What is the vulva?
The vulva is the external part of the female genital anatomy. It includes all of the structures that can be seen on the outside of the body, including the labia, clitoris, urethral opening, and vaginal opening.
What is the vagina?
The vagina is a flexible muscular canal that connects the vulva to the cervix. It plays important roles in menstruation, sexual intercourse, childbirth, and maintaining a healthy reproductive environment.
What are the fallopian tubes?
The fallopian tubes are two narrow tubes that connect the ovaries to the uterus and help transport eggs during the reproductive cycle.
What are the ovaries?
The ovaries are two small reproductive organs located on either side of the uterus. Their main functions are to produce eggs and release hormones that regulate the menstrual cycle.
What is the uturus?
The uterus, sometimes called the womb, is a hollow muscular organ where a pregnancy develops.
What is the cervix?
The cervix is the lower part of the uterus that connects the uterus to the vagina. Although relatively small, the cervix plays an important role in menstruation, fertility, pregnancy, and childbirth.
What is menstruation?
Menstruation is the monthly shedding of the uterine lining when pregnancy does not occur. It is a normal part of the reproductive cycle and is regulated by hormonal changes that prepare the body for a possible pregnancy each month.
What is an operative delivery?
An operative delivery is a birth that requires medical assistance beyond a spontaneous vaginal birth. This may include vacuum-assisted delivery, forceps-assisted delivery, or cesarean section when intervention is needed to support the safety of the mother, baby, or both.
What is normal labor and birth?
Labor induction is the process of stimulating labor before it begins naturally. It is performed when healthcare professionals determine that delivering the baby may be safer than continuing the pregnancy.
What is labor induction?
Labor induction is the process of stimulating labor before it begins naturally. It is performed when healthcare professionals determine that delivering the baby may be safer than continuing the pregnancy.
What is a Pap Smear?
A Pap smear, also known as a Pap test or cervical screening test, is a procedure used to collect cells from the cervix for examination. The purpose of the test is to identify abnormal cervical cell changes before they develop into more serious conditions.
What is HPV?
Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a common virus that affects the skin and mucous membranes. HPV is primarily transmitted through intimate skin-to-skin contact and is one of the most common viral infections worldwide.
What is an induction catheter?
An induction catheter is a medical device used to support cervical ripening as part of labor induction. The catheter is placed in the cervix by a trained healthcare professional and works by applying gentle mechanical pressure, which can help prepare the cervix for labor.
What is fertility?
The first signs of pregnancy can vary from woman to woman. A missed period is often one of the earliest and most common signs, particularly for women with regular menstrual cycles. Other early symptoms may include fatigue, breast tenderness, nausea, and increased sensitivity to smells.
Pregnancy symptoms
The first signs of pregnancy can vary from woman to woman. A missed period is often one of the earliest and most common signs, particularly for women with regular menstrual cycles. Other early symptoms may include fatigue, breast tenderness, nausea, and increased sensitivity to smells.
What are cervical cell changes?
Cervical cell changes are abnormal changes in the cells of the cervix that are usually detected through cervical screening. Most cell changes are not cancer, but some may require monitoring or treatment to help prevent cervical cancer.
What is PCOS?
PCOS stands for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. It is a common hormonal condition that affects up to 1 in 10 women of reproductive age.
What is endometriosis?
Endometriosis is a chronic condition where tissue similar to the lining of the uterus (the endometrium) grows outside the uterus.
What is a pelvic exam?
A pelvic exam is a clinical examination of the female reproductive organs to assess gynecological health, investigate symptoms, and support diagnosis or treatment.
What is a vaginal speculum?
Learn what a vaginal speculum is, and why Induvita has developed a new edition of this 1800th medical device.