Cervical Cancer Index
Cervical cancer is cancer of the entrance to the womb (uterus). Regular pelvic exams and Pap testing can detect precancerous changes in the cervix. Precancerous changes in the cervix may be treated with cryosurgery, cauterization, or laser surgery. The most common symptom of cancer of the cervix is abnormal bleeding.
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Swollen Lymph Nodes
Lymph nodes help the body's immune system fight infections. Causes of swollen lymph nodes (glands) may include infection (viral,...learn more »
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Swollen Lymph Nodes Article
- What are lymph nodes?
- Where are the lymph nodes located in the body?
- What are the causes of swollen lymph nodes?
- What are the symptoms of swollen lymph nodes?
- How are swollen lymph nodes diagnosed?
- How are swollen lymph nodes treated?
- When should I see the doctor for swollen lymph nodes?
- What are the common lymph nodes that may get swollen?
- What are the complications of swollen lymph nodes?
- Swollen Lymph Nodes At A Glance
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Menopause
Menopause is the time in a woman's life when menstrual periods permanently stop, also called the “change of life." Menopause...learn more »
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Menopause Article
- What is menopause?
- At what age does a woman typically reach menopause?
- What conditions can affect the timing of menopause?
- What are the symptoms of menopause?
- What are the complications and effects of menopause on chronic medical conditions?
- Are hormone levels or other blood tests helpful in detecting menopause?
- What are the treatment options for the symptoms of menopause?
- Hormone therapy
- Other medical therapies
- Alternative therapies
- Non-hormone therapies
- Lifestyle factors in managing menopause symptoms
- Menopause At A Glance
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Cysts
Cysts are saclike structures that can occur throughout the body and usually contain a semisolid, liquid, or gaseous substance....learn more »
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Cysts Article
- What is a cyst?
- What are the causes of a cyst?
- What are the different types of cysts?
- What are cyst symptoms and signs, and how are cysts diagnosed?
- What is the treatment for a cyst?
- Is prevention of cysts possible?
- What is the prognosis of cysts?
- Cysts At A Glance
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Sexually Transmitted Diseases in Women (STDs) Article
- What are sexually transmitted diseases (STDs, formerly referred to as sexually transmitted infections or STIs)?
- Gonorrhea
- What is gonorrhea?
- Symptoms of gonorrhea
- Diagnosis of gonorrhea
- Treatment of gonorrhea
- Chlamydia
- What is chlamydia?
- Symptoms of chlamydia
- Diagnosis of chlamydia
- Treatment of chlamydia
- Syphilis
- What is syphilis?
- Symptoms of syphilis
- Diagnosis of syphilis
- Treatment of syphilis
- Genital Herpes
- What is genital herpes?
- Symptoms of genital herpes
- Diagnosis of genital herpes
- Treatment of genital herpes
- Human Papillomaviruses (HPVs) and Genital Warts
- What are HPVs?
- Diagnosis of HPV and genital warts
- How is HPV treated?
- What should a person do if sexually exposed to genital warts?
- The HPV vaccine
- Chancroid
- What is a chancroid?
- Diagnosis of chancroid
- Treatment of chancroid
- What should a person do if exposed to someone with chancroid?
- Ectoparasitic Infections
- What are ectoparasitic infections?
- Pubic lice (pediculosis pubis)
- Scabies
- Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS)
- Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and AIDS
- Hepatitis B
- What is hepatitis B?
- Hepatitis B symptoms
- How can HBV infection be prevented?
- Hepatitis B diagnosis and treatment
- Hepatitis C
- What is hepatitis C?
- Diagnosis and treatment of hepatitis C
- Conclusions
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Cervical Dysplasia
Cervical dysplasia is a condition in which the cells of the inner lining of the cervix have precancerous changes. There are two...learn more »
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Cervical Dysplasia Article
- What is cervical dysplasia?
- What causes cervical dysplasia?
- Are there symptoms of cervical dysplasia?
- How is cervical dysplasia diagnosed?
- How is cervical dysplasia classified?
- What are the treatments for cervical dysplasia?
- Carbon dioxide laser photoablation
- Cryocautery
- Loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP)
- Cold knife cone biopsy (conization)
- Hysterectomy
- What is the prognosis (outlook) for cervical dysplasia?
- Can cervical dysplasia be prevented?
- Cervical Dysplasia At A Glance
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Genital Warts (HPV)
Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection is the most common sexually transmitted infection in the U.S. HPV is primarily transmitted...learn more »
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Genital Warts (HPV) Article
- Genital warts (HPV) facts
- What are human papillomaviruses (HPVs)?
- How common is HPV infection?
- What are the symptoms of genital warts?
- How is HPV infection diagnosed?
- Is there a DNA test for types of HPV infection?
- How are genital warts diagnosed?
- How is infection with HPV treated?
- External genital warts
- Precancerous changes (dysplasia) of the uterine cervix
- Can HPV infection be prevented?
- What should one do if exposed to a person with genital warts?
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