fibroid

uterine

Of the womb

• intramuralWithin a single institution
• subserosalUnder the serosa
• myomaBenign muscle tissue tumor

mass · nodule · growth · tumor · lesion · calcified · degenerated · necrotic · vascularized · encapsulated

myomectomy

Surgical fibroid extraction

• hysterectomyExcision of the uterus
• embolizationTherapeutic vessel blockage
• ablationRemoval by cutting, melting

laparoscopy · resection · excision · robotic-assisted · laparotomy · cryotherapy · radiofrequency · minimally invasive · outpatient · recovery

noncancerous

Not posing mortal threat

• nonmalignantNot harmful or spreading
• tumorAbnormal tissue mass
• growthIncrease in size

harmless · slow-growing · watchful waiting · asymptomatic · observation · monitoring · stable · localized

dysmenorrhea

Painful monthly bleeding condition

• heavy bleedingExcessive blood loss
• pelvic painDiscomfort between hips
• bloatingSwollen, expanded state

infertility · anemia · frequent urination · constipation · backache · fatigue · iron deficiency · clotting · cramping · discomfort

estrogen

Female reproductive hormone

• progesteroneOvarian steroid supporting gestation
• hormone therapyTreatment using body's messengers
• menopauseEnd of fertility

shrinkage · receptors · progestin · hormonal imbalance · endocrine · ovulation · menstrual cycle · puberty · perimenopause · oral contraceptives

ultrasound

Inaudible high-frequency waves

• MRIMagnetic body imaging
• hysteroscopyInternal uterine visual exam
• sonogramUltrasound-produced medical image

biopsy · pelvic exam · transvaginal · imaging · CT scan · laparoscopy · pathology · staging · mapping · screening

• lumpsbump, lump, nodule, knob, nub
• growthsgrowth, growths, tumor, tumors, tumour
• medical findingscyst, tumor, lesion, polyp, hernia
• reproductive cancersovarian cancer, testicular cancer, uterine cancer, vaginal cancer
• skin growthsskin tag, mole, wart, nevus, nevi
• tumorstumor, cancer, benign tumor, malignant tumor, carcinoma