Fact Sheets

Cervical Dysplasia
A condition in which abnormal cells are present in the cervix. It's caused by the human papillomavirus.
Atrioventricular Septal Defect
A congenital heart defect characterized by holes in the heart where there are normally walls that separate different heart chambers, as well as abnormal heart valves that leak.
Uterine Sarcoma
Uterine is a rare cancer that develops in the muscle or connective tissue of the uterus.
Ovarian Torsion
Ovarian torsion is when the ovary twists on the tissues that support it.
Postmenopausal Bleeding
Abnormal vaginal bleeding--even light bleeding--that occurs during menopause.
Uterine Cancer
Uterine cancer is an umbrella term for cancers that develop inside the uterus. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Hysterectomy
Hysterectomy is the surgical removal of the uterus. Learn more about this procedure.
Myomectomy
A surgical procedure to remove fibroids from uterine muscle tissue.
Germ Cell Tumors
Germ cell tumors are tumors that start in specialized cells called germ cells. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Gynecologic Cancers
All women are at risk for developing gynecologic cancers, and the chances increase with age. Know the warning signs as early treatment is most effective.