Abnormal Vaginal Bleeding: Causes, Red Flags and When to Act
Abnormal vaginal bleeding is one of the most important gynaecological symptoms. Here is what causes it, what makes it urgent, and what investigation involves.
Abnormal vaginal bleeding is one of the most important gynaecological symptoms. Here is what causes it, what makes it urgent, and what investigation involves.
Most pelvic pain has a benign cause. But some patterns are red flags for gynaecological cancer. A specialist explains when to seek urgent assessment.
Fertility-preserving surgery aims to treat gynaecological cancer while maintaining the possibility of future pregnancy. This page explains when conservative approaches may be safely offered for cervical, ovarian, and endometrial cancers — and why a gynaecological oncologist must lead these decisions.
The choice between open and robotic surgery for endometrial cancer depends on tumour stage, body habitus, and surgical complexity — not patient preference alone.
Any vaginal bleeding after menopause must be investigated. Most causes are benign, but approximately 10% of cases are endometrial cancer.
What to look for in a gynaecological cancer centre — surgeon credentials, MDT, robotic surgery, HIPEC, and international benchmarking.
Radical hysterectomy is a surgery used in selected gynecologic cancers to remove the uterus and nearby supporting tissue. This page explains when it may be recommended, what recovery involves, and how treatment planning is individualized.
Endometrial cancer is the most common gynaecological cancer in urban India and is highly curable when caught early. The hallmark symptom is postmenopausal bleeding. This page covers molecular subtypes, risk factors, diagnosis, FIGO staging, and the full range of surgical and systemic treatment options in Ahmedabad.
Radiation therapy uses carefully planned high-energy treatment to damage cancer cells in a targeted area. This page explains when radiation may be used, how treatment is planned, common side effects, and what follow-up usually involves.
Vaginal discharge can be normal or abnormal depending on the amount, color, smell, and associated symptoms. Persistent change, irritation, pain, bleeding, or discharge after menopause should be assessed by a clinician.
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