Oligoovulation

Ovulating infrequently or irregularly. Usually, a woman ovulates, or releases a mature egg once a month, about halfway through her cycle. Oligoovulation is seen in women with irregular cycles, or very long cycles (more then 50 days). This may make it difficult to track your fertile days if trying to conceive.

Anovulation

Absence of ovulation when it is normally expected. Anovulation is characterized by irregularity of menstrual periods; unpredictable variability of intervals, duration, or bleeding. It can also cause your period to stop or excessive bleeding.

Polymenorrhea

Menstrual cycles with intervals of 21 days or fewer.

Oligomenorrhea

Infrequent or light menstrual periods (intervals exceeding 35 days).

Dysmenorrhea

Cramps or painful menstruation. Dysmenorrhea involves menstrual periods that are accompanied by either sharp, intermittent pain or dull, aching pain, usually in the pelvis or lower abdomen.

Amenorrhea

Absence of a menstrual period in a woman of reproductive age. This occurs most often during pregnancy and lactation (breastfeeding). Outside of the reproductive years amenorrhea may occur during childhood and after menopause.

Menorrhagia

Abnormally heavy and prolonged period. Causes may be due to abnormal blood clotting, disruption of normal hormonal regulation of periods or disorders of the endometrial lining of the uterus. Depending upon the cause, it may be associated with abnormally painful periods.

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Cervical polyps are non-cancerous and found on the surface of the cervical canal. They can cause irregular menstrual bleeding and often show no symptoms. They are most common in women older than 20 who have had several pregnancies. They are rare in girls who have not started menstruating.

They can result from long-term (chronic) inflammation, an abnormal response to an increase in estrogen levels, or congestion of blood vessels in the cervical canal.

Treatment involves a simple outpatient procedure of removing the polyps from the cervical canal; prognosis is generally good and regrowth is uncommon. This can be done by gently twisting the polyp, tying it tightly at the base, or removing it with special forceps. A solution is applied to the base of the polyp to stop any bleeding.

Polyps do not need to be removed unless they bleed, are very large, or have an unusual appearance. About 1% of cervical polyps will show neoplastic change (abnormal proliferation of cells in a tissue or organ) which may lead to cancer.

Most of the time cervical polyps show no symptoms, but if symptoms do occur they can include intermenstrual bleeding, abnormally heavy menstrual bleeding, vaginal bleeding in post-menopausal women, bleeding after sex and thick white vaginal discharge.

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What is the Digene® HPV Test?

The Digene® HPV Test is the only test for high-risk types of HPV approved by the FDA. There are more than a dozen types of “high-risk” HPV that can cause harmful changes in the cervix. The cervix is the lower part of the uterus (womb), which opens into the vagina. These abnormal cell changes, called dysplasia may gradually develop into cervical cancer if not treated.

However, most HPV infections are cleared rapidly by the immune system and do not progress to cervical cancer. Researchers estimate that 70 percent of new HPV infections (including those that are “high risk”) go away within one year, and 91 percent are gone within two years. It’s only when high-risk types of HPV stay “active” that the risk of developing dysplasia and cervical cancer increases significantly.

Important Facts about the Digene HPV Test

• In a Pap test, a laboratory technician visually examines a sample of cervical cells under a microscope to look for abnormal changes. Thus, the findings – no matter what type is used – are inexact, and are subject to human error and interpretation.
• The Digene® HPV Test (the only such test approved by the FDA) uses advanced molecular technology to detect the DNA (genetic material) of 13 high-risk types of HPV, the virus shown to actually cause virtually all cases of cervical cancer.
• The test is done at the same time as the Pap, so women don’t need to do anything more than ask for it.
• The Digene HPV Test is based on proprietary “Hybrid Capture” technology, which combines two innovations from the rapidly evolving field of life sciences – DNA/RNA probes and monoclonal antibodies – to allow rapid, standardized gene testing in virtually any laboratory setting.
• The Digene HPV Test was first approved in 1999 for follow-up evaluation in women of all ages whose Pap results are uncertain – typically referred to as “ASC-US” (atypical squamous cells of undetermined significance).
• In 2003, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the Digene HPV Test for cervical cancer screening, in conjunction with a Pap, in women age 30 and older.
• Use of HPV testing for routine screening is recognized in guidelines issued by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, the American Cancer Society and the Association of Reproductive Health Professionals.
• The majority of insurance companies cover the HPV test for routine screening.
• By combining the HPV and Pap tests, the ability to identify women at risk for cervical cancer is increased to virtually 100 percent.1
• In one study, Digene’s HPV test identified 100 percent of the women with advanced cervical disease (cervical intraepithelial neoplasia [CIN] grades 2 and 3), compared to only 58 percent identified by the conventional Pap and 84 percent by the newer, “liquid-based” Pap.2
• In study to study, the sensitivity of Digene’s HPV test consistently exceeds the Pap.3

For more information, visit www.thehpvtest.com

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1.J Cuzick, A Szarewski, H Cubie, G Hulman et al, “Management of Women Who Test Positive for High-Risk Types of Human Papillomavirus: The Hart Study.” The Lancet 2003 362: 1871-1876.

2.Clavel C, Masure M, Bory JP, Putaud I, Mangeonjean C, Lorenzato F et al. Human papillomavirus Testing in Primary Screening for the Detection of High-Grade Cervical Lesions: A Study of 7932 Women. Br J Cancer 2001; 89(12): 1616-1623.

3.Lorincz A, Richart R. Human Papillomavirus DNA Testing as an Adjunct to Cytology in Cervical Screening Programs. Arch Pathol Lab Med. 2003; 127: 959-968.

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Headaches, in conjunction with birth control use, should always be taken seriously as this could be the precursor of a stroke (a serious, but not common, side effect of the pill.) But before you stop taking your birth control – which you shouldn’t without talking to your doctor – let’s discuss the difference between dangerous headaches and minor headaches.

Headaches that may require immediate stoppage of the pill are those associated with neurological symptoms such as: vision problems, trouble speaking, abnormal skin sensations (itching, tingling, or burning) or weakness of a limb, and migraine headaches that start or worsen while on birth control pills. A migraine is a severe recurring headache, usually affecting only one side of the head, characterized by sharp pain and often accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and visual disturbances. Based on these symptoms your doctor may have you stop taking the pill and refer you to a neurologist.

Tension headaches are a frequent problem in women but do not require stoppage of your birth control. These type of headaches do not show any likelihood of serious complications and can be treated with an over-the-counter pain med. They commonly start in the neck, are bilateral (affecting both sides of the head), and are not associated with an aura or neurological problems. The drop in estrogen during your pill-free week can sometimes be the tension headache trigger.

If you are taking the pill and suffer from headaches, discussing your symptoms with your doctor, minor or major, is the best thing you can do. Do not stop taking the pill without first talking to your doctor.

The most serious side effect associated with the pill is a greater chance of blood clots, stroke and heart attack. These problems occur in only a small number of women who use birth control pills. Women who are at the highest risk of developing these problems are those who smoke, are over thirty-five and those with other health problems such as diabetes, high blood pressure, heart or vascular disease or blood cholesterol and triglyceride abnormalities.

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