by Ashley Reddish | Jul 11, 2024 | Glossary
ENDOMETRIOSIS A disorder in which tissue similar to the lining inside the uterus, called endometrium, grows outside the uterus, causing pain, inflammation, and often leading to infertility. This tissue behaves like endometrial tissue, thickening, breaking down, and...
by Ashley Reddish | Jul 11, 2024 | Glossary
Gestational Diabetes A type of diabetes that develops during pregnancy, characterized by high blood sugar levels (hyperglycemia) that occur when the body is unable to produce enough insulin to meet the increased demands of pregnancy. Gestational diabetes typically...
by Ashley Reddish | Jul 11, 2024 | Glossary
Herpes A viral infection caused by herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) or type 2 (HSV-2), characterized by recurrent episodes of painful sores or blisters on the skin or mucous membranes. HSV-1 commonly results in oral herpes, presenting as cold sores around the...
by Ashley Reddish | Jul 11, 2024 | Glossary
HPV – Human Papillomavirus A group of more than 200 related DNA viruses that infect epithelial cells, including those of the skin and mucous membranes. HPV infections are typically classified into high-risk and low-risk types based on their oncogenic potential....
by Ashley Reddish | Jul 11, 2024 | Glossary
Medical Abortion Also called a chemical abortion. A non-surgical method of terminating pregnancy using pharmaceutical drugs. It involves the sequential administration of medications, typically mifepristone followed by misoprostol, to induce miscarriage and expel the...
