Mayo Clinic proceedings

Abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB) is a common condition that leads to increased health care costs and decreased quality of life. A systematic approach to AUB evaluation can simplify management and enhance women's well-being. Abnormal uterine …

Transverse vaginal septum is a defect of vertical fusion during embryogenesis of the vagina. The estimated incidence is 1 per 30,000 to 84,000 women. It is infrequently associated with genitourinary tract, gastrointestinal tract, musculoske…

Surgery has a specific and realistic place in the management of endometriosis. In the presence of an ovarian mass, diagnosis to rule out neoplasm is mandatory. Therapeutic surgery is carried out for the relief of pain when there is known sy…