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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesSymptomsTransmisionDiagnosisTreatmentComplicationsPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Symptoms Transmision Diagnosis Treatment Complications Prevention Ureaplasmais a genus of bacteria that primarily infects the genitals and urinary tract. It can be passed through sexual contact but is not considered asexually transmitted infection (STI)because of its low degree of pathogenicity (capacity to cause disease). It is estimated that a large proportion of the sexually active population is infected withUreaplasmawithout it causing any symptoms....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPrognosis Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prognosis Theurethrais a thin tube through which urine from the bladder leaves the body. The urethra is about 8 inches long and allows for the passage of semen and urine in men. The urethra in women is about 1.5 inches long and only transports urine. Malignant cells rarely arise in the urethra....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is It?SymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPrognosis Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is It? Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prognosis Aurethral caruncleis the most common benign lesion of the female urethra. Most commonly seen inpostmenopausalwomen, urethral caruncles are rare in men. Lack of estrogen can cause changes to the organs of the genitourinary system (organs of the reproductive and urinary systems) that can lead to the development of a urethral caruncle....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsDiagnosisCausesComplicationsTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Diagnosis Causes Complications Treatment Theurethrais a thin tube that carries urine from the bladder to the outside of the body. Urethral prolapse (urethrocele) is when part of this tube’s inner lining turns inside out and sticks out through the external opening of the urethra. The inner lining creates a circular or doughnut-shaped bulge in the urethral opening....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPrognosisCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prognosis Coping Urinary retention is when you are unable to empty yourbladdercompletely. It can affect both males and females and be acute (sudden and severe) or chronic (long-developing). Verywell / Jessica Olah This article looks at the symptoms and causes of urinary retention in men and women and explains how the condition is diagnosed and treated....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Symptoms may come and go quickly or they can be long-lasting. The appearance may be enough for diagnosis, but chronic cases may require allergy testing, a physical challenge, or other tests. Antihistamines are typically used to treat urticaria, although H2 blockers, corticosteroids, antidepressants, and anti-asthma drugs may also be prescribed. Verywell / Emily Roberts...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypesSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prevention This article covers the types of hives, their symptoms, how to treat hives, and how to prevent them from reappearing. Types of Urticaria Knowing the different types of hives is helpful for treatment. The type you have can indicate how long they will last and how they are treated....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesSymptomsDiagnosisTreatmentFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment Frequently Asked Questions Uterine atony—also called atony of the uterus—is a complication of pregnancy that occurs after the delivery stage of labor. It is a failure of the uterus to contract following delivery. It can lead to a very serious—even life-threatening—condition known aspostpartum hemorrhage(bleeding) if not treated promptly. Uterine atony is considered the most common cause of postpartum hemorrhage....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Uterine Prolapse?SymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPreventionCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Uterine Prolapse? Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prevention Coping When thepelvic floormuscles become too weak to support theuterus, the reproductive organ can begin to drop into the vagina. In some cases, the uterus can protrude out of the vagina. This is called uterine prolapse. Although only about 3% of people will experience symptoms, proper health screening is important for the early detection, diagnosis, and treatment of uterine prolapse....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsYeast InfectionsTreatmentSelf-CareImprovement Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Yeast Infections Treatment Self-Care Improvement Vaginal atrophy describes thinning, drying, and inflammation of the lining of thevagina. It occurs when estrogen levels drop due tomenopause. Vaginal atrophy can happen with natural menopause, surgical menopause, or from conditions or medicines that block estrogen.Other names for vaginal atrophy are atrophic vaginitis andgenitourinarysyndromeof menopause. This article addresses symptoms of vaginal atrophy and ways to increase moisture and reduce irritation....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypes of Vaginal CancerVaginal Cancer SymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPrognosisCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types of Vaginal Cancer Vaginal Cancer Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prognosis Coping Vaginal cancer is a disease in which cells in the vagina begin to grow out of control. It’s considered a rare form of cancer, with only about one of every 1,100 women developing vaginal cancer in her lifetime.It is more common in women age 60 or older....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSignsTypesCausesDiagnosisTreatmentFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Signs Types Causes Diagnosis Treatment Frequently Asked Questions Vaginal prolapse, also known as vaginal hernia, is when the vagina slips out of place in the body. Sometimes the vagina moves only slightly or it can shift significantly. In the most severe cases, it can protrude from the body. Vaginal prolapse can cause discomfort but can be treated with vaginal physical therapy, medication, or surgery, if necessary....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Coping Vaginal thrush is another term for a vaginalyeast infection. It is very common, and the vast majority of people with vaginas will experience vaginal thrush at least once in their lives. Most cases of vaginal thrush are easy to treat. However, some people experience recurrent thrush, also known as recurrent vaginal candidiasis....