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Uterine Prolapse

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Symptoms can include a feeling of heaviness or pulling in the pelvis, urinary problems, or trouble with bowel movements. Treatment includes pelvic floor exercises, pessary devices, or surgery.

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Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)

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Inflammation of the reproductive organs including the uterus. Symptoms include lower abdominal pain, fever, and abnormal discharge. Treatment involves antibiotics and sometimes hospitalization.

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Uterine Sarcoma

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Rare cancer characterized by abnormal bleeding, pelvic pain, and a mass or lump in the uterus. Treatment options include surgery, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy.

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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

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While not strictly a uterine condition, it can affect uterine function. Symptoms include irregular periods, excess androgen, and polycystic ovaries. Treatment involves lifestyle changes, medications, and possibly surgery.

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Cervical Incompetence

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This condition can cause premature birth or miscarriage and shows minimal symptoms. Treatments can include a cervical cerclage or progesterone supplements.

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Uterine Fibroids

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Symptoms may include heavy menstrual bleeding, prolonged periods, and pelvic pain. Treatments include medication, such as GnRH agonists, or procedures like hysterectomy, myomectomy, or UFE.

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Uterine Cancer

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Symptoms include abnormal vaginal bleeding, pelvic pain, and weight loss. Treatment options are surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, and hormone therapy.

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Endometriosis

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Signs and symptoms include painful periods, pain with intercourse, and infertility. Treatment options are pain medication, hormone therapy, and surgery.

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Uterine Atony

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A condition leading to heavy postpartum bleeding due to the uterus not contracting properly after childbirth. Treatment includes medication to stimulate contractions and, in severe cases, surgery.

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Uterine Septum

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A congenital anomaly where a thin membrane partially or fully divides the uterus. May cause recurrent miscarriages or preterm deliveries. Treatment is surgical removal of the septum.

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Adenomyosis

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Signs and symptoms include heavy or prolonged menstrual bleeding, severe cramping, and pelvic pain. Treatment options are anti-inflammatory drugs, hormone therapy, and hysterectomy.

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Uterine Adenomyoma

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A form of benign tumor similar to fibroids that can cause heavy bleeding and pain. Treatments may include hormone therapy and surgery like hysterectomy.

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Chronic Endometritis

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Characterized by chronic inflammation of the endometrium. Symptoms include abnormal uterine bleeding, discharge, and pelvic pain. Treatment is typically with antibiotics.

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Menorrhagia

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Characterized by excessively heavy menstrual bleeding. Treatment can include medications like tranexamic acid, hormonal therapy, or surgical procedures such as endometrial ablation or hysterectomy.

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Asherman's Syndrome

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Symptoms include absent periods, reduced menstruation, and infertility. Treatment often involves surgery to remove the adhesions and hormone therapy.

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