A urinary tract infection (UTI) is caused by bacteria entering the urethra and traveling through the urinary system. The most common type of UTI is-you guessed it-a bladder infection. Odds are you've ...

A tubo-ovarian abscess (TOA) is an infectious mass that can form in the female reproductive system due to pelvic inflammatory disease. Symptoms can include pain, fever, and a discharge.

This type of infection spreads from the vagina, up the uterine cavity, causing endometritis, and may present with pelvic masses or tubo-ovarian abscess. IUDs are known risk factors for this infection.

A skin abscess or boil is a bump on or below the skin’s surface and usually contains pus or clear fluid. This article discusses causes, treatments, and more.

In a new survey, women with pelvic disorders reported doctors made dismissive comments and they were told to lose weight, get therapy or drink alcohol to cope with pain.