A cervical biopsy is a surgical procedure in which a small amount of tissue is removed from the cervix. The cervix is the lower, narrow end of the uterus located at the end of the vagina. A cervical biopsy is…
Pap Smear
A Pap smear, also called a Pap test, is a screening procedure for cervical cancer. It tests for the presence of precancerous or cancerous cells on the cervix. The cervix is the opening of the uterus. During the routine procedure,…
Colposcopy
Colposcopy is a medical diagnostic procedure that uses an instrument with magnifying lenses, called a colposcope, to closely examine cervix and the tissues of vagina and vulva. Many premalignant lesions and malignant lesions in these areas have discernible characteristics which…
Infertility – types, causes, treatment, medications, and tests
Infertility happens when a couple cannot conceive after having regular unprotected sex. It is often defined as not conceiving after 12 months of regular sexual intercourse without the use of birth control. 8 to 12 percent of couples worldwide experience…