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2. Ovarian cyst - Wikipedia

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   Simple, smooth ovarian cysts, smaller than 3 cm and apparently filled with water, are considered normal. [8] Large cysts that cause problems occur in about 8% of women before menopause. [1] Ovarian cysts are present in about 16% of women after menopause, and have a higher risk of being cancer than in younger women.

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   The two are distinct genes in that they're on different chromosomes, but they both cause a syndrome called hereditary breast and ovarian cancer syndrome. The prostate and pancreas are now ...

4. Ovarian disease - Wikipedia

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   A cyst may develop in either of the ovaries that are responsible for producing hormones and carrying eggs. Ovarian cysts can be of various types, such as dermoid cysts, endometrioma cysts, and the functional cyst. [medical citation needed] Symptoms: Abdominal bloating or swelling. Painful bowel movement. Pelvic pain before or after the ...

5. Ovarian cancer - Wikipedia

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   Serous ovarian cancer is the most common type of epithelial ovarian cancer and it accounts for about two-thirds of cases of epithelial ovarian cancer. [28] Low-grade serous carcinoma is less aggressive than high-grade serous carcinomas, though it does not typically respond well to chemotherapy or hormonal treatments. [ 28 ]

6. She looked pregnant, but it was really a 20-pound ovarian ...

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   The best way to evaluate for an ovarian cyst is usually an ultrasound of the pelvis." Dr. Staci Tanouye , a board-certified ob-gyn, agrees, saying that most ovarian cysts don't cause symptoms.

7. Women who had ovarian cysts share their stories: 'I was ... - AOL

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   There are four types of ovarian cysts — functional cysts, PCOS cysts, benign ovarian tumor and malignant ovarian tumor — that range from harmless to fatal.