Fibroids are fleshy growths of tissue that often ride piggyback on the inner or outer wall of the uterus. These appear during a woman’s childbearing years. While they are non-cancerous, in some they can cause maximum discomfort like low back pain and heavy menstrual periods.
Sometimes, the ovaries can develop cysts or abnormal growths within or on their lining. These are either solid growths or filled with fluid like sacs. While these cysts rarely show up symptoms, they can sometimes cause discomfort in the form of bloating, irregular periods or even irritable bowel movement.
A chronic condition that can have a significant impact on the lives of women who are affected. This condition occurs in women mostly in the prime of their lives, and can affect their ability to get pregnant as well. In India alone there are more than 25 million women suffering from Endometriosis.
When something is wrong with your body, the monthly period becomes irregular, stops before the normal phase of menopause, severe bleeding causing anaemia, or even causes bleeding between periods.
In the pelvic region, adhesions are common in the uterus, ovaries, bladder, ureter and bowels. While adhesions are common after a surgery, they can also be due to endometriosis or pelvic inflammatory disease.
This condition usually occurs in sexually active women especially in the child-bearing years. Pelvic Inflammatory Disease or PID is caused by bacteria which spreads and affects the reproductive organs during sexual contact. The common symptoms are fever and pelvic pain, and in extreme cases can include vaginal discharge.
A hormonal disorder common among women of reproductive age. Women with PCOS may have infrequent or prolonged menstrual periods or excess male hormone (androgen) levels. The ovaries may develop numerous small collections of fluid (follicles) and fail to regularly release eggs.