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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…
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…