Fibroids and Infertility
Uterine fibroids are muscle tumors of the uterus that can interfere with pregnancy when they lie within the cavity of the uterus. Fibroids can also cause pelvic pain and irregular bleeding. In the absence of infertility or other problems, fibroids can usually be left alone.
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Laparoscopy
This is a surgical procedure in which a lighted telescope-like instrument (laparoscope) is inserted through the wall of the abdomen into the pelvic cavity. Laparoscopy is useful to evaluate the pelvic cavity for endometriosis, pelvic adhesions, and other abnormalities.
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Ovarian Cyst Aspiration
Ovarian cysts require attention because some of them can twist or rupture, bleed, and create a medical emergency. Other cysts that persist can interfere with normal ovarian function and impair a woman’s ability to conceive by producing hormones that prevent normal egg release from the ovary, for example.
