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Womb terminology

Gain a better understanding of uterine diagnoses and terms 

adenomyosis

an ailment when the endometrial tissue (the tissue that lines the uterus) grows into the wall of the uterus.  This may cause your uterus to dilate.

endometriosis

an ailment when the pelvic tissue expands outside of the uterus and/or fallopian tubes

ovarian cancer

Cancerous epithelial tumors, or carcinomas, in the uterus

PREMENSTRUAL DYSPHORIC DISORDER (PMDD)

A SEVERE LEVEL OF PMS, WHICH PRIMARILY DISRUPTS EMOTIONAL AND MENTAL HEALTH.

vaginal cancer

Cancer cells grow in the vagina

amenorrhea

the lack of a consistent monthly menstrual cycle

fibroids

non-cancerous, or benign, tumors that develop in the uterus

ovarian cystitis

recurring benign tumors, or cysts, on or in the ovaries

PREMENSTRUAL SYNDROME (PMS)

SYMPTOMS THAT MAY HINDER YOUR EMOTIONAL, MENTAL, PHYSICAL, OR SPIRITUAL WELLNESS BEFORE OR DURING YOUR PERIOD.

vulvar cancer

cancer cells that grow on the outside of a menstruator's genitals.

cervical cancer

The growth of cells, or malignant tumor, in the cervix

infertility

the inability to get pregnant over a significant amount of planned time

pelvic inflammatory disease

an infection in the reproductive organs including the uterus, ovaries or fallopian tubes

uterine cancer

either endometrial or uterine sarcoma - an ailment where the cancerous cells grows on the lining of the uterus

dysmenorrhea

severely painful period cramps and pelvic pain during the menstrual cycle

menorrhagia

extremely heavy and/or extended bleeding during the menstrual cycle

polycystic ovary syndrome (pcos)

a hormonal ailment resulting in an inflated uterus with small cysts on the outside, which negatively impacts the menstrual cycle 

Uterine polyps

abnormal growth on the uterus

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