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Ovarian torsion occurs when the ovary rotates, either completely or partially, hindering blood flow and causing acute abdominal pain. It is a rare condition, but is potentially very serious as, if left untreated, it can cause permanent damage to the...
January 15, 2020 . 4 min read
One of the clinical symptoms of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is the formation of a large number of follicular cysts on the ovaries. Surprisingly, given the name of the condition, not all women with PCOS will have ovarian cysts, some will present...
January 13, 2020 . 3 min read
Many women experience irregular periods throughout their reproductive years. For some women, any irregularities are transient; perhaps they have only recently gone through puberty, or are approaching menopause, both of which can cause erratic...
January 9, 2020 . 4 min read
Irregular periods are a form of abnormal uterine bleeding. A menstrual cycle is defined as the time from the start of one period to the start of the next. The average cycle is 28 days long; however, in reality this differs from woman to woman, and...
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As you are approaching the end of your pregnancy by …
January 6, 2020 . 3 min read
If malignant cells are found in the lining of the …
December 16, 2019 . 4 min read
