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PID is an infection of the reproductive organs. Left untreated, it can cause severe damage to the body, including infertility.

Your uterine bleeding may be heavy. Or you may have bleeding between periods. Read on to learn more about the causes and treatments.

Pelvic laparoscopy is often used to diagnose and treat the causes of pelvic problems, such as pain and infertility.

Preeclampsia is pregnancy-related hypertension that develops after 20 weeks' gestation. It can lead to health risks for you and your baby. No one knows what causes preeclampsia. But it is known that the only cure is delivery.

As your body changes during pregnancy, your back must work in new ways. This can be painful if your back isn't prepared.

Shock wave lithotripsy is a treatment that breaks a kidney stone into smaller pieces that are easier to pass. This treatment is also called extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL).

A cyst is often a fluid-filled sac, like a small water balloon. Cysts are almost always harmless, and many go away on their own. Here are details about different types of cysts.

If your pelvic organ prolapse is mild or doesn't bother you much, or if you have health conditions that make surgery too risky, nonsurgical treatment may be a good choice. A device (pessary) to wear in your vagina can help ease your symptoms. You may also be given certain exercises (Kegels) and asked to make lifestyle changes.

Learn about female UTIs, including the types of UTIs, the medicines to treat them, and lifestyle changes you can make to treat and prevent them.