Adenomyosis | Bulky Uterus - Glossary
Glossary
Endometriosis: A benign (not life-threatening) condition in which tissue that looks like endometrial tissue grows in abnormal places in the abdomen.Hysterectomy: is the surgical removal of the uterus.
Estrogen: A female hormone produced in the ovaries.
Hysteroscopy: Visualization of the cavity of the uterus using a lighted magnifying instrument.
Uterine Fibroids: Fibroids are common, benign tumors of smooth muscle in the uterus. Uterine fibroids are the most common reason for performing a hysterectomy.
Adenomyoma: It is a benign condition of the uterus in which the mucous membrane lining the inside of the uterus, grows into the uterine musculature.
Endometrial Polyp: They are growths from the lining of the uterus.
Menopause: The time of life when a woman's menstrual periods stop permanently. Also called "change of life."
Menorrhagia: Increased menstrual flow.
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