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2. Tubo-ovarian abscess - Wikipedia

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   These abscesses are found most commonly in reproductive age women and typically result from upper genital tract infection. [1] [2] It is an inflammatory mass involving the fallopian tube, ovary and, occasionally, other adjacent pelvic organs. A TOA can also develop as a complication of a hysterectomy. [3]: 103

3. Getting an IUD can hurt. New guidelines say doctors should ...

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   Notably, the Dalkon Shield in the 1970s caused cases of severe infection and other complications, casting a long shadow over the safety of IUDs. However, modern IUDs have been proven to be safe ...

4. Cervicitis - Wikipedia

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   Cervicitis in women has many features in common with urethritis in men and many cases are caused by sexually transmitted infections. Non-infectious causes of cervicitis can include intrauterine devices, contraceptive diaphragms, and allergic reactions to spermicides or latex condoms. [2] Cervicitis affects over half of all women during their ...

5. Pelvic inflammatory disease - Wikipedia

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   Untreated PID can result in long-term complications including infertility, ectopic pregnancy, chronic pelvic pain, and cancer. [2] [3] [4] The disease is caused by bacteria that spread from the vagina and cervix. [5] It has been reported that infections by Neisseria gonorrhoeae or Chlamydia trachomatis are present in 75 to 90 percent of cases. [2]

6. IUD Insertion Doesn't Need to be Painful. Here’s What Your ...

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   First, there are several points in the procedure that can cause pain (or maybe just make a patient woozy to think about): opening the vagina, stabilizing the cervix, stretching open the cervix ...

7. CDC Updates Recommendations for IUD Pain Management - AOL

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   Several women on TikTok have spoken about how painful IUD insertion can be. However, research shows that doctors often underestimate women’s pain. The CDC is seeking to remedy this problem ...

8. Hormonal intrauterine device - Wikipedia

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   The hormonal IUD is inserted in a similar procedure to the nonhormonal copper IUD, and can only be inserted by a qualified medical practitioner. [53] Before insertion, a pelvic exam is performed to examine the shape and position of the uterus. A current STI at the time of insertion can increase the risk of pelvic infection. [78]

9. 13 Things You Absolutely Should Know Before Getting the ...

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