Benign gynecological condition
| Benign gynecological condition | |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Gynaecology |
A benign gynecological condition is a
uterine fibroids and endometriosis.[1]
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
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
Further reading
- Boyle, Kevin J.; Torrealday, Saioa (2008). "Benign Gynecologic Conditions". Surgical Clinics of North America. 88 (2). Elsevier BV: 245–264. PMID 18381112.