Transvaginal ultrasounds are solidly on the list of “medical procedures no one wants but you’ll probably need at some point anyway.” This type of ultrasound can be useful if your doctor needs to get a ...

It’s not uncommon for women to have menstrual cycles that vary in length. One month it might be 28 days — which is considered average — and the next month it could be 31 days, and the next 27. That’s ...

A transvaginal, or endovaginal, ultrasound is a safe, straightforward way for doctors to examine the internal organs of the female pelvic region. Transvaginal ultrasounds typically do not cause pain.

When Emily S., 28, was a teenager, more than one doctor told her that irregular periods were normal for her age. Dermatologists said the cystic acne along Emily’s jawline was a natural result of being ...

Transvaginal ultrasounds involve a slender probe that's inserted into the vagina. The procedure can be uncomfortable but probably no worse than a pap smear. People who are pregnant or have a condition ...

Irregular periods are something that many women face at different times in their life. Sometimes it’s a missed period and sometimes it comes early or too late. However, it may not look like a big ...

Olivia Ferro, 26, from Chicago, United States of America, began experiencing severe stomach pains around her periods at age 14. Her concerns were initially brushed off as "hormone changes" by medical ...