Fact Sheets

Postmenopausal Bleeding
Abnormal vaginal bleeding--even light bleeding--that occurs during menopause.
Eclampsia
A rare and serious condition in which a pregnant or postpartum woman suddenly has seizures. Eclampsia is a medical emergency and can lead to injury or death for the pregnant woman and/or baby.
Prenatal Screening and Diagnostics
Pregnant and expecting mothers have the opportunity to learn a lot about their unborn child's health with today's screening and diagnostic tests.
Ovarian Torsion
Ovarian torsion is when the ovary twists on the tissues that support it.
Chronic Pelvic Pain in Women
Chronic pelvic pain is comfort anywhere below the belly button and between the hips that lasts for six months. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Birth Control
Birth control is any medication, device, procedure, or behavior used to prevent pregnancy.
Anesthesia for Fibroid Surgery
Women with uterine fibroids who opt to have them surgically removed will usually be given general anesthesia before their procedure.
Bedside Ultrasound
Bedside ultrasound is an advanced technology that's especially helpful in emergency medicine, allowing doctors to closely monitor patients.
Anesthesia for Colonoscopy
For patients having a colonoscopy, Yale Medicine's anesthesiologists offer both conscious sedation and general anesthesia, tailored to your needs.
Cervical Dysplasia
A condition in which abnormal cells are present in the cervix. It's caused by the human papillomavirus.