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  2. Cervical polyp - Wikipedia

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    A cervical polyp is a common benign polyp or tumour on the surface of the cervical canal. [2] They can cause irregular menstrual bleeding but often show no symptoms. Treatment consists of simple removal of the polyp and prognosis is generally good. About 1% of cervical polyps will show neoplastic change which may lead to cancer. They are most ...

  3. Endometrial polyp - Wikipedia

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    Endometrial polyps are usually benign although some may be precancerous or cancerous. [3] About 0.5% of endometrial polyps contain adenocarcinoma cells. [14] Polyps can increase the risk of miscarriage in women undergoing IVF treatment. [3] If they develop near the fallopian tubes, they may lead to difficulty in becoming pregnant. [3]

  4. Postcoital bleeding - Wikipedia

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    The presence of cervical polyps may result in postcoital bleeding during pregnancy because the tissue of the polyps is more easily damaged. [10] Postcoital bleeding can be due to trauma after consensual and non-consensual sexual intercourse. [11] [4] A diagnosis to determine the cause will include obtaining a medical history and assessing the ...

  5. Polyp (medicine) - Wikipedia

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    An endometrial polyp or uterine polyp is a polyp or lesion in the lining of the uterus (endometrium) that takes up space within the uterine cavity. Commonly occurring, they are experienced by up to 10% of women. [24] They may have a large flat base or be attached to the uterus by an elongated pedicle (pedunculated).

  6. Vaginal bleeding - Wikipedia

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    Vaginal bleeding is any expulsion of blood from the vagina.This bleeding may originate from the uterus, vaginal wall, or cervix. [1] Generally, it is either part of a normal menstrual cycle or is caused by hormonal or other problems of the reproductive system, such as abnormal uterine bleeding.

  7. What is an incompetent cervix: causes, symptoms, treatments - AOL

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    There are two main treatment options for women facing weak cervical tissue. The first is a cerclage — stitches placed at the base of the cervix to keep it closed.

  8. Hematometra - Wikipedia

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    Premenopausal women with hematometra often experience abnormal vaginal bleeding, including dysmenorrhea (pain during menstruation) or amenorrhea (lack of menstruation), while postmenopausal women are more likely to be asymptomatic. [3] Due to the accumulation of blood in the uterus, patients may develop low blood pressure or a vasovagal ...

  9. What is an 'incompetent cervix?' Why experts want women to ...

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    Rankins wants women to know that an incompetent cervix diagnosis "is not [their] fault." "The word 'incompetent' is terrible, but please don't think that you're a failure or that this says ...