Uterine cerclage is a surgery indicated to prevent premature birth in women who have cervical insufficiency, which is a dilation that can begin in the first or second trimester of pregnancy. This surgery, also called cerclage of the cervix or cervical cerclage, is performed by the obstetrician in the hospital, transvaginally and, in some cases, […]
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Uterine cerclage is a surgery indicated to prevent premature birth in women who have cervical insufficiency, which is a dilation that can begin in the first or second trimester of pregnancy. This surgery, also called cerclage of the cervix or cervical cerclage, is performed by the obstetrician in the hospital, transvaginally and, in some cases, […]
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Uterine fibroids can cause different symptoms depending on their size, quantity and location in the uterus. The most common symptoms are abdominal pain and bleeding outside of the menstrual period. Although in most cases fibroids do not cause symptoms and are identified during routine examinations, women may initially experience abnormal vaginal bleeding or changes in […]
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Uterine fibroid, also known as uterine myoma, is a benign tumor formed by muscle tissue, which is located in the uterus and can have different sizes. Fibromas generally do not cause symptoms, but in some cases they can lead to abdominal pain, heavy bleeding and even cause complications during pregnancy. Treatment varies greatly depending on […]
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Fibroids can be classified as subserous, intramural or submucosal according to the location in which they develop in the uterus, that is, whether they appear on the outermost wall of the uterus, between walls or in the outermost part of the uterus. Most cases of fibroids do not lead to the appearance of signs or […]
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Uterine rupture is the disruption of the muscles of the uterus during the last trimester of pregnancy or at the time of birth, which can result in excessive bleeding and severe abdominal pain, being a serious obstetric complication. Uterine rupture, also called uterine rupture, is more common in women who have uterine scars, whether due […]
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Uterine atony corresponds to the loss of the uterus’ ability to contract after childbirth, which increases the risk of postpartum hemorrhage, putting the woman’s life at risk. This situation can happen more easily in women who are pregnant with twins, who are under 20 years old or over 40 years old, or who are overweight. […]
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Uterine fibroids can cause different symptoms depending on their size, quantity and location in the uterus. The most common symptoms are abdominal pain and bleeding outside of the menstrual period. Although in most cases fibroids do not cause symptoms and are identified during routine examinations, women may initially experience abnormal vaginal bleeding or changes in […]
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A uterine polyp is the abnormal growth of endometrial cells, which leads to the formation of a nodule that can cause symptoms such as vaginal bleeding outside of menstruation, heavy menstrual flow, abdominal pain and/or difficulty getting pregnant in some cases. Although the exact cause of uterine polyps, also called endometrial polyps, is not known, […]
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Uterine fibroid is a type of benign tumor that forms in the muscular tissue of the uterus and can also be called uterine fibroma or leiomyoma. The location of the fibroid in the uterus can vary, as can its size, which can be microscopic or several centimeters long. Fibroids are relatively common and, in most […]
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