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 | Welcome to this week's About.com Women's Health newsletter. This week we take a look at reproductive health diseases from cervical polyps to ovarian cysts and uterine fibroid tumors. Of course, there's lots more useful women's health information that you will want to know about. Have a healthy week! Tracee | |
What Are Cervical Polyps
While the cause of cervical polyps is not clear, there may be an association with chronic cervical inflammation, clogged cervical blood vessels, or an abnormal response to increased levels of estrogen.
| Uterine Fibroid Tumors
Fibroid tumors are solid tumors which are made of fibrous tissue, hence the name 'fibroid' tumor. Most often fibroids occur as multiple tumor masses which are slow-growing and often cause no symptoms.
| Ovarian Cysts
Ovarian cysts are fluid-filled sacs, similar to blisters, that are common among women during their reproductive years. They form on the ovaries, the almond-sized organs on each side of the uterus.
| Endometriosis Q&A
A number of theories have been advanced, but no single theory explains all cases of endometriosis. For example, the most popular theory is called the Retrograde Menstruation Theory (promoted by Dr. John Sampson in the 1920's). He surmised that menstrual tissue flows backwards through the fallopian tubes and deposits on the pelvic organs where it seeds and grows. Later, researchers found that most women have retrograde flow.
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