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AGUS (Atypical Glandular Cells of Undetermined Significance) or atypical glandular cells of undetermined signficance, means that abnormal changes were found in the cells of the cervix or the inner lining of the uterus (endometrium) during your screening test. Other terms used to report this finding include

ASCUS (Atypical Squamous Cells of Undetermined Significance) is a term used in cervical cytology, which is the examination of cells from the cervix under a microscope to detect abnormalities. It is a result that can be obtained from a Pap smear or cervical cytology test. ASCUS indicates the presence

When a patient sees her doctor for cervical cancer screening, the doctor may perform a Pap smear or an HPV test or both tests to screen her for changes that may develop into precancer or cancer of the cervix. Women should have routine cervical cancer screenings even if they have no symptoms because these

Acute vaginitis is an inflammation or infection of the vagina and may include symptoms like vulvar or vaginal itching, burning, irritation, pain with intercourse, and abnormal vaginal odor and/or discharge. The most common causes of acute vaginitis are bacterial vaginosis, vaginal candidiasis, and trichomonas. Disclaimer:

Amenorrhea is the absence of menstruation. It is termed primary amenorrhea if a menstrual cycle fails to occur by the age of 15. It is termed secondary amenorrhea if the menstrual cycle stops at some point after menarche. Amenorrhea can be caused by many conditions such as pregnancy, excessive exercise