are non-cancerous growths that develop within the muscular wall of the uterus. Unlike cysts, which are fluid-filled, fibroids consist of smooth muscle cells and fibrous connective tissue.

This image shows a 50 pound (22.7kg) cyst, removed from a woman’s abdomen. Pretty confronting, isn’t it? What’s even more ...

Follicular cysts occur during ovulation, the menstrual cycle phase when a follicle releases an egg from one of the ...

Kristen Foreman shares the first symptoms she experienced before doctors discovered a mass. It was ovarian and endometrial ...

Pelvic pain affects the lower belly part of the abdomen. It may be an early indication of an underlying problem. Tap to read seven common causes of pelvic pain in women.

The research involves advanced molecular biology and artificial intelligence techniques, and is set to deepen understanding ...

The uteri of 30 women (5%) and ovaries of 49 (8%) were affected by benign lesions, such as cysts, granulomas, endometriosis and fibroids. The uterus, ovaries and vagina are infrequently affected ...

A 21-year-old woman has revealed how she “grew a uterus” after never going through puberty. Ashley Reilly, from Western Australia, said she was at the end of primary school when many of her ...

The surgery, performed on women usually close to, or after menopause, does carry the risk of side-effects such as bleeding, ...

September is an important month for me because it is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. I am a 15-year survivor of ovarian ...

A bump on your earlobe may be a cyst. It can go away on its own, but if you experience other symptoms, you may need medical attention. It’s common to develop bumps on and around your earlobe ...