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Ectopic pregnancy occurs outside the uterus, threatening the mother's life. It can't continue normally. But swift treatment can prevent deadly blood loss.
When the blastocyst reaches the uterus, it implants in the lining of the uterus and pregnancy begins. If the egg isn't fertilized, it's simply reabsorbed by ...
Cancer of the uterus or cervix can cause abnormal uterine bleeding, unexpected or heavy menstrual bleeding. These cancers can happen before or after menopause.
The body starts to make this pregnancy hormone when the fertilized egg attaches to the wall of the uterus. Then HCG is released by cells in the placenta ...
... uterus, nearby lymph nodes and a fold of fatty abdominal tissue (omentum). Surgery for advanced cancer. If your cancer is advanced, your doctor may ...
Pregnancy, labor and a vaginal delivery can stretch or hurt your pelvic floor muscles. These muscles support the uterus, bladder and rectum. As a result, some ...
The ovaries, fallopian tubes, uterus, cervix and vagina, also called the vaginal canal, make up the female reproductive system. Illustration showing outer ...
Fibroids are muscular tumors that grow in the walls of the uterus. In most cases, they're benign. "Even small fibroids, depending on their locations, can ...
Pap test, also called a Pap smear, is a routine screening test for early diagnosis of cervical cancer. If you had a partial hysterectomy — when the uterus is ...
What's done for a prolapsed uterus. For anterior prolapse linked with a prolapsed uterus, your healthcare professional may suggest repairing the prolapse ...
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