Benign gynecological condition explained
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]
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]
Further reading
- Boyle . Kevin J. . Torrealday . Saioa . Benign Gynecologic Conditions . Surgical Clinics of North America . Elsevier BV . 88 . 2 . 2008 . 0039-6109 . 10.1016/j.suc.2007.12.001 . 245–264 . 18381112 . none.
Notes and References
- Islam . Md Soriful . Chen . Lena W. . Segars . James H. . Selective Progesterone Receptor Modulators (SPRMs) and Androgen Receptor Modulators (SARMs) as Treatment for Benign Gynecologic Diseases . Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology . 1 December 2021 . 64 . 4 . 813–836 . 10.1097/GRF.0000000000000659 . 34524172 . 1532-5520.
- Black . Kirsten I. . Fraser . Ian S. . The burden of health associated with benign gynecological disorders in low-resource settings . International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics . Wiley . 119 . S1 . August 9, 2012 . S72-5 . 0020-7292 . 10.1016/j.ijgo.2012.05.002 . free . 22883922 .
