Chronic Pelvic Pain The complexity of chronic pelvic pain can be baffling. A variety of health issues such as endometriosis, bladder pain syndrome, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) , pelvic floor muscle dysfunction, or uterine leiomyoma can account for the severe pain some 20 percent of women experience because of this condition. Defined as persistent pain between the belly button and pubic bone, that lasts for…
GLOSSARY Acanthosis Nigricans: Patches of skin that are thicker, darker, and like velvet. This condition is associated with diabetes or prediabetes. Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS): A group of signs and symptoms, usually of severe infections, in a person who has human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Adenomyosis: A condition in which the tissue that normally lines the uterus begins to grow in the…
Mammography and Other Screening Tests for Breast Problems What is a screening test? A screening test is used to detect diseases in persons who have no symptoms or indicators. This enables for early intervention. Why is breast screening important? By the age of 75, one out of every eight women in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer.…
