The endometrium is the inner layer, or lining, of the uterus. This is where endometrial cancer starts. It is sometimes called uterine cancer. It can cause abnormal bleeding. This prompts most women to go to the doctor. Because they do, we often detect endometrial early. Removing the uterus often cures Read more
Endometriosis occurs when cells that line the uterus start to grow outside the uterus. This tissue acts like normal tissue in the uterus. It gets thicker, breaks down, and bleeds each month. When this happens, it has no way to exit the body. This can cause problems and pain. It Read more
Glucocorticoids (GCs) are steroids produced by your body. These reduce swelling in your body and help us use the nutrients in foods. GCs also play an important role in fetal growth. If a woman is at risk for giving birth too early, she is sometimes given GC drugs. These speed Read more
Ovarian cancer is the most deadly cancer of the female reproductive system. A woman’s genes may affect how a woman with ovarian cancer responds to treatment and how long she lives after ovarian cancer. Genes may also affect how well certain drugs work to treat ovarian cancer. This study will Read more
Diabetes is when you have too much sugar in your blood and not enough insulin or when the body cannot sense insulin. Insulin is a hormone that helps control your blood sugar. Diabetes affects many people including women during pregnancy. Insulin is released from the pancreas into the blood upon Read more
Pelvic organ prolapse is a common disorder for women in which organs inside the pelvis herniate, or drop, into the vagina causing a vaginal bulge. These organs include the uterus, bladder, bowels and rectum. This can cause problems with bladder and bowel function. Pelvic organ prolapse happens when the muscles Read more
Uterine fibroids are benign tumors that grow in the womb. They are very common among women in their childbearing years. Nearly 8 in 10 women in the United States will have fibroids at some point. Often, fibroids do not cause any problems. But for some women, fibroids can cause heavy Read more