Polycytsic Ovarian Syndrome
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, PCOS, condition occurs when your ovaries, sometimes with the help of the adrenal glands, overproduces androgen hormone. This hormone promotes the development and maintenance of male sex characteristics.
When a high level of androgen is present in your ovaries, it interferes with egg development and its release during ovulation. And the [...]
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Ovarian cancer typically happens to women who are over 50. Its cause is unknown and this type of cancer is difficult for early detection.
The sooner ovarian cancer is found and treated, the better your recovery chances. Often times, women with ovarian cancer have mild or no symptoms until the cancer reaches an advanced stage, when [...]
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Many women have ovarian cysts without experiencing symptoms. They cannot be prevented and the vast majority are not related to cancer, and go away on their own.
A cyst is a fluid-filled sac, which can be located anywhere in the body.
However, on the ovary the most common type of ovarian cyst is called a functional cyst. [...]
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