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]
| Benign gynecological condition | |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Gynaecology |
Signs and symptoms
editThe main symptoms of benign gynecological conditions are heavy menstrual bleeding, pelvic pain, and a dragging, heavy pelvic sensation, or lump in vagina.[2]
Causes
editBenign 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
edit- ^ 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.
- ^ a b 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.