Dilatation and curettage, also called a DandC, is a surgical procedure in which the cervix of the uterus is dilated (expanded) and the endometrial lining of the uterus is scraped with a curette (a ...

Since Roe v. Wade, the landmark Supreme Court decision that protected a woman's right to choose to have an abortion, was overturned in 2022, there have been many conversations surrounding concerns ...

MARLBOROUGH, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hologic, Inc. (Nasdaq: HOLX) has launched the Definity™ cervical dilator, a major advancement for gynecological procedures that uses SureAccess™ balloon technology ...

One in 5 women has a cervix and uterus (womb) that tilt back toward the spine instead of sitting upright or leaning slightly forward in the lower abdomen. Doctors call this a “tilted uterus” or ...

Cervical dilation sounds pretty intense, but if you are in labor, it's going to happen. The question is, how do you know if you're dilated and ready to deliver your baby? The cervix is a magical ...

Background Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) isoenzymes are required for adenosine triphosphate production, with each of five different isoenzymes having varying proficiencies in anaerobic versus aerobic ...

Near the end of pregnancy, the cervix softens to help prepare for labor. If your cervix isn't softening naturally, there are safe ways to encourage it at home. Always consult with your healthcare ...

Calcium deposits in the uterus lining — known as calcification in the endometrium — can occur alone or with different gynecological conditions. Your overall medical history and current symptoms, if ...

Physicians can now access a wide variety of uterine cavities effortlessly with innovative SureAccess balloon technology MARLBOROUGH, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Hologic, Inc. (Nasdaq: HOLX) has launched ...