Gynecology

Dr. Rob explains · is the medical term used to refer to the absence of menstruation. It is made up of three word parts: a – meaning a lack of , meno - meaning menstruation, and - rrhea referring to discharge. Amenorrhea can be classified in two categories: primary and secondary. Primary amenorrhea refers to an age when menstruation should have already started and is classified as not getting a period by age 15. However, if a woman is already experiencing a normal menstrual cycle and has missed 3 or more periods, this is considered secondary amenorrhea. A common reason for primary amenorrhea is a hormone imbalance while a main reason for secondary amenorrhea is pregnancy.

Dr. Rob explains · Dysmenorrhea refers to difficulty with menstruation and is comprised of three word parts: dys – meaning difficult or poor, meno - meaning menstruation and - rrhea referring to discharge. In cases of severe cramping during menstruation, uterine contractions can briefly cut off blood flow to the uterus. This makes menstruation extremely painful - more so than normal cramping. Other causes for women to have particularly difficult menstruation include: endometriosis, pelvic inflammatory disease, (which will both be explained further in this lesson) as well as growths called uterine fibroids.

Dr. Rob explains · A hysteroptosis occurs when the uterus falls out of its normal position in the abdomen. This process of falling out of normal position is referred to as a prolapse. The medical term hysteroptosis is made up of two word parts: hystero - meaning uterus and - optosis referring to a prolapse . When ligaments holding the uterus in place become weakened and or stretched, the uterus can fall out of position from its normal location just up over the urinary bladder. The severity of a prolapse is measured in levels of degrees from 1 to 4. In a first degree prolapse, the uterus has only moved a small degree and treatment is rarely necessary. This type of prolapse is common in women of menopausal age who have had one or more vaginal births in their lifetime.

Dr. Rob explains · Monilia is a fungus specifically named Candida albicans. If this fungus spreads in either the vagina or in the mouth, it is considered moniliasis or a yeast infection. This medical term refers to the particular type of fungus combined with the word part -iasis that indicates an infestation or infection. Certain medical conditions or the use of antibiotics can disturb the balance of microbes that usually resists infections. This lack of microbes allows for an overgrowth of fungus to occur. Typical treatment for moniliasis is simply anti-fungal medications.