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Several conditions affect the uterus or ovaries. Endometriosis involves abnormal growth of uterine tissue. Polycystic ovarian syndrome is a hormone disorder that can cause ovarian cysts. Pelvic inflammatory disease is often associated with STD infection. Treatments include drugs or surgery such as hysterectomy (removal of the uterus) and oophorectomy (removal of the ovaries).

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Ovariectomy
Some surgical treatments require removing one or both ovaries.

Endometriosis
Endometriosis is a disorder of the female reproductive system.

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