Premature Ovarian Failure What is premature ovarian failure? The term premature ovarian failure describes a stop in the normal functioning of the ovaries in a woman younger than age 40. Some people also use the term primary ovarian insufficiency to describe…
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
What is polycystic ovary syndrome? Polycystic means many cysts Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a condition where at least two of the following occur, and often all three: At least 12 follicles (tiny cysts) develop in your ovaries. Changes in the…
Ovarian Cysts
What are ovaries? The ovaries are a pair of organs in the female reproductive system. They are located in the pelvis, one on each side of the uterus. The uterus is the hollow, pear-shaped organ where a baby grows. Each…
Ovarian Cancer
What are the risk factors for ovarian cancer? The strongest risk factor for ovarian cancer is family history. If you have a first degree relative (mother, sister, daughter, and/or aunt) who has or has had ovarian cancer, talk to your…
Menopause
What is menopause? Menopause is the end of menstruation. It is part of a woman’s natural aging process when her ovaries produce lower levels of the hormones estrogen and progesterone and when she is no longer able to become pregnant.…
Endometriosis
Endometriosis The lining of the uterus called endometrium .A tissue similar to this lining grows outside the uterus as in your ovaries, your tubes, around the uterus and the bowel, these tissues called endometriosis. When you have your period these…
Birth Control Pills
Birth Control Pills Work By: -stopping the monthly release of an ovum from the ovaries -altering the lining of the uterus -creating a thick cervical mucus that hampers the movement of sperm into the uterus -the pill is a combination…
Adenomyosis
What is Adenomyosis? Adenomyosis is uterine thickening that occurs when endometrial tissue, which normally lines the uterus, moves into the outer muscular walls of the uterus. What causes adenomyosis? The cause is unknown. Sometimes adenomyosis may cause a mass or…