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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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It began for me with changes to my menstrual cycle. I am always fairly regular give or take a few... Read more »

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Health Guide

Ovarian Cancer: Diagnosis

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 ovaries. Unfortunately, there are no... Read more »

Endometriosis: Complications

Endometriosis is a chronic disease that is difficult to diagnose and to treat. Without treatment, endometriosis gets progressively worse in 65 - 80% of patients. Even with treatment,... Read more »

Endometriosis: Conservative Surgery

Conservative SurgeryThe goal of conservative surgery is to aggressively remove as many endometrial implants and cysts as possible without causing surgical scarring and subsequent adhesions that could... Read more »

Endometriosis: Diagnosis

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

Fertility drugs are often used alone as initial treatment to induce ovulation. If they fail as sole therapy, then they may be used with assisted reproductive procedures or artificial... Read more »

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