Symptoms Conditions Many benign (non-cancerous) conditions can affect a woman’s reproductive system, including the uterus, cervix, ovaries and fallopian tubes. Common benign conditions include: fibroids, which are growths in and/or around the uterus; endometriosis, which occurs when your uterine lining grows…
Uterine fibroids* are benign (non-cancerous) tumors occurring in at least one quarter of all women. They can grow underneath the uterine lining, inside the uterine wall or outside the uterus. Many women don’t feel any symptoms with uterine tumors or…
The Condition Endometriosis is a condition in which the tis- sue that lines the uterus – the endometrium also grows outside the uterus. This tissue, called implants or lesions, is found most often in the pelvic area, but in rare cases,…
The Condition Pelvic prolapse is a condition that occurs when muscles and ligaments supporting your pelvic organs weaken. As a result, these organs (uterus, vagina, cervix, bladder, urethra, or rectum) slip from their normal position. Severe uterine prolapse can cause the…
The Conditions A uterine fibroid is a benign (non-cancerous) tumor that can grow inside and outside the uterus. Uterine fibroids are most common in women ages 30 to 40, but can occur at any age.An estimated 20 to 80% of women…
Endometriosis is a disease that affects your reproductive organs and monthly menstrual cycle. It can cause cramps and pain during your periods or pelvic pain throughout the month. If you have this disease and it is not treated, your health…
Every year, between 250,000 and 1 million women in the United States are diagnosed with cervical dysplasia. While it can occur at any age, the peak incidence is in women between the ages of 25 to 35. Most dysplasia cases…
Prolapse Definition Uterine prolapse ("dropped uterus") is a condition in which a woman's uterus (womb) sags or slips out of its normal position. The uterus may slip enough that it drops partially into the vagina (the birth canal), creating a…
Polycystic ovary syndrome is a disorder involving infrequent or prolonged menstrual periods or excess male hormone (androgen) levels. The ovaries develop numerous small cysts and may fail to release eggs. Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common hormonal disorder…