When a woman finds a lump in her breast, it can be scary, but certain tests can help her find out quickly if something is really wrong, or if the lump is nothing to worry about. A breast biopsy is one of those tests.
A hysterectomy is a common procedure that some women may need to help stop pain, bleeding, or other problems. It can be done in several ways, one of which is abdominally. In this video, you'll find out medical conditions that may require a hysterectomy and what to expect if you need this procedure.
Magnetic resonance imaging creates detailed images of the body using large magnets and a computer. For breast MRI, a woman will lie face down with her breasts positioned through holes in a table.
Pelvic inflammatory disease is a bacterial infection of the pelvic organs. It may affect only the fallopian tubes, or it may include all the pelvic organs, the uterus, ovaries, and fallopian tubes. This video explains how this common disease occurs and what steps you can take to prevent it.
The goal of breast cancer screening is to detect cancer at the earliest possible stage, when it is most treatable. Watch this video to learn the three types of breast screening—a breast self-exam, a clinical exam by your doctor, and a mammogram.
