Uterine Disorders

Endometriosis

When endometrial tissue is found outside of the uterine cavity

MC site OVARIES

Dysmenorrhea, dyspareunia

Dx: Laparoscopy

**Endometrioma = CHOCOLATE COLORED CYST**

Leimyoma (Uterine Fibroid)

Smooth muscle tumor found in uterus

**Growth directly correlates with estrogen production**

Palpable mass pelvic mass, vaginal bleeding

Dx: Pelvic US

Tx: Observation vs Leuprolide vs Surgery

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