Pelvic inflammatory disease can show up in the fourth trimester, and it is scary. Here are practical steps to protect your health, care for your body, and keep recovery on track while you care for ...

Pelvic radiotherapy can cause low-grade chronic inflammation in the lower intestine, persisting up to 20 years post-treatment. Radiotherapy affects the mucous membrane, allowing bacterial spread and ...

Radiotherapy (also called radiation therapy), a commonly used cancer treatment that uses high-energy radiation, can effectively eliminate or shrink various types of tumors. While radiotherapy benefits ...

An ovarian cyst rupture can cause sudden pain, bleeding, and other symptoms. Learn the signs, treatments, and what to expect ...

Septic pelvic thrombophlebitis is a blood clot that blocks one or more pelvic veins. It can develop due to infection and inflammation in the pelvic region. The condition is uncommon and develops most ...

Interstitial ectopic pregnancy (IEP) is a rare form of ectopic pregnancy that occurs when a fertilized egg implants in or near the junction of the fallopian tube and uterus. While it constitutes only ...

Muscle cramps and pelvic pain are often high on the list of uncomfortable health issues—but when these symptoms combine with vaginal cramps, you may start to worry. While cramps can be completely ...

The risk of developing pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) following insertion of an intrauterine device (IUD) is very low, whether or not women have been screened beforehand for gonorrhea and chlamydia ...

Pelvic infections can cause scarring and blockage of the fallopian tubes, preventing the egg and sperm from meeting. They may also damage the lining of the uterus, making it difficult for an embryo to ...