Anatomy of Female Pelvic Area
The female pelvic area contains a number of organs and structures: the endometrium, uterus, ovaries, cervix, vagina, and vulva.
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Amenorrhea
in Health Library, Resources, Young & On Your WayAmenorrhea means you haven’t had your period for more than 3 cycles. It can be caused by a variety of things including overexercising, being overweight, or due to an ovulation problem.
Yeast Infection
in Aging Gracefully, Health Library, Health Library, Health Library, In Full Stride, Resources, Young & On Your WayYeast is a fungus normally found inside your body and on your skin. When too much yeast grows, it can cause an infection. Antifungal creams or medicines taken by mouth are used to treat it.
Normal Breast Development and Changes
in Health Library, Resources, Young & On Your WayBreast development happens in certain stages during a woman’s life: first before birth, and again at puberty and later during the childbearing years. Changes also happen to the breasts during menstruation and when a woman reaches menopause.
Common Benign Lumps
in Health Library, Resources, Young & On Your WayThe 2 most common types of benign breast lumps are cysts and fibroadenomas. A cyst is a fluid-filled sac that develops in the breast tissue. Fibroadenomas are solid, smooth, firm, benign lumps that are most commonly found in women in their late teens and early 20s.
Breast Self-Awareness
in Health Library, Resources, Young & On Your WayYour breasts change at different stages of your life. Breast self-awareness is knowing how your breasts normally look and feel. This can help you to find even small changes right away.