Ovarian cysts are fluid-filled sacs within ovaries. Most cysts are harmless and occur in reproductive-age women. About 8% of women before menopause have large cysts. About 16% of women after menopause have cysts
Endometriosis affects about one in ten women in reproductive years. Transformation to neoplasms is extremely rare, with less than 1% prevalence. Endometriotic cells show higher mutation frequencies than stromal counterparts
Adenomyosis is ectopic endometrial tissue in myometrium, affecting 5-70% of women. Most commonly affects multiparous women of reproductive age. Incidence higher in women with high estrogen exposure
Most common benign uterine neoplasm, affecting 25% of reproductive-age women. Composed predominantly of smooth muscle cells with variable fibrous tissue. Multiple fibroids occur in approximately 85% of cases. Growth accelerates during pregnancy and involutes with menopause
GnRH analogs prevent estrogen release from ovaries, causing temporary menopause. GnRH is also known as Luliberin or Luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone. Medications are administered as nasal spray or injection, not orally
Ovarian cysts are fluid-filled growths in ovaries that can be functional or pathological. Functional cysts develop during menstrual cycle and disappear within 2-8 weeks. Pathological cysts include dermoid cysts and cystadenomas, which can be cancerous. Hormonal issues, pregnancy, endometriosis and pelvic infections can cause cysts