Female Disorders

Irregular Periods

Irregular Periods

Menstrual periods typically last four to seven days and occur roughly every 28 days. Examples of irregular periods include periods that occur fewer than 21…

PCOD

PCOD

In polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), your ovaries make large amounts of androgens, which are a type of hormone. This hormone prevents or delays ovulation, causing…

Fibroids

Fibroids

Fibroids are abnormal growths that develop in or on a woman's uterus. Sometimes these tumors become quite large and cause severe abdominal pain and heavy…

Dysmenorrhoea

Dysmenorrhoea

Dysmenorrhea is the medical term for painful menstrual periods that are caused by uterine contractions. Primary dysmenorrheal refers to recurrent pain, while secondary dysmenorrheal results…

Infertility

Infertility

Infertility means not being able to become pregnant after a year of trying. If a woman can get pregnant but keeps having miscarriages or stillbirths,…