The outermost part of the female genital area is called the vulva. Vulvar cancer, which is quite rare, originates from this area (clitoris, labia minora, and vaginal opening). […]
Vasectomy (surgical removal of the sperm ducts), a preferred method of contraception due to its permanent effectiveness, involves tying off the ducts on both sides of the penis to prevent sperm from mixing with semen. It is a method of contraception specifically for men. […]
Colposcopy, an important method in the early diagnosis of cervical cancer, means the observation of the cervix. This observation, performed with an instrument called a colposcope, is a clinical method that involves measuring metabolic and biochemical activity in the tissue. […]
Chlamydia, caused by a bacterium called Chlamydia trachomatis, is one of the most common sexually transmitted diseases. In women, it causes infections such as cervicitis, urethritis, and PIH (Pelvic Inflammatory Disease), while in men... […]
Hyperprolactinemia, a condition that occurs when prolactin hormone levels in the body are above normal, can cause symptoms such as irregular menstrual cycles or absence of menstruation, infertility, or milk production from the breasts without pregnancy. […]
Endometriosis, also known as chocolate cyst in the community, is a condition in which tissue called the endometrium, which lines the inside of the uterus, implants in other tissues outside the uterus. A chronic disease, endometriosis is a condition where the endometrium, the layer lining the inside of the uterus, implants in different tissues outside the uterus. […]
Located on either side of the vagina, inside the labia minora, the secretory glands are called Bartholin's glands. These glands, which provide lubrication during sexual intercourse, open into the vagina via thin ducts. They can also cause infections. […]
A common and quite bothersome experience for women, bad vaginal odor can be a symptom of a health problem. Just as every organ normally has its own unique smell, the vagina is no exception., […]
Progesterone is a type of hormone that is secreted regularly every month in women and prepares the uterus for pregnancy. Progesterone levels rise within a day or two from the second half of the menstrual cycle onwards. […]
Pelvic infection, also known as pelvic inflammatory disease, is a type of bacterial disease that occurs in the uterus, ovaries, and fallopian tubes. They are often polymicrobial, meaning that many different types of microbes are involved in the infection. […]
Osteoporosis, derived from the Greek words osteon (bone) and poros (small hole), is a common metabolic bone disease. It usually begins after the age of 45 and its incidence increases with age; osteoporosis is often linked to estrogen. […]
Menopause, which usually occurs between the ages of 45 and 55, is the term given to the period when a woman's ability to reproduce is no longer present. The mental, hormonal, and physical changes that come with menopause can cause weight gain in some women. […]
Sperm genetics, which are as valuable as a woman's egg, can prevent pregnancy if they are damaged or defective. Sperm analysis is performed on men to detect structural or numerical abnormalities, genetic mutations, and the complete absence of sperm in the semen. […]
The average age for girls to begin menstruation is considered to be between 9 and 14 years old. The first menstrual period typically occurs about a year after the onset of puberty symptoms such as height increase, body hair growth, and breast development. […]
Halk arasında yaygın olarak spiral adı ile bilinen rahim içi araç (Ria) bir doğum kontrol yöntemi olarak kullanılır. Tüplerde bir şekilde döllenmiş bir yumurtanın rahim içine yuvalanmasını önleyen spiraller polietilen (plastik) bir […]