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abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB): common gynecologic condition characterized by atypical bleeding patterns that deviate from a person’s normal menstrual cycle

Bartholin’s cyst: fluid-filled sac created when the Bartholin gland becomes blocked

cervical cancer: slow-growing cancer found in the cervix

congenital malformation: abnormality of a structure that develops during formation of the embryo and presents with a wide variety of symptoms

cystocele: prolapse of the bladder into the anterior vaginal wall

endometriosis: chronic and often painfully debilitating gynecologic disorder characterized by the presence of endometrial-like tissue outside the uterus

fistula: abnormal connection between two surfaces in the body that are not meant to be connected

hypermenorrhea: prolonged menstrual bleeding

hysterectomy: surgical removal of the uterus

leiomyoma: (also, fibroid) benign tumor that develops from the smooth muscle tissue of the uterus

menorrhagia: heavy menstrual bleeding

metrorrhagia: irregular menstrual cycles

ovarian cyst: blood- or fluid-filled sac found on or near the ovary

pelvic floor disorders: any condition that decreases the integrity of the pelvic muscular structures

perimenopause: phase of menstrual irregularities that is attributed to fluctuating hormone levels lasting for months up to several years and that ends when menses has ceased for 12 months

premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD): similar to PMS but has a more extreme presentation, causing extreme depression and anxiety in the luteal phase of the cycle

premenstrual syndrome (PMS): common and cyclic disorder that occurs during the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle in people who menstruate; characterized by mood swings, irritability, anxiety, fatigue, breast tenderness, bloating, and changes in appetite or sleep patterns

primary amenorrhea: absence of menarche by the age of 16 years

primary dysmenorrhea: typical menstrual pain that occurs before or during a period

rectocele: prolapse of the rectum into the posterior vaginal wall

secondary amenorrhea: absence of menstruation for a duration of three or more cycles

secondary dysmenorrhea: menstrual pain caused by an underlying condition

uterine malformation: congenital malformation that includes changes to the shape of the uterus

uterine polyp: benign growth that develops in the cervix or uterus

uterine prolapse: occurs when the pelvic floor weakens and the uterus descends into the vagina

vaginal fistula: opening between the vagina to another anatomical structure

vasomotor symptoms: cardinal symptoms of perimenopause and menopause known as hot flashes and night sweats

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