1 Department of Pathology, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA 2 Department of Medical Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, Massachusetts, USA 3 Harvard Medical School, ...

Women of menstrual age are familiar with the cramping that comes along with the dreaded time of the month. Although, when that pain is out of the ordinary, it may be a sign of a ruptured ovarian cyst.

Ovarian cancer is caused by a harmful overgrowth of cells in and around the ovaries. The cancer can start in the lining of the ovary or fallopian tube, the supportive tissue, or in the egg cell. There ...

But some cancers, such as ovarian cancer, also raise your risk for developing a different, second cancer in another part of the body later on. Here’s what you should know about secondary cancers ...

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common hormonal and metabolic conditions in people with ovaries of reproductive age, affecting up to 10% of that population. It has a strong genetic ...

Menopause occurs when the ovaries’ last eggs are depleted. Practically, it’s defined as having had no period for 12 months in a row. Although menopause can be induced by surgery or medical ...

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a highly prevalent and heterogenous endocrinopathy affecting 5-18% of women. Although its cardinal features include androgen excess, ovulatory dysfunction, and/or ...

Studies have found that appropriately inhibiting the activation rate of primordial follicles can effectively slow down the rate of follicle consumption, maintain fertility and delay ovarian aging.

Those with a family history of gynecological or breast cancer or symptoms of ovarian cancer should be screened for ovarian cancer. Testing may involve a transvaginal ultrasound or blood test.