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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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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 »

"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 »

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 »

Endometriosis Hits Dancing With the Stars

By Amy Hendel , Health Expert

...uterus grows outside the uterus, causing painful cysts and possible infertility. She is also... Read more »

TNF-alpha inhibitors may prevent kidney cysts

By Christine Miller , Health Expert

...treatment and hope to people with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD). ADPKD... Read more »

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What are the symptoms of GERD?"

The hallmark GERD symptom is heartburn. This symptom of acid reflux involves a burning sensation in the mid-sternum area, thus the name heartburn. Another acid reflux disease symptom is... Read more »

Bipolar Depression: What are the symptoms of bipolar disorder?

Bipolar disorder symptoms are cyclic. Patient's cycle into manic episodes, then return to normal before cycling into a depressive episode. This cycling makes it possible to divide bipolar disorder... Read more »

Depression Issues: What are the symptoms of depression?

The classic symptoms of depression include sadness during most of the day, altered appetite or body weight, change in sleep patterns, agitation, lack of interest in previously enjoyed activities,... Read more »

How is GERD diagnosed or evaluated?"

A well-taken patient history is the first step to establishing a diagnosis of GERD. If the patient has the classic heartburn and regurgitation symptoms then a diagnosis of GERD can be made with a... Read more »

Bipolar Depression: What are the risk factors and causes of bipolar disorder?

Genetic or hereditary factors contribute to the risk of bipolar disorder. Studies have demonstrated that the prevalence of bipolar disorder is higher among the parents of bipolar patients. However,... Read more »

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