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Uterine Conditions and Diseases
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Uterine Prolapse
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.
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
Inflammation of the reproductive organs including the uterus. Symptoms include lower abdominal pain, fever, and abnormal discharge. Treatment involves antibiotics and sometimes hospitalization.
Uterine Sarcoma
Rare cancer characterized by abnormal bleeding, pelvic pain, and a mass or lump in the uterus. Treatment options include surgery, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy.
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
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.
Cervical Incompetence
This condition can cause premature birth or miscarriage and shows minimal symptoms. Treatments can include a cervical cerclage or progesterone supplements.
Uterine Fibroids
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.
Uterine Cancer
Symptoms include abnormal vaginal bleeding, pelvic pain, and weight loss. Treatment options are surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, and hormone therapy.
Endometriosis
Signs and symptoms include painful periods, pain with intercourse, and infertility. Treatment options are pain medication, hormone therapy, and surgery.
Uterine Atony
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.
Uterine Septum
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.
Adenomyosis
Signs and symptoms include heavy or prolonged menstrual bleeding, severe cramping, and pelvic pain. Treatment options are anti-inflammatory drugs, hormone therapy, and hysterectomy.
Uterine Adenomyoma
A form of benign tumor similar to fibroids that can cause heavy bleeding and pain. Treatments may include hormone therapy and surgery like hysterectomy.
Chronic Endometritis
Characterized by chronic inflammation of the endometrium. Symptoms include abnormal uterine bleeding, discharge, and pelvic pain. Treatment is typically with antibiotics.
Menorrhagia
Characterized by excessively heavy menstrual bleeding. Treatment can include medications like tranexamic acid, hormonal therapy, or surgical procedures such as endometrial ablation or hysterectomy.
Asherman's Syndrome
Symptoms include absent periods, reduced menstruation, and infertility. Treatment often involves surgery to remove the adhesions and hormone therapy.
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