Pathologies

Endometriosis Endometriosis is a common disease that affects women of reproductive age.It occurs when the endometrial tissue that is located in the uterine cavity develops outside of this seat . This tissue can implant and grow anywhere in the abdominal cavity, or ...... MORE DETAILS

Myomas This is the most common benign tumor of the uterus , affecting 1 in 5 women. A departure from the muscular wall of the uterus , can be single or, as is more frequently multiple. Its volume is very variable from a small grain of wheat to a mass that o ...... MORE DETAILS

Infertility According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the couple's infertility is a problem that affects 15-20% of couples. In Italy 2 pairs of 10 are infertile. Infertility is defined as inability to achieve a spontaneous pregnancy after one year of un ...... MORE DETAILS

Ovarian Cysts What are the ovaries ? The ovaries are two organs of the female reproductive system. They are located on either side of the uterus , the hollow organ shaped like almond where the fetus grows . Each ovary is about the size and shape of an almond. The ...... MORE DETAILS

Abnormal uterine bleeding The woman's menstrual cycle is determined by the stimulation of the hypothalamic- pituitary hormones ( GnRH , FSH, LH ) on the ovary and the production of ovarian hormones (estrogen and progesterone) that , in turn , stimulate the endometrium , ie th ...... MORE DETAILS

Pelvic inflammatory disease The PID is an infection of the internal reproductive organs of women , involving the uterus , fallopian tubes , ovaries, and surrounding pelvic tissues . These tissues become inflamed , irritated and swollen. The most common causes of PID are chlamyd ...... MORE DETAILS

Prolapse Prolapse means drop. The term genital prolapse indicates the descent of the uterus , but often also of the bladder and rectum , which may appear on the outside of the vagina , and sometimes also leak completely .   What produces it? Essentia ...... MORE DETAILS

Urinary incontinence Urinary incontinence is the involuntary loss of urine through the urethra.     It is often called the " silent disease " because women who suffer from it rarely speak to your doctor. Yet it is a very common condition that affects about 2 ...... MORE DETAILS

HPV HPV is contracted through direct contact ( sexual intercourse, oral and dermal) or in unclean places (eg public toilets not cleaned to the standard). Are not present in biological fluids such as blood or semen . The risk of acquiring an HPV infection ...... MORE DETAILS

Uterine cancer The uterus is the organ of the female is welcomed and where the embryo develops during pregnancy . Has the shape of an inverted funnel , and is formed by two main parts: the lower end , called the neck or cervix , in direct connection with the vagina ...... MORE DETAILS

Cervical cancer The uterus is the organ of the female is welcomed and where the embryo develops during pregnancy . Has the shape of an inverted funnel , and is formed by two main parts : the upper part called the body of the uterus and the lower end of said neck or ...... MORE DETAILS

Vaginal and vulvar cancer The vulva is the external part of the female genitalia . Apart from the vaginal opening ( vestibule ) includes large and small lips - skin structures that protect the vaginal opening - and the clitoris, formed by very sensitive tissue that swells to ...... MORE DETAILS

Ovarian Cancer The ovaries are two organs of the size of about three inches (but with variations with respect to age ) located a right and a left to the uterus they are connected to the fallopian tubes. Their are two functions : to produce eggs and female sex horm ...... MORE DETAILS