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…
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…
Interstitial Cystitis
What is interstitial cystitis/painful bladder syndrome (IC/PBS)? Interstitial cystitis*/painful bladder syndrome (IC/PBS) is one of several conditions that causes bladder pain and a need to urinate frequently and urgently. Some doctors have started using the term bladder pain syndrome (BPS) to describe…
Fibroids
What are fibroids? Fibroids are benign (non-cancerous) tumours that grow in, on or outside of the wall of the uterus. They usually range in size from as small as a pea to as large as a grapefruit. Who can have…
Fallen Bladder(Cystocele)
What is a cystocele? A cystocele occurs when the wall between a woman’s bladder and her vagina weakens and allows the bladder to droop into the vagina. This condition may cause discomfort and problems with emptying the bladder. A bladder…
Endometriosis
Endometriosis The lining of the uterus called endometrium .A tissue similar to this lining grows outside the uterus as in your ovaries, your tubes, around the uterus and the bowel, these tissues called endometriosis. When you have your period these…
Cancer of the Uterus
Uterine Cancer Risk Factors There is no way to know for sure if you will get uterine cancer. Some women get it without being at high risk. However, several factors may increase the chance that you will get uterine cancer,…
Adenomyosis
What is Adenomyosis? Adenomyosis is uterine thickening that occurs when endometrial tissue, which normally lines the uterus, moves into the outer muscular walls of the uterus. What causes adenomyosis? The cause is unknown. Sometimes adenomyosis may cause a mass or…