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  2. Dilation and curettage - Wikipedia

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    Dilation (or dilatation) and curettage (D&C) refers to the dilation (widening or opening) of the cervix and surgical removal of sections and/or layers of the lining of the uterus and or contents of the uterus such as an unwanted fetus (early abortion before 13 weeks), remains of a non-viable fetus, retained placenta after birth or abortion as well as any abnormal tissue which may be in the ...

  3. Transvaginal mesh - Wikipedia

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    Generally, the position and incisions for transvaginal mesh are determined by the corresponding pelvic muscle defect, which differs from patient to patient. [3] The implantation usually starts with anterior colpotomy, which is an incision on the anterior vaginal wall to assess the vesicovaginal space in front of the vagina.

  4. Female reproductive system - Wikipedia

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    Later in life, a woman goes through menopause and menstruation halts. The ovaries stop releasing eggs and the uterus stops preparing for pregnancy. The external sex organs are also known as the genitals, and these are the organs of the vulva, including the labia, clitoris, and vestibule. [2]

  5. Manchester operation - Wikipedia

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    The Manchester operation, Manchester repair or simply Fothergill operation is a technique used in gynaecologic surgeries. It is an operation for uterine prolapse by fixation of the cardinal ligaments.

  6. Feminizing surgery - Wikipedia

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    There are a variety of genital surgeries available to trans women and transfeminine non-binary people. Genital surgery can be an effective way for an individual to ease or eliminate feelings of disconnection or discomfort with their natal genitals; for others, including those who do not feel strongly about their natal genitals, it can create feelings of connection or congruence with their ...

  7. Viral video uses clay to show what happens to a woman's ... - AOL

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    Jenny Recotta, a labor and delivery nurse, shares viral video of what happens to a woman's cervix during birth using clay and her pottery wheel. Jenny Recotta, a labor and delivery nurse, shares ...

  8. Cervical dilation - Wikipedia

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    During dilation, this plug is loosened. It may come out as one piece, or as thick mucus discharge from the vagina. When this occurs, it is an indication that the cervix is beginning to dilate, although not all women will notice this mucus plug being released. Bloody show is another indication that the cervix is dilating. Bloody show usually ...

  9. Cervical mucus plug - Wikipedia

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    Toward the end of the pregnancy, when the cervix thins, some blood is released into the cervix which causes the mucus to become bloody. As the pregnancy progresses into labor, the cervix begins to dilate and the mucus plug is discharged. The plug may come out as a plug, a lump, or simply as increased vaginal discharge over several days. Loss of ...