Drugs Toxicity Causing Liver Damage Overview More than 1,000 different drugs can cause liver damage. This occurs in a process called drug-induced liver injury (DILI). This can include certain antibiotics, NSAIDs, and herbal supplements. The liver is a key site for metabolizing drugs. As a result, it is the area that the toxins within drugs […]

Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) Overview Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is an inflammation of the female reproductive organs. Most cases result from an untreated infection in the vagina or cervix that spreads. PID can affect the uterus, or womb, the fallopian tubes, the ovaries, or a combination. It can lead to scar formations with fibrous bands that […]

Sexually Transmitted Infections Overview Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) usually pass from one person to another through sexual contact. Examples include chlamydia, crabs, and genital herpes. Treatment can depend on the type of STI. HIV has other routes of transmission. For example, this STI can spread through the use of unsterilized drug needles as well as […]

Transvaginal Ultrasounds Overview 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. An ultrasound uses high frequency sound waves to produce detailed images of internal organs. A doctor may order a transvaginal ultrasound to help […]

Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) Overview Acute coronary syndrome describes a range of conditions associated with sudden, reduced blood flow to the heart. Doctors may also refer to the condition using the abbreviation “ACS”. The blockage can be sudden and occur in one instant, or it may come and go over a period of time. ACS […]