Endometriosis is the growth of tissue that is normally found in the lining of the uterus (endometrium) in a location outside of the uterine cavity. It can occur on the ovaries, surface of the uterus, on the intestine, or in other organs. With the changing hormone levels during the menstru...
endometrial sampling can be performed using either the Vabra or other powerful aspirators or a metal curette (see Fig. 10). If still no tissue is obtained and the uterus is small, one can assume endometrial atrophy or fibrous pedunculated polyps are present. Tran...
Introduction and discussion Premenopause is a transitional period 3-5 years prior to menopause that is usually characterized by a change in the normal menstrual cycle. The cycles may be longer or shorter, and the flow may vary from light to heavy. As ovarian function is declining, ovulation m...
The most common type of congenital adrenal hyperplasia is deficiency of21-hydroxylase, an enzyme that catalyzes the next-to-last step in the synthesis of cortisol. In infants with partial 21-hydroxylase deficiency, the production of cortisol is near normal, but there is excess production of adrena...