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This list, prepared by the College Resource Center Librarians from other sources, is provided for information only. Referral to these sites does not imply the endorsement of The American College of O...
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April 2013
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SP110
Por qué se realiza el procedimiento de LEEP
El cuello uterino es la abertura del útero que se encuentra
en la parte superior de la vagina. Está cubierto por
una fina capa de tejido. Este ...
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March 2013
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FAQ110
What is a loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP) and why is it done?
If you have an abnormal cervical cancer screening result, your health care provider may suggest that you have a loop elec...
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February 2013
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FAQ163
What is cancer of the cervix?
A woman’s cervix (the opening of the uterus at the top of the vagina) is covered by a thin layer of tissue made up of cells. Healthy cells grow, divide, and are replace...
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February 2013
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SP163
Cómo evoluciona el cáncer de cuello uterino
El cuello uterino de la mujer (la abertura del útero en
la parte superior de la vagina) está cubierto de una
capa delgada de tejido compuesto p...
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February 2013
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FAQ180
What is sterilization?
Sterilization is a permanent form of birth control.
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January 2013
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SP180
Esterilización de la mujer
La esterilización en la mujer se llama esterilización
tubárica. En esta esterilización, se bloquean las
trompas de Falopio ya sea cortándolas y atándolas,
cerr...
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January 2013
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FAQ095
What is abnormal uterine bleeding?
Bleeding in any of the following situations is abnormal:
• Bleeding between periods
• Bleeding after sex
• Spotting anytime in the menstrual cycle
• Bleeding h...
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December 2012
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SP095
El ciclo menstrual normal
Durante el ciclo menstrual, dos hormonas, denominadas
estrógeno y progesterona, se producen en los
ovarios. Cada mes, estas hormonas estimulan el
desarrollo del...
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November 2012
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SP039
La circuncisión en recién nacidos
The American College of
Obstetricians and Gynecologists
WOMEN’S HEALTH CARE PHYSICIANS
PATIENT EDUCATI N
Cómo se hace una circuncisión
La circuncisión...
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September 2012
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FAQ039
What is circumcision?
Circumcision is the surgical removal of the layer of skin, called the foreskin, that covers the glans (head) of the penis.
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September 2012
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FAQ137
What is infertility?
Infertility is defined as not having become pregnant after 1 year of having regular sexual intercourse without the use of birth control (see the FAQ Evaluating Infertility). Inf...
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August 2012
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SP137
Causas de infertilidad
La infertilidad puede ocurrir debido a más de un factor.
Algunos son fáciles de detectar y tratar, y otros no.
La edad afecta la fertilidad. Una mujer comienza
a v...
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July 2012
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FAQ061
What is laparoscopy?
Laparoscopy is a way of doing surgery without making a large incision (cut). A thin tube known as the laparoscope is inserted into the abdomen through a small incision. The lapa...
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June 2012
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FAQ134
What is endometrial ablation?
Endometrial ablation destroys a thin layer of the lining of the uterus and stops the menstrual flow in many women. In some women, menstrual bleeding does not stop but i...
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June 2012
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SP035
Esterilización de la mujer
La esterilización en la mujer se llama esterilización
tubárica. En esta esterilización, se bloquean las trompas
de Falopio ya sea cortándolas y atándolas con un...
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May 2012
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FAQ062
What is dilation and curettage (D&C)?
D&C is a surgical procedure in which the cervix is opened (dilated) and a thin instrument is inserted into the uterus. This instrument is used to remove tissue ...
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May 2012
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FAQ035
What is sterilization?
Sterilization is a permanent method of birth control. It is the most popular form of birth control worldwide.
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May 2012
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SP062
El procedimiento de dilatacion y raspado es un tipo de cirugia que se usa para diagnosticar y tratar muchas afecciones del utero. Dilatacion quiere decir abrir el cuello uterino para que se pueda int...
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April 2012
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SP084
La histeroscopia es una tecnica que se usa para ver dentro del utero. El histeroscopio es un instrumento delgado parecido a un telescopio que se coloca dentro del utero a traves de la vagina y el cue...
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November 2011
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FAQ043
What is induced abortion?
An induced abortion is a procedure that is done to end a pregnancy. Most induced abortions are done in the first 12 weeks of pregnancy.
Before the procedure, a test is done...
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October 2011
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FAQ084
What is hysteroscopy?
Hysteroscopy is used to diagnose or treat problems of the uterus. A hysteroscope is a thin, lighted telescope-like device. It is inserted through your vagina into your uterus. T...
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October 2011
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SP006
La mayoria de los bebes llegan al mundo a traves del canal de parto (la vagina). Sin embargo, en casi un tercio de los casos, los bebes nacen por cesarea. Esto quiere decir que se extrae al bebe medi...
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October 2011
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SP069
Esperar el nacimiento de un nino es un momento que pueda estar lleno de emociones y tambien de ansiedad, especialmente si su embarazo se extiende hasta despues de la fecha prevista del parto. El prom...
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October 2011
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FAQ166
What is stress urinary incontinence?
Stress urinary incontinence is leakage of urine with physical activity, such as exercise, or when coughing, laughing, or sneezing.
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August 2011
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