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Do you need this ovarian cancer test?

Ovarian cancer is very deadly. Almost 3/4 women ever diagnosed has advance disease which has a 5 year survival rate of only 20%. But like other diseases if we can diagnose early , the survival rate is almost 90%. Any testing that helps that diagnosis is viewed by all women as very important. We cannot just test every woman, so we have to decide who needs an ovarian cancer test. Women and their providers are warned that ovarian cancer screening is not simple, not very accurate

Odd facts about ovarian cysts

Women ovulate monthly, unless they are on a hormonal contraception or have a hormonal imbalance, from the time they go through puberty until age of menopause: so about 400 times. Each month that ovulation may produce a cyst, or a cyst can form from ovarian tissue that is not directly caused by ovulation. This picture shows a cyst of endometriosis with some blood flow around it. 1. Ovarian Cysts are much more likely to be non-cancerous than cancerous, even in the population th

Taking Regular Aspirin? Maybe You Shouldn’t

Aspirin use for occasional headaches, aches, or pains is still recommended and safe for many people. The role of aspirin for prevention, is a complex topic, really best made with medical guidance. Your age, your medical risk factors, your competing medications all may affect what your Primary Care Provider would tell you what to do. But here are some of the newest guidelines coming out of the literature. Low dose aspirin can decrease your risk of ovarian cancer. If you have h

Hormone health after a hysterectomy: maybe keep your good ovary

The newest study of how healthy a woman's ovaries are after hysterectomy concluded that hysterectomy may lead to ovarian damage. The PROOF study showed using the AMH level that hormone levels do decline from the ovaries after a hysterectomy. They used AMH to determine this as it it is a blood test and can help watch your hormone balance over time. 1. Removal of the ovaries at the time of hysterectomy for a woman who is still ovulating puts a woman at risk for certain diseases

6 Reasons Why You Should Be Screened For Ovarian Cancer

Ovarian cancer is very serious, and often deadly, but screening is for high risk patients. Over 90% of women will survive their ovarian cancer if it is picked up in Stage 1. You should ONLY be screened for Ovarian Cancer if you have KNOWN risk factors. You should be screened for ovarian cancer if you are at high-risk for hereditary cancer syndrome. In that case, you may need genetic testing to show exactly what diseases you are really at risk of. Never having children, being

Here's your risk of getting these gynecologic cancers

Cancer prediction is an entire science of it's own, and you need a personal consultation to determine your real risks. For decades we mainly were quoting your cancer risk of any particular cancer by keeping track the major female reproductive cancers in the United states. The most basic risks of cancer was then able to be quoted based on your lifetime risk of actually getting invasive disease, which is where we have come up with these figures: 1 out of 8 women: Breast Cancer

Correcting this common problem is more likely to prevent uterine cancer

Classically it has been taught that estrogen excess, particularly what has been known as 'unopposed estrogen' (or hormone therapy with estrogen alone) is the cause of uterine cancer. The theory that estrogen causes uterine cancer is being challenged. Inflammation, either in the body or in the uterus itself is now thought to be the more likely cause and a simpler strategy for reducing that cause would be to reduce inflammation. Inflammation can be due to a variety of poor heal

Prevention of uterine cancer: here's how

Most uterine cancer is preventable. At www.womenshealthpractice.com we are committed to helping your prevention efforts. Irregular bleeding is the first sign of uterine cancer, and irregular cycles should always be evaluated. Thickening of the uterine lining and/or endometrial polyps can be precancerous conditions of the uterus that should be treated. Women are more at risk for uterine cancer as they age. Hormonal contraception, including birth control pills and medicated IUD

Are you taking these steps to avoid this cancer?

Women have been pushed to stay on top of breast cancer screenings with exams, self-awareness of breast changes, and mammograms which makes us being educated on our personal of \ of breast cancers, however it’s now determined that there is less knowledge of your risk of ovarian cancer and why there is this disparity between Breast and Ovarian Cancer Awareness is one reason you and your health care provider have to understand your risks. Here are some quick facts you need to kn

#RealWorldEvidence Call your gyno if you have these signs

There are certain symptoms, while not necessarily cancer, can none the less can be serious and need attention. Some have labeled cancers as silent, and certainly some are very difficult to diagnose. But we feel some my be just a bit quiet. Cancer signs may truly be revealed if listening to your body, so here are some signs to listen to, and report to your gyno. Most women with these symptoms will not have cancer, but there are other serious conditions that can cause these sig

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