Benign gynecological condition

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Benign gynecological condition
Specialty Gynaecology

A benign gynecological condition is a non-cancerous (benign) issue affecting the female reproductive system, including common conditions such as uterine fibroids and endometriosis. [1]

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Signs and symptoms

The main symptoms of benign gynecological conditions are heavy menstrual bleeding, pelvic pain, and a dragging, heavy pelvic sensation, or lump in vagina. [2]

Causes

Benign gynecological conditions include fecal incontinence, urinary incontinence, uterine and/or vaginal wall prolapse, interstitial cystitis, irritable bowel syndrome, diverticulitis, benign ovarian masses, uterine fibroids, endometriosis, ectopic pregnancy, pelvic inflammatory disease, adenomyosis, endometrial polyps, and endometrial molecular pathway disturbances. [2]

References

  1. ↑ Islam, Md Soriful; Chen, Lena W.; Segars, James H. (1 December 2021). "Selective Progesterone Receptor Modulators (SPRMs) and Androgen Receptor Modulators (SARMs) as Treatment for Benign Gynecologic Diseases". Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology. 64 (4): 813–836. doi:10.1097/GRF.0000000000000659. ISSN   1532-5520. PMID   34524172.
  2. 1 2 Black, Kirsten I.; Fraser, Ian S. (August 9, 2012). "The burden of health associated with benign gynecological disorders in low-resource settings". International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics. 119 (S1). Wiley: S72-5. doi: 10.1016/j.ijgo.2012.05.002 . ISSN   0020-7292. PMID   22883922.

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