Discusses complete physical exam of a woman's pelvic organs by a health professional. Includes info on exam of vagina, cervix, uterus, and ovaries. Explains how exam is done. Discusses speculum, stirrups, Pap test, and reproductive health problems.
A pelvic exam is done to check the pelvic organs. It lets a doctor see the vagina and cervix and check the size and position of the uterus and ovaries.
The doctor places a vaginal speculum into the vagina. The speculum helps to open the vagina a little bit. This allows the doctor to examine the inside of the vagina and the cervix.
Learn how to do exercises that can help prevent urine leakage.
The muscles of the pelvic floor hold the pelvic organs in place. You can notice the pelvic floor muscles most when you squeeze to keep yourself from urinating.
What is pelvic inflammatory disease? Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is an infection of your uterus, fallopian tubes, or ovaries. If it's not treated right away, PID can cause scars in the fallopian tubes. This can make it harder to get pregnant. It can also cause other long-term problems, like pelvic pain or tubal...
Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is an infection of the uterus, fallopian tubes, or ovaries. If it isn't treated, PID can cause scar tissue in the fallopian tubes. This can lead to chronic pelvic pain, infertility, and other problems. PID may not cause any symptoms. When it does, the most common symptom is pain in the...
A tubo-ovarian abscess is a pocket of pus that forms during an infection of a fallopian tube and ovary. This abscess is often caused by pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). A tubo-ovarian abscess is usually diagnosed with a physical exam and pelvic ultrasound. Some abscesses are found by using surgery ( laparoscopy or...
Pelvic lymph nodes are part of the lymph system, which carries fluid, nutrients, and waste material between the body tissues and the bloodstream. Lymph nodes are connected by a system of channels that run throughout the body. Cancer may spread through the lymph nodes to distant parts of the body.
Pelvic organ prolapse means that an organ in your lower belly—such as your bladder—has moved from its normal position and is pressing against your vagina. This can happen when the muscles and tissues that support your pelvic organs get weak or damaged. It may be painful or uncomfortable. But it usually isn't dangerous.
What is pelvic organ prolapse? Pelvic organ prolapse means that a pelvic organ—such as your bladder—has moved from its normal position and is pressing against your vagina. This can happen when the muscles and tissues that hold your pelvic organs in place get weak or damaged. Pelvic organ prolapse is common. It isn't...
Guides through decision to have surgery for pelvic organ prolapse. Explains symptoms and discusses several types of surgeries used for different symptoms. Covers benefits and risks. Includes an interactive tool to help you make your decision.
Pelvic pain in women occurs in the pelvic area, which is located below the belly button. It has many possible causes.
Sit in a comfortable, neutral position, with your feet flat on the floor and your buttocks near the front of the seat. Gently roll your shoulders forward. Feel the weight move backward on your "sit" bones. Now straighten up slowly, rolling your hips and lower spine forward while your shoulders move back up. Repeat 8 to...
Stand in a comfortable, neutral position with your hands on your hips. Gently rock the top of your hips backward, flattening your back. Your thumbs will turn down slightly. Return to neutral position. Now gently rock the top of your hips forward, arching your back. Your thumbs will turn up slightly. Return to neutral...
This exercise strengthens your back, hip, and abdomen muscles. Positioned on your hands and knees, place your hands directly under your shoulders and your knees under your hips. Breathe in deeply. Tuck your head downward and round your back up, making a curve with your back in the shape of the letter C. Hold this...
This exercise strengthens your lower back and pelvis. It is for use during the first 4 months of pregnancy. After this point, lying on your back is not recommended, because it can cause blood circulation problems for you and your fetus. Lie on your back. Keep your knees relaxed. Tighten your belly and buttocks muscles...
Lie on your back with your knees bent and your feet flat on the floor. Tighten your belly muscles by pulling your belly button in toward your spine. Press your lower back to the floor. You should feel your hips and pelvis rock back. Hold for about 6 seconds while breathing smoothly, and then relax. Repeat 8 to 12 times.
Lie on your back with your knees bent. "Brace" your stomach-tighten your muscles by pulling in and imagining your belly button moving toward your spine. You should feel like your back is pressing to the floor and your hips and pelvis are rocking back. Hold for about 6 seconds while breathing smoothly. Repeat 8 to 12 times.
Discusses test that uses sound waves to make a picture of organs and structures in the lower belly (pelvis). Covers transabdominal, transrectal, and transvaginal ultrasound. Discusses use to check for different cancers.
Pembrolizumab is a cancer medicine that is used alone or in combination with other medicines to treat certain types of cancer such as: skin cancer (melanoma, Merkel cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma); lung cancer; head and neck cancer; classical Hodgkin lymphoma; primary mediastinal large B-cell lymphoma; cancer...
For treating cancer. Brand Name(s): Keytruda. Generic Name: Pembrolizumab.
Pemetrexed is used to treat adults with non-squamous non-small cell lung cancer when the cancer has returned or spread after chemotherapy. . Pemetrexed is also used to treat adults with malignant pleural mesothelioma (a form of lung cancer associated with exposure to asbestos) that cannot be removed by surgery or people...
Provides a summary of interactions with vitamins, herbs, and food
For treating cancer. Brand Name(s): Alimta. Generic Name: Pemetrexed.
Pemigatinib is used in adults to treat bile duct cancer that has spread to other parts of the body (metastatic) or cannot be removed with surgery. Pemigatinib is usually given after your cancer has been treated with another medicine. Pemigatinib is used only if your cancer has a specific genetic marker (an abnormal...
For treating cancer. Brand Name(s): Pemazyre. Generic Name: Pemigatinib.
Provides a summary of interactions with vitamins, herbs, and food
Penciclovir topical (for the skin) is an antiviral medication that is used to treat cold sores on the lips that are caused by the herpes simplex virus. This medicine is for adults and children who are at least 12 years old. Penciclovir topical is not a cure for cold sores and you may continue to have them in the future...
For cold sore. Brand Name(s): Denavir. Generic Name: Penciclovir.
