tissue inside the uterus and to diagnose women with irregular bleeding. It is also sometimes done as a check-up after a miscarriage to […]
Colposcopy
If you had a Pap smear test after a normal gynecological examination and your test result showed abnormal cells, you may have a precancerous condition or cancer development in your cervix. In this case, your doctor will recommend a colposcopy. It will be more comforting for you to know the answers to questions such as […]
Bone Density Test (Densitometry)
Years ago, osteoporosis could only be detected after the bones were broken. Today, bone density tests called “Densitometry” can be used to determine whether osteoporosis is present or how much the risk of osteoporosis is. What is a Bone Density Test? A special X-ray is used to measure the amount of calcium and other minerals […]
Cervical Cancer
Cervical cancer is the most common cancer of the female reproductive organs. In most cases, different strains of HPV (Human Papilloma Virus) are responsible. HPV is a sexually transmitted virus. The immune system of a woman who is infected with HPV normally destroys it. However, in some women the virus lives for years and eventually […]
Kegel Exercises
Kegel exercises strengthen the muscles that support the uterus, bladder and bowels. With these exercises, which are aimed at strengthening the muscles at the base of the buttocks, it will be easier for you to give birth and you will prevent problems that can occur as you get older, such as urinary incontinence. However, you […]
Uterine Cancer
Uterine cancer is the fourth most common cancer in women. Breast cancer comes first. It is followed by lung and colon cancers. Uterine cancer is more common after the fertile period, especially between the ages of 60 and 70. It is easy to diagnose early because it causes vaginal bleeding. Thanks to early diagnosis, the […]
Urinary Incontinence in Women
Urinary incontinence is the sudden and involuntary release of urine from the urethra during normal daily activities. Urinary incontinence, which is observed in 15-20% of the entire female population, is a treatable condition. Urinary incontinence can develop in women of all age groups due to different reasons. However, urinary incontinence is definitely not a normal […]
