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Health Encyclopedia: Ovarian Cancer Introduction

Introduction

The ovaries are two small, almond-shaped organs located on either side of the uterus. They are key components of a woman's reproductive system:

Ovaries store between 200,000 - 400,000 follicles, tiny sacs, present from birth, that nurture immature eggs (ova).
During each normal (usually monthly) reproductive cycle, a follicle in one ovary bursts and releases a mature or "ripened" egg. The egg travels down the fallopian tube into the uterus, where it either is fertilized by a man's sper...

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Expert & Community Posts

"I have an Ovarian Cyst. What does this mean?"

By Merely Me , Health Expert

...doctor looked at the results he told me that I had a cyst on my right ovary. Of course the... Read more »

What you need to know about Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

By Merely Me , Health Expert

...the weekend. When I told them I was writing about cysts one of my friends asked me cautiously,... Read more »

Inflammatory Breast Cancer Awareness: Breast Cancer Doesn’t Always Start with a Lump

By Phyllis Johnson , Health Expert

...a hypochondriac. Fortunately, I had developed a cyst in my left breast. That was a symptom... Read more »

FAQS: Fibrocystic Breasts (Fibrocystic Changes) and Fibroadenomas

By PJ Hamel , Health Expert

...so I went to the doctor. She said I have “fibrocystic changes,” and it’s nothing to worry... Read more »

Bumps on the Vagina: How to know if it is Serious

By Merely Me , Health Expert

...vaginal bumps is known as epidermoid or sebaceous cysts. These cysts look very different from... Read more »

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Health Guide

Birth Control Options for Women: Intrauterine Devices (IUDs)

...for infection. Still, some doctors may prescribe antibiotics as a precaution before insertion.Ovarian Cysts. The LNG-IUS may increase the risk for ovarian cysts, but such cysts usually do not... Read more »

Rheumatoid Arthritis: Symptoms

...ankles. In rare cases, the joint sac behind the knee accumulates fluid and forms what is known as a Baker cyst. This cyst feels like a tumor and sometimes extends down the back of the calf causing... Read more »

Ovarian Cancer: Diagnosis

...check up. The vast majority of conditions are noncancerous. They include:Benign functional ovarian cystsAbscesses and infectionFibroids Click the icon to see an image of a fibroid... Read more »

Endometriosis: Symptoms

...reported pain in the middle of a cycle. (A sharp pain during ovulation may be due to an endometrial cyst located in the fallopian tube that ruptures as the egg passes through.)40% reported pain at... Read more »

Endometriosis: Diagnosis

...reproductive organs include:Severe kidney or urinary tract infectionsCeliac diseaseAppendicitisInterstitial cystitisInflammatory bowel diseaseDiverticulitisIrritable bowel syndromePhysical... Read more »

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Acne, close-up of cysts on the back

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