Cervical Cancer Cervical Cancer It is estimated that approximately 2,500 women were diagnosed with cervical cancer in Turkey in 2018 and approximately 1,250 women died from cervical cancer. Cervical cancer usually does not show symptoms in the early stages, and therefore regular gynecological check-ups are important. However, the following symptoms may occur in later stages:…
Prolactin High Hormone and Its Functions High Prolactin | Prolactin High is a peptide hormone secreted by the pituitary gland. It plays an important role in regulating the production and secretion of breast milk, especially during breastfeeding. However, prolactin also has other functions: Production of Breast Milk: Prolactin stimulates milk production in the mammary glands…
Polyp Polyps are small, protruding masses that can occur in various organs in the body, usually resulting from abnormal cell growth. Polyps can usually be found in internal organs such as the intestines, uterus, nose, and stomach. Polyps in the intestines are usually the most common. In women, they can be observed in the vagina,…
What is Polycystic Ovary Syndrome? Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common hormonal disorders that women experience during their reproductive years. In this case, the woman’s ovaries become larger than normal and small cysts form inside them. These cysts can usually be the size of a pea and disrupt the normal tissue…
What is Myoma? Myomas are benign tumors that form in the muscle layer of the uterus. Also known as fibroids, myomas usually occur during women’s reproductive years. They are very common. Approximately 2 out of every 3 women develop at least 1 myoma at some point in their lives. Myomas originate from the muscle layer…
LEEP Conization Loop electrosurgical excision procedure LEEP Conization | Leep Conization aims to remove abnormal cells from the cervix. Cellular abnormalities in the cervix are typically detected during a Pap smear or HPV screening. These abnormalities can range from precancerous cell changes to cancer. Leep Conization is an office procedure that can be performed under…
Laparoscopic Surgery Laparoscopic surgery is a minimally invasive surgical method and many surgeries can be performed laparoscopically with much smaller incisions instead of the large incisions in open surgery. In laparoscopic surgery, the abdomen is first inflated with carbon dioxide gas to allow easy viewing of the abdomen and safe surgery. Laparoscopy can be performed…
What is Colposcopy and Why is it Done? Colposcopy is a gynecological examination method that allows detailed examination of the cervix and vaginal surfaces. This procedure is usually performed in cases where abnormal cell changes are detected as a result of a smear test (Pap smear) or in the presence of HPV (Human Papilloma Virus)…
Infertility Treatment Methods Intrauterine Insemination (Vaccination Treatment) Infertility Treatment | Intrauterine insemination (IUI) is a treatment method generally used to increase the meeting of sperm and egg in the natural cycle. Basically, it involves placing sperm into the uterus through a catheter. There are two basic methods: natural cycle IUI and stimulated cycle IUI. Natural…
Infertility Infertility is the inability of a couple to conceive despite regular sexual intercourse for a year. Infertility can occur due to both female and male factors. Female Infertility: Female infertility is caused by problems with the female reproductive system. These problems may include hormonal imbalances, decreased number of ovaries, blockages in the tubes, and…
