Endometrium cancer is the most common female reproductive organ cancer in developed countries. It originates from the endometrium layer in the uterus. It is seen in the late reproductive and menopausal years. The average age of onset is 63 years, with most patients between the ages of 50 and 59. Which symptoms do patients present
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The HPV virus is the main cause of cervical cancer, anal cancer, penile cancer and vulvar (external genitalia) cancer. DNA of the HPV virus is found in 99% of cervical cancers. Apart from cancer, HPV causes serious health problems by causing warts (condyloma) on the hands, feet, larynx, anus, penis, vulva and vagina. HPV is
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The HPV virus is a small, non-encapsulated double helix DNA virus surrounded by a capsid. It is a common health problem all over the world. Every year, 80 million people in the world are infected with the HPV virus. It causes genital warts in thirty million people and cervical cancer in five hundred thousand people
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A colposcope is a microscope used to magnify the cervix and vagina 2-40 times. Colposcopy is the process of examining the cervix using a colposcope and special dyes. Who is colposcopy performed on? It is most commonly performed for abnormal smears. A positive HPV test is also an important reason for colposcopy. Indications include abnormal
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The ovaries are 4x3x2 cm organs, one on each side of the uterus. They are responsible for secreting hormones and producing eggs. The egg produced is captured by the tube organs located next to it. The fusion of sperm and egg takes place in the type organs. Cancer can develop in the ovaries over time.
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LEEP and cold conization surgeries are known as cervical shaving. In these surgeries, cervical cancer precursor lesions called CIN, which form on the cervix, are removed. Since the rate of cancerization is high in CIN lesions, it is aimed to remove these tissues from the body. What are the advantages and disadvantages of different methods?
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Endometrial hyperplasia is more commonly known as uterine thickening. It is a condition that needs to be treated because it can turn into cancer of the uterine lining. Who is more common? Endometrial hyperplasia is more common in women who are obese or overweight, who have a history of polycystic ovaries, who have been treated
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Ovarian cysts are sacs that can contain water, blood or fat. They are very common in women and usually do not cause any symptoms. Most ovarian cysts form naturally and disappear within a few months without the need for any treatment. They are often the result of hormonal irregularities. Normally, during each menstrual cycle, follicular
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