If your OB/GYN tells you that you have ovarian cysts, it might make you worry about ovarian cancer. But even though these two conditions can bring on similar symptoms, they’re very different ...

Epithelial ovarian cancer is the most common type of ovarian cancer. About 90 out of 100 tumours of the ovary (90%) are epithelial. Epithelial ovarian cancer starts in the surface layer covering the ...

Pressure is mounting on an Essex hospital after they stood by a gynaecologist who removed the ovaries from two women without their consent. Dr Ali Shokouh-Amiri faced more than 100 allegations of ...

Ovarian cysts can put pressure on the nerves or muscles, leading to lower back pain. They can also cause inflammation and swelling contributing to backache.

It gets its name from the fact that it causes small fluid-filled sacs (AKA cysts) to form on the ovaries. PCOS causes hormonal imbalances that can cause reproductive system issues and other health ...

The study reveals that women who undergo ovary removal before age 40 experience significant reductions in brain white matter, essential tissue responsible for neural communication and cognitive ...

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Renita White, MD, is an obstetrician/gynecologist at Georgia Obstetrics and Gynecology in Atlanta, Georgia. Her areas of expertise include fibroids, irregular vaginal ...

Ovarian cysts can be simple or complex. Complex ovarian cysts are those that contain either blood or a solid substance. They are more likely to require treatment. Simple cysts are relatively ...

Ovarian cysts are fluid-filled sacs that can form in or on your ovaries. Some cyst types can become large in size and may require surgery. Most ovarian cysts are benign (noncancerous). They ...

A Bartholin's cyst, also known as Bartholin's gland cyst or a Bartholin’s duct cyst, occurs when one of two glands at the vaginal opening fills up with fluid. You can treat a Bartholin’s cyst at home ...