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IUD stands for intrauterine device and has also been called long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARC). The IUD is a small, T-shaped piece of plastic that is placed in the uterus to prevent sperm from fertilizing the egg. It is important to know that this method of birth control does NOT protect against

Irregular menstrual bleeding, or abnormal uterine bleeding, includes any of the following: heavy bleeding during menstrual cycles lasting more than 7 days or soaking through one or more pads every hour, bleeding between periods, bleeding or spotting after intercourse, menstrual cycles with intervals

Kegel exercises strengthen the pelvic floor muscles and are important as women age. As the pelvic floor muscle weakens over time, the uterus, bladder and bowel can descend and create a bulge into the vagina. This is called pelvic organ prolapse. Fortunately, Kegel exercises are easy to do. Disclaimer:

LSIL, or low-grade squamous intraepithelial lesion, is an abnormal Pap smear finding that indicates mildly abnormal changes in the cells of the cervix. In the majority of cases, LSIL will resolve over time without treatment. However, in some patients, this mild abnormality can progress to cancer and

Mastalgia is the medical term for breast pain and it is a common condition in women. Breast pain can be cyclic or noncyclic, unilateral or bilateral, and may be asscoiated with fibrocystic changes of the breast. Various causes of breast pain include hormonal fluctuations, fibroadenomas, cysts, and duct