Cysts: causes and forms Cysts can develop in a wide variety of body sites and at any age. There are many different causes. Some cysts develop when drainage is obstructed from a cavity that produces or contains fluid. For example, if the outflow duct of a sebaceous gland in the skin is blocked, a sebaceous … Cysts: Causes, Symptoms, Therapy
Among the many technical terms used by medical professionals, the term “tumor” most often gives rise to misunderstanding and groundless, unnecessary anxiety. A typical example: the gynecologist discovers cysts on the woman’s ovaries during an examination. He notes the diagnosis “adnexal tumor” on the medical chart or in the hospital admission, meaning only that something … Cysts and Fibroids
The menopause (climacteric) is accompanied by a series of hormonal changes in women. The time at which the menopause begins can vary from person to person; on average, women have completed the menopause by the age of 58. During the menopause, the ovaries produce fewer hormones and the ability to reproduce decreases. This process occurs … Pain in the ovaries during menopause
Therapy The treatment of pain in the area of the ovaries during menopause depends on the type and cause of the symptoms. For example, if ovarian inflammation is present, in addition to antibiotic treatment, bed rest, sexual abstinence and the removal of foreign bodies such as a coil (intrauterine device) are necessary. If cysts cause … Therapy | Pain in the ovaries during menopause
Prophylaxis Since the menopause is a time of hormonal change to which the body must first get used to, there are a number of so-called climacteric complaints caused by changes in sex hormone production. If serious diseases of the ovaries have been ruled out by a doctor, some rules of conduct can help against pain … Prophylaxis | Pain in the ovaries during menopause
Introduction Many women suffer from sudden pain in the lower abdomen during their menstruation or during their cycle. Often there is also abdominal pain during ovulation. The causes are usually harmless. The pain is often caused by contractions of the uterus during menstruation or ovulation. Particularly sensitive women can feel their ovulation by a sudden … Painful ovaries after menstruation
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What is the choroidal plexus? The plexus choroideus is a collection of intertwined blood vessels. Both veins (running towards the heart) and arteries (running away from the heart) are involved in the formation of the plexus. They are all located in cavities inside the brain (brain ventricles), which are filled with cerebrospinal fluid (liquor). The … Plexus choroideus
What is a painful vas deferens? The vas deferens, also called Ducutus deferens, has its origin in the epididymis, from which it runs via the inguinal canal to the bladder and finally flows into the urethra. Functionally, the vas deferens plays a decisive role, especially for the transport of sperm produced in the testicles. In … Pain in the vas deferens
Diagnosis In addition to a detailed medical history (anamnesis), a thorough physical examination is crucial for the diagnosis of spermatic cord pain. For example, possible primary inflammation of the prostate or testicles can already be detected by an enlargement and painfulness due to pressure of the organ. Furthermore, differential diagnoses such as a hernia can … Diagnosis | Pain in the vas deferens
Therapy In case of a bacterial inflammatory genesis of the pain of the vas deferens, antibiotic treatment must be used in most cases. The active ingredients used depend on the diagnosed germ and its resistance profile. In most cases, cephalosporins such as ceftriaxone or penicillins are used. On the other hand, underlying syphilis responds best … Therapy | Pain in the vas deferens
There is a variety of diseases of the uterus, which often have many different causes. The diseases of the uterus and cervix In the following, you will find an overview of the diseases of the uterus and cervix, divided into the following sections: Infections and inflammations of the uterus Benign uterine tumors Malignant uterine tumors … Diseases of the uterus and cervix
