Para-ovarian cysts occur rarely in young girls but they often grow large as no routine sonographies are performed in this population group. Ovarian cysts and PCOS are conditions with many common ...

An ovarian cyst is a sac or pouch filled with fluid or other tissue that forms on or inside a woman's ovary. Ovaries are the small reproductive glands located on each side of your uterus that make ...

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A woman lost a third of her bodyweight after surgery to remove a 26kg ovarian cyst - the weight of seven newborn babies. Despite multiple negative pregnancy tests, doctors insisted Keely Favell ...

Ovarian cysts are fluid-filled sacs that form inside or on the surface of an ovary. Some types of ovarian cysts — like those that form during a menstrual cycle — are common while others are ...

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Ovarian cancer is a type of cancer that impacts the female reproductive system. The risk of developing ovarian cancer in a woman's lifetime is 1 in 87, according to the American Cancer Society ...

Ovarian cancer starts in one or both ovaries, or in the fallopian tubes, or in the abdominal lining called the peritoneum. Women between the ages of 55 and 63 are most likely to get ovarian cancer ...

Women with PCOS may have ovaries containing numerous small cystic structures. PCOS is the leading cause of anovulation and a major contributor to female infertility, affecting between 40 percent ...

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Millions of people deal with acne, but those who suffer from cystic acne know how difficult it is to treat compared to ordinary pimples. Cystic acne is a severe form of acne that results in large ...