Benign cysts are the sac-like structures that
contain air, fluids or another substance. It can appear and grow in any part of
the body, inside or outside it. Most often, the benign cyst is found in the
reproductive tract of women. The disease can occur in ladies of all age groups
and may arise through different mechanisms (Youssef, 2014, p. 215). Some of the
major causes of benign cysts are abnormal embryonic development, wear and tear
of the reproductive system during or after pregnancy, and the irregular flow of
blood in the body. The disease often accompanies skin infection, inflammation,
and tumors, and needs to be cured as soon as possible. Surgery is the best and
most recommended option to cure the benign cyst. The fluid-filled part of the
body is replaced with the healthy organ, following CT scanning or ultrasound.
Laparoscopic surgery is possible in different situations (Youssef, 2014).
On the other hand, the abnormal growth of the
female reproductive system, also known as uterine growth, is the tissue
enlargement of the uterus (the female womb), which leads to severe
complications and often causes the death of the patient. The continuous and
long-term growth of the female reproductive system leads to uterine cancer
because tumors begin appearing everywhere in the body and their number
increases rapidly (Redmond et al., 2013, p. 845). One of the major causes of
the disease is living a lazy life and gaining so much weight after the delivery
of the baby. Depending on how severe the illness is, the doctor may recommend
the hysterectomy, myomectomy, and embolization. Hysterectomy is the removal of
the female reproductive organ (uterus), which ensures that the disease will
never return, but the woman won’t be able to produce babies. Myomectomy is a
specific type of surgery that involves the removal of fibroids without
disturbing the function of the reproductive system. Embolization is a medical
procedure that consists of the use of polyvinyl alcohol, which is injected in
the female reproductive tract to stop the growth, development, and functioning
of fibroids (Redmond et al., 2013).
Youssef, A. T. (2014). Endosonography of Benign Myometrium
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Redmond, J. G., Gage, T. B., Kiyamu, M., & Brutsaert,
T. D. (2013). The Effect of Intra-Uterine Growth Restriction on Blood Lipids
and Response to Exercise Training. American Journal of Human Biology, 25(6),
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