Common Gynological Problems You Should Know About

As a woman, you might be concerned about your health in terms of gynological issues. 
These are those conditions related to your reproductive system, that may lead to 
cervical cancer, prevent pregnancy, or make sexual activity or periods painful and hard 
to deal with. Keep reading to find out more about the common problems and what can 
be done about them.

Endometriosis

If you are a woman with extremely painful periods, you might have endometriosis. This 
is not the normal period pain most women experience – it is debilitating and has been 
compared to the pain of childbirth and related pains. Endometriosis occurs when 
endometrial tissue that is shed during a normal menstrual cycle often becomes inflamed 
and leads to growths or lesions. These are very painful and can cause infertility, among 
other issues.

The main symptoms for endometriosis are extremely painful menstrual cramps, back 
pain during sexual activity, and often a difficulty conceiving a child naturally. Talk to your 
doctor if you have these symptoms so that you can get tested for endometriosis.

Dysmenorrhea

It is possible that you have bad menstrual cramps without having endometriosis. This is 
a condition known as dysmenorrhea. Most women do have some sort of pain during 
menstruation, but it can have a wide range on the pain scale. The pain might also lead 
to symptoms you thought were PMS=related, btu are from the pain, such as fatigue, 
nausea, and vomiting. Dysmenorrhea might be caused by other conditions, such as 
uterine fibroids, endometriosis, or infections, making it a secondary type of pain.

Uterine Fibroids

Another gynological condition women might experience is uterine fibroids. These are 
growths that appear on the uterus, but are not cancerous. They are not associated with 
uterine cancer or even a risk of developing this type of cancer, but can cause issues like 
pain and bleeding. Typically someone with uterine fibroids might have difficulty with long 
menstrual periods and heavy bleeding, leg pain, back pain, constipation, and frequent 
urination. Talk to your doctor to learn more about uterine fibroids and what can be done 
about them.

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

Known as PCOS, polycystic ovarian syndrome can also cause issues with your 
menstrual cycle and ability to get pregnant. When you have PCOS, it leads to a major 
imbalance of your hormones. You might have long or short periods, problems with 
getting pregnant, and physical changes like hair on your face and neck, or weight that 
you can’t seen to get rid of on your own.
