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  • Endometriosis and Pain
    Learn the signs and symptoms of endometriosis, and see how doctors diagnose and treat this painful disease.
    Mar. 19, 2009
  • Infertility Alternatives
    Fertility treatments are not always successful. As one of the alternatives to becoming pregnant, adoption can be very rewarding. There are many options available, including embryo adoption.
    Sept. 26, 2008
  • Pregnancy Loss
    Couples have often invested tremendous time and resources to achieve that positive pregnancy test. A topic that is not discussed adequately is that of pregnancy loss.
    Sept. 26, 2008
  • Ovarian Cysts
    Ovarian cysts are misunderstood and extremely common.
    Sept. 26, 2008
  • Hydrosalpinx
    Hydrosalpinx describes a fallopian tube that has become dilated and fluid filled.
    Sept. 26, 2008
  • Fibroids
    Fibroids are muscle tumors of the uterus that are very common in the general population.
    Sept. 26, 2008
  • Endometriosis and Fertility
    Endometriosis is tissue normally found lining the inside of the uterus that has implanted in an abnormal location outside of the uterus.
    Sept. 26, 2008
  • Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
    Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a set of clinical findings and not a disease itself. There are many abnormalities which may collectively produce the findings which characterize PCOS.
    Sept. 26, 2008
  • Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome
    Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome (OHSS) occurs in approximately 1 to 5 percent of controlled ovarian hyperstimulation (COH) cycles. Risk factors that predispose a woman to OHSS include polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCO) and other ovulatory disorders.
    Sept. 26, 2008
  • Galactorrhea
    Galactorrhea is the release of milk in a non-pregnant woman.
    Sept. 26, 2008
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Published: Sept. 6, 2007
Updated: Sept. 6, 2007
URL: http://www.dukehealth.org/HealthLibrary/TopicCenters/Women