Facts About Ovarian Cancer It’s about. 600 new cases of ovarian cancer each year in South Africa Most cases occur in the 70-80 age The most frequent symptoms are increased levels of stomach heaviness and pain Symptoms often come late and thus discovered many cases in a late stage The treatment for ovarian cancer is often surgery followed by chemotherapy There are no good options for screening for the development of ovarian cancer Ovarian Cancer Ovarian cancer occurs in approximately 570 women in South Africa per year and is thus the second most common form of abdominal cancer in South Africa ( cancer of the uterusis the most frequent). Approximately eight times more sheep breast cancer. Ovarian cancer can occur from […]
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Ovarian Cysts
Facts Ovarian Cysts A cyst is a fluid-filled bladder Approximately 10% of women before menopause have ovarian cysts and usually gives no discomfort or symptoms Cysts are usually 3-5 cm, but can be 30 cm The symptoms are – if there are any symptoms – abdominal pressure, abrupt and trips show pain, increasing the extent of stomach Some cysts produces hormones that include may cause bleeding disorders Some cysts can be malignant Treatment is either surgical or pending checks What are ovarian cysts? Cyst is the Latin name for some liquid filled. Or cysts in the ovaries is all fluid-filled processes. The cysts develop mostly in those cells that are already present in the ovary. Most smaller cysts are normal and […]
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Facts About Polycystic Ovary Syndrome In PCOS is fluid-filled cavities in the ovaries and the change in sex hormones This means that no regular ovulation Also results in that there are elevated male hormone Symptoms are: lack of menstrual periods or sparse infertility abnormal hair growth on face and body (hirsutism) acne ( acne ) 65% of women with PCOS are overweight PCOS affects approximately 5-10% of women of fertile age There is a relationship between PCOS and diabetes The treatment is weight reduction and exercise, oral contraceptives and possible. other medical treatment What is polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)? PCOS is a condition with many follicles in the ovaries (cysts). The follicles are 2-9 mm, which are stopped in their development. […]
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