Latest posts
-
Reproductive Health After Cancer Treatment: Fertility Preservation and Recovery
Chemotherapy, radiation, hormone therapy, and some surgeries can all lower fertility or cause infertility, but the risk depends on the specific treatment, the dose, and your age. Some fertility changes are temporary. Others are permanent. The best time to talk with your doctor about protecting your fertility is before cancer treatment begins. Medical Disclaimer: This…
-
Pelvic Ultrasound, Sonohysterography, Hysteroscopy and Laparoscopy: What Each Can Evaluate
These four tests look at different parts of the reproductive system in different ways. Pelvic ultrasound and sonohysterography use sound waves to create images from outside or inside the uterus. Hysteroscopy and laparoscopy use a thin, lighted scope to let a clinician see tissue directly. Clinicians often use them in a step-by-step sequence, starting with…