Uterine Health

This condition affects a woman's uterus. The uterus is also known as the "womb." With adenomyosis, the tissue that lines the inside of the uterus grows into the uterus' walls. It thickens the walls. It also still acts the way it does when it's in the uterus. It gets thick and breaks down with your menstrual cycle. This can cause problems.

This is bleeding from your uterus (that's your womb) that seems random or unusual. You can't trace it to anything specific. Let's take a moment to learn more.

This is a bulb of tissue that grows on the inner wall of your womb. It may be attached to your womb by a stalk or a thick base. You can have one or more polyps, and they can be small or large. Most aren't cancerous, but they can cause problems. So when we find them, we may want to remove them.

This involves your endometrial tissue. It lines the inside of your uterus. That's the tissue that breaks down and sheds when you have your period. With this condition, your endometrial tissue begins to grow outside of your uterus.

These growths, also called "myomas," form in the wall of your uterus. They are made from muscle cells and other tissues. They can be small or large, and you can have one or many. Fibroids are tumors, but they are benign. That means they aren't cancerous.

Even after treatment, most women have symptoms off and on until menopause. There is a lot you can do to help yourself feel better.

Endometriosis can vary from minimal to severe. Even early stages can cause a large amount of pain. The 4 stages are based on a complex scoring system.

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) causes harmless cysts in the ovaries and also causes other symptoms. PCOS is caused by certain hormones being out of balance.

This procedure destroys the endometrium. That's the layered tissue that lines the inner wall of your uterus. This tissue sheds when you have your monthly period. Ablation is sometimes used to treat heavy menstrual bleeding. It is used only when you do not want to get pregnant in the future.

This is when we take a small sample of tissue from the inner lining of your womb. This lining is called the "endometrium." A biopsy helps us find the cause of problems that affect your menstrual period. We can use the biopsy to check your hormone levels. And it can help us find cancer.

This procedure destroys the endometrium. That's the layered tissue that lines the inner wall of your uterus. This tissue sheds when you have your monthly period. Ablation is sometimes used to treat heavy menstrual bleeding. It is used only when you do not want to get pregnant in the future.

This procedure destroys the endometrium. That's the layered tissue that lines the inner wall of your uterus. This tissue sheds when you have your monthly period. Ablation is sometimes used to treat heavy menstrual bleeding. It is used only when you do not want to get pregnant in the future.

This x-ray procedure shows the inside shape of your uterus and fallopian tubes. Your uterus is your womb. Your fallopian tubes are the tunnels your eggs travel through to get to your uterus. This x-ray shows us if there are blockages or other issues that make it hard for you to get pregnant.

This surgery removes a growth (called a "fibroid") from the wall of your uterus. That's the organ we also call the "womb."

Hysteroscopy is a procedure that allows your healthcare provider to see inside your uterus. Diagnostic hysteroscopy can help find the causes of problems in the uterus.

A hysterectomy is a common procedure that some women may need to help stop pain, bleeding, or other problems. It can be done in several ways, one of which is abdominally. In this video, you'll find out medical conditions that may require a hysterectomy and what to expect if you need this procedure.

This surgery removes your uterus. That's your womb. We do this to treat abnomal bleeding from your uterus. We do it to treat things like endometriosis, fibroids and cancer.

This surgery removes the uterus. That's also known as the "womb." Other organs may be removed, too. Let's learn about the basic types of hysterectomy, and why they are done.

This procedure uses a device called a "hysteroscope" to see and treat issues in your womb. With hysteroscopy, we can examine your womb to find the cause of abnormal bleeding or pregnancy issues. We can take tissue samples. We can treat or remove things like fibroids, polyps and scar tissue. And we can place or remove a birth control device.

This minimally-invasive procedure is used to remove a uterus through one small incision in the navel. A LESS hysterectomy has fewer incision sites than traditional open or laparoscopic procedures and will provide a better cosmetic outcome for the patient.

This surgery takes out the upper part of your uterus. Your uterus is your womb. We leave the lower part of the uterus (called the "cervix"). This is the thick-walled tunnel that connects your uterus to your vagina. This surgery treats things like abnormal bleeding, pain and cancer.

This surgery takes out your uterus and cervix. Your uterus is your womb. Your cervix is the thick-walled tunnel that connects your uterus to your vagina. This surgery treats things like abnormal bleeding, pain and cancer.

Vaginal hysterectomy is surgery to remove the uterus and often the cervix. It takes 4 to 6 weeks to recover from the procedure. Here's what you need to know about caring for yourself during this time.

A hysterectomy is an operation to remove a woman's uterus. It can relieve such symptoms as severe pain and bleeding. If you have cancer, it may save your life.

Among the conditions where hysterectomy is used are endometriosis, fibroids, pelvic relaxation and cancer.

A hysterectomy is the removal of a woman's uterus. It can relieve symptoms such as severe pain and bleeding. If you have cancer, it may save your life. You will discuss what type of surgery you will have with your healthcare provider.

Here's what to expect in the first few days after your surgery.

If you decide on hysterectomy, your doctor may suggest using a type of surgery called laparoscopy. This method has many benefits compared to open surgery. These include a faster recovery and less time in the hospital.

A laparoscopic hysterectomy is done using small incisions. Here is a list of conditions a hysterectomy can treat.

Before advising a hysterectomy, your healthcare provider will evaluate your health problem. You and your healthcare provider will go over the results of your exams and tests. Together, you can discuss your choices and make a treatment plan.

There are several types of laparoscopic hysterectomy. Depending on your needs, all or part of the uterus may be removed. In some cases, the cervix, ovaries, or fallopian tubes are also removed.

Read on to learn more about what to expect if you are having a laparoscopic hysterectomy.

After your procedure, you may go home later the same day of your surgery. Or you may stay in the hospital or surgery center for 1 to 2 days.

It often takes 1 to 4 weeks to recover from laparoscopic hysterectomy. But recovery time varies for each woman. Read on for helpful tips.

After you recover from your hysterectomy, you may feel better than you have in a long time. An active, healthy lifestyle and regular medical care can help you continue to feel good.

You had an abdominal hysterectomy, a surgery to remove your uterus. This can relieve such problems as severe pain and bleeding. It usually takes from 4 to 6 weeks to recover from abdominal hysterectomy.

Here's what you can do to speed your recovery following a laparoscopic hysterectomy.

Uterine prolapse occurs when the uterus drops into the vagina. In severe cases, the uterus can protrude from the vagina. The goal of surgery is to correct this problem and relieve your symptoms.

Uterine prolapse occurs when the uterus drops into the vagina. In severe cases, the uterus may stick out from the vagina. The goal of surgery is to repair the problem and ease your symptoms.

This procedure uses a device called a "hysteroscope" (also known as a "resectoscope") to remove one or more fibroids inside your womb. A fibroid is a form of tumor that's rarely cancerous.

Myomectomy is a surgical procedure to remove uterine fibroids. This procedure may preserve your uterus and your ability to have children.

Robotic-assisted myomectomy is a type of surgery. It's done to remove growths called fibroid tumors from a woman's womb (uterus). The tumors are usually not cancerous. The surgery is done with special tools and a robotic controller.

Robotic-assisted myomectomy is a type of surgery. It's done to remove growths in a women's womb (uterus) called fibroid tumors. The tumors are not cancer. The surgery is done with special tools and a robotic controller.