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Cervical inflammation |
The inflammation of the cervix resulting in redness and swelling |
Contraceptives cause this also STI's and yeast infections. |
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Cervical Erosions |
Movement of cervical cells moving into the vaginal tissues. Mucus production increases. |
Caused by pregnancy, contraceptives, birth, and chlamydia infections. |
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Cervical Polyps |
Small growths from the cervix into the vagina |
Can be removed and are noncancerous. |
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Cervical Cancer |
Usually called by HPV. The CDC suggest the HPV vaccination for 11-12 yr old boys and girls to prevent this. |
Can be asymptomatic Vaginal bleeding Pelvic pain Discharge Painful intercourse |
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Pap Smear |
This is a diagnostic test to test abnormalities in the cervix canal. Collected with a brush or swab |
Is a procedure started at 21, every 3 years til 29 An HVP screening and this procedure should be done every three again by 30-65 |
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Dysplasia |
The presence of abnormal cells in the cervix |
They put a camera (colposcopy) up your vagina to identify this. A wait and see approach Insists the use of iodine* |
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Endometriosis |
The pain in each menstrual cycle, as the tissues respond to inflammation. This is extreme because it happens outside the uterus, commonly on the intestines and uterine tubes. |
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Uterine Fribroids |
Benign masses of muscle and connective tissue. Can be microscopic and massive. |
Noncancerous |
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Ovarian Cyst |
A follicular abnormality that does not ovulate normally, they accumulate and produce estrogen. |
Can be treated with surgery, are spontaneous by nature that can disappear and be absorbed. |
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Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome |
(PCOS) the development of many cysts. |
May influence androgen production hirsutism -excess body hair Insulin resistance makes type II diabetes more difficult Treatment is diet and methods to level androgen levels and insulin |
