Gynecology

PMOS (PCOS), endometriosis, adenomyosis, fibroids, uterine polyps, ovarian cysts, irregular periods, vaginal discharge and infections, vaginismus, menopause and healthy ageing, and cervical cancer screening.

PMOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome – PCOS): The New Name, Symptoms and Treatment

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) was renamed Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS) in 2026 following a global consensus. Affecting about one in eight women of r...

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Endometriosis: Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment

Endometriosis is tissue similar to the lining of the uterus growing outside the uterus, most often on the ovaries and pelvic lining. It affects about one in ten women of...

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Uterine Fibroids: Symptoms, Effect on Fertility and Treatment

Fibroids are benign tumours of the uterine muscle found in many women by the age of 50. Most cause no symptoms and need no treatment. When they cause heavy periods, pelvi...

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Ovarian Cysts: Types, Monitoring and When Surgery Is Needed

Most ovarian cysts are functional cysts related to the menstrual cycle that disappear on their own within a few cycles. Persistent cysts such as endometriomas, dermoid cy...

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Irregular Periods and Abnormal Uterine Bleeding

A normal cycle lasts 24-38 days and bleeding usually lasts less than 8 days. Marked changes in cycle length, very heavy or prolonged bleeding, bleeding between periods an...

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Menopause: Healthy Ageing, Symptoms and Hormone Therapy Options

Menopause is the permanent end of periods due to loss of ovarian function, defined after 12 months without a period. The average age in Türkiye is around 47-49. Hot flush...

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Pap Smear and HPV Test: Cervical Cancer Screening

Cervical cancer is largely preventable with regular screening using the HPV test and Pap smear (cytology). The national programme in Türkiye recommends HPV testing with c...

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HPV Vaccine: Who, When and How Many Doses?

The HPV vaccine protects against the HPV types that cause most cervical cancers and genital warts. It is most effective when given at ages 9-14, before sexual activity be...

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Contraception: Choosing the Right Method for You

Contraceptive methods include long-acting reversible methods (IUD and implant), hormonal methods (pill, patch, ring, injection), barrier methods (condom) and permanent me...

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Uterine and Cervical Polyps: Endometrial and Cervical Polyps

Two types of polyp occur in the uterus: uterine polyps (endometrial polyps), which arise from the inner lining of the uterus, and cervical polyps, which arise from the ce...

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Vaginal Discharge and Vaginal Infections: Bacterial Vaginosis, Thrush and Trichomonas

Vaginal discharge is normal in women of reproductive age, and its amount and consistency change with the menstrual cycle, pregnancy, breastfeeding and menopause. A change...

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Adenomyosis: Symptoms, Diagnosis, Effect on Pregnancy and Treatment

Adenomyosis is a condition in which tissue from the inner lining of the uterus (the endometrium) is found within the muscular wall of the uterus. It can cause heavy and p...

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Vaginismus: Causes, Diagnosis and Treatment Approach

Vaginismus is the involuntary tightening of the pelvic floor muscles around the vaginal entrance, making intercourse, tampon use or a gynaecological examination difficult...

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Ectopic Pregnancy: Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment

An ectopic pregnancy is a pregnancy that implants outside the uterine cavity, most often in a fallopian tube, and occurs in about 1-2% of pregnancies. It may cause no sym...

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Women's health at every age

Gynecological examinations are the foundation of women's health, covering menstrual health, fertility, hormonal changes and cancer screening. Regular check-ups help detect preventable conditions such as cervical cancer early, even in women without symptoms.

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