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  2. Uterine artery embolization - Wikipedia

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    Under fluoroscopic guidance, a catheter is then introduced into the artery and used to select the uterine vessels for subsequent embolization. Once at the level of the uterine artery an angiogram with contrast is performed to confirm placement of the catheter, and the embolizing agent (spheres or beads) is released. As more embolizing agent is ...

  3. Clitoris - Wikipedia

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    This includes female genital mutilation (FGM), sex reassignment surgery (for trans men as part of transitioning), intersex surgery, and genital piercings. [ 25 ] [ 128 ] [ 129 ] Use of anabolic steroids by bodybuilders and other athletes can result in significant enlargement of the clitoris along with other masculinizing effects on their bodies.

  4. Nephrostomy - Wikipedia

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    Used for example in steady advancement of the catheter on a guidewire previously inserted into the renal pelvis through a thin needle. D. Both obturator and puncture needle retracted, when the catheter is in the renal pelvis. E. Locking string is pulled (bottom center) and then wrapped and attach to the superficial end of the catheter.

  5. UTIs Are Spiking. Could the Culprit Be Lurking in Your Fridge?

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    The female anatomy. Being sexually active. Using diaphragms and spermicide. Menopause. Urinary tract problems. Blockages in the urinary tract. A suppressed immune system. Catheter use. A recent ...

  6. Rectouterine pouch - Wikipedia

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    The rectouterine (or recto-uterine) pouch is also called the rectouterine excavation, uterorectal pouch, rectovaginal pouch, pouch of Douglas (after anatomist James Douglas, 1675–1742), Douglas pouch, [6] Douglas cavity, [6] Douglas space, [6] Douglas cul-de-sac, [6] Ehrhardt–Cole recess, Ehrhardt–Cole cul-de-sac, cavum Douglasi, or excavatio rectouterina.

  7. Urinary catheterization - Wikipedia

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    Common indications for urinary catheterization include acute or chronic urinary retention (which can damage the kidneys) from conditions such as benign prostatic hyperplasia, orthopedic procedures that may limit a patient's movement, the need for accurate monitoring of input and output (such as in an ICU), urinary incontinence that may compromise the ability to heal wounds, and the effects of ...

  8. Epidural blood patch - Wikipedia

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    Diagram of epidural catheter placement. Post dural puncture headache (PDPH) is a side of effect of spinal anesthesia, where the clinician accidentally punctures the dura with the spinal needle and causes leakage of CSF. Factors such as pregnancy, having a low body mass index, being a female and young, increase the risk of dural puncture.

  9. What You Didn't Learn In Sex Ed - The Huffington Post

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    From ancient history to the modern day, the clitoris has been discredited, dismissed and deleted -- and women's pleasure has often been left out of the conversation entirely. Now, an underground art movement led by artist Sophia Wallace is emerging across the globe to challenge the lies, question the myths and rewrite the rules around sex and the female body.