Chances are that you aren't aware you have fibroids, which are also referred to as leiomyomas or myomas. Many women don't experience any symptoms. Fibroids are essentially small balls of muscle that grow in the muscular wall tissue of your uterus. Theye're almost always non-cancerous, almost never turn into cancer in the future. Women who do experi...

A cyst is a sac or pocket that has filled with fluid, solid matter or a mixture of both. A cyst can appear almost anywhere in your body. When a cyst appears on one of your two almond-sized ovaries, it's called an ovarian cyst. Ovarian cysts usually form during the ovulation part of your cycle, when ova are released from your ovaries. Most women exp...

A colposcopy usually is performed by your doctor in response to an abnormal Pap smear. The purpose of the colposcopy is to allow your doctor to examine your vagina, vulva and cervix. The reasons for an abnormal Pap smear can vary greatly, but they are caused most commonly by viral infections, such as the human papillomavirus (HPV). Other types of i...

 Endometrial polyps, also known as uterine polyps, are abnormal growths in your endometrium, the lining of your uterus. The excessive growth leads to the formation of polyps. Uterine polyps are more commonly found in women who've undergone menopause, although younger women can get them too. You can have just one polyp or many. Polyps will almo...