What Is It Tubal Ligation? Surgical procedure to separate and seal the fallopian tube How Does It Work? Egg and sperm cannot meet Prevents fertilization How Is It Used? Local or general anesthesia is used A surgical procedure is done…
Urinary Incontinence
What is urinary incontinence? Urinary incontinence means that you can’t always control when you urinate, or ‘pee’. As a result, you wet your clothes. This can be embarrassing, but it can be treated. Millions of adults in North America have…
Premature Ovarian Failure
Premature Ovarian Failure What is premature ovarian failure? The term premature ovarian failure describes a stop in the normal functioning of the ovaries in a woman younger than age 40. Some people also use the term primary ovarian insufficiency to describe…
Vaginal Douching
What is douching? The word “douche” means to wash or soak in French. Douching is washing or cleaning out the vagina (birth canal) with water or other mixtures of fluids. Most douches are prepackaged mixes of water and vinegar, baking…
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
What is polycystic ovary syndrome? Polycystic means many cysts Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a condition where at least two of the following occur, and often all three: At least 12 follicles (tiny cysts) develop in your ovaries. Changes in the…
Vaginal ring
How It Works It is a flexible vaginal ring that is about 2 inches in diameter. It is inserted in the vagina once a month. Like the Pill it releases hormones that prevent the ovaries from producing eggs, it changes…
Yeast Infection
What is Yeast Infection? Is a common fungal infection that occurs when there is overgrowth of the fungus called Candida. Candida is always present in the body in small amounts. However, when an imbalance occurs, such as when the normal…
Ovarian Cysts
What are ovaries? The ovaries are a pair of organs in the female reproductive system. They are located in the pelvis, one on each side of the uterus. The uterus is the hollow, pear-shaped organ where a baby grows. Each…
Ovarian Cancer
What are the risk factors for ovarian cancer? The strongest risk factor for ovarian cancer is family history. If you have a first degree relative (mother, sister, daughter, and/or aunt) who has or has had ovarian cancer, talk to your…