Dysphagia is the medical term used to describe swallowing difficulties. Some people with dysphagia experience pain while swallowing, known as odynophagia.
Dyspnea is a medical term that describes shortness of breath, and a feeling of starving for oxygen. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Menorrhagia is a very heavy period that lasts for more than seven days. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Amenorrhea, which is the absence of menstruation, can be a symptom of other conditions including hormonal, genetic, and structural disorders.
Fibromyalgia is a disorder that causes fatigue and a pattern of unexplained mild-to-intense pain throughout the body. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Because men have a much longer urethra than women, it is more common for men to experience urethral damage requiring surgery. The precipitating condition is often stricture, a urinary blockage that occurs when trauma, inflammation or frequent urinary tract infections lead to a narrowing of one portion of the urethra, causing painful and obstructed urination.
Abnormal uterine bleeding—or menstrual bleeding that is unpredictable in timing, amount or duration—is a common problem among women. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disorder affecting mucous movement in the respiratory, digestive and reproductive systems. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Abnormal vaginal bleeding--even light bleeding--that occurs during menopause.
Chronic pelvic pain is comfort anywhere below the belly button and between the hips that lasts for six months. Learn about symptoms and treatment.