An ovarian
During ovulation (the process during which the egg ripens and is released from the ovary) the ovary produces a...
It began for me with changes to my menstrual cycle. I am always fairly regular give or take a few days in getting my period on time. ... Read more »
I distinctly recall the advice, twenty-five years ago, of my own OBGYN when searching for a pediatrician as a first-time mother: find... Read more »
It is known as the "silent killer." Ovarian cancer is frightening to so many women because there generally are little to no symptoms in... Read more »
I was busy on another project, but from the other room, Dad called, “Dorian, turn on The Dr. Oz Show!” Being the dutiful daughter, I... Read more »
I am a 52 year old female with ulcerative colitis and have been in remission for a few years. Of late, I have been experiencing abdominal... Read more »
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Physiologic ovarian cysts; Functional ovarian cysts; Corpus luteum cysts; Follicular cystsSymptomsOvarian cysts often cause no symptoms. When... Read more »
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An inclusion cyst is a small encapsulated fluid filled structure due to embryonal or traumatic implantation of epithelium (tissue composed of... Read more »
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Transvaginal ultrasound is a type of pelvic ultrasound. It is used to look at a woman's reproductive organs, including the uterus, ovaries, cervix,... Read more »
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Cancer - ovaries Symptoms Ovarian cancer symptoms are often vague. Women and their doctors often blame the symptoms on other, more... Read more »
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Up to 95% of women diagnosed with ovarian cancer will survive longer than 5 years if their cancers are treated before they have spread beyond the... Read more »