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Health Encyclopedia: Ovarian Cancer Introduction
- Ovarian Cancer - Introduction
- Ovarian Cancer Genetic Causes
- Symptoms
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- Prevention
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- Prognosis
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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Health Guide
Ovarian Cancer: Diagnosis
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Although endometriosis is the most commonly diagnosed uterine disorder, it is often misdiagnosed or missed altogether. In a study of women with proven endometriosis, more than half of them... Read more »Infertility In Women: Medications
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