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