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OVARIAN CYST. ovarian cyst An ovarian cyst is the sac or pouch like structure filled with fluid or semisolid substance that form in an ovary or on its surface. Most ovarian cysts are very common and are benign (not cancer) but in rare cases they are cancerous (malignant), with no signs or symptoms unless they rupture or become bigger and dissolve on their own without treatment. Ovarian cyst can occur at childbearing age or after menopause.  TYPES OF OVARIAN CYSTS Functional ovarian cysts Functional ovarian cysts are the most common type of ovarian cyst with no symptoms, they are usually go away after 6 to 8 weeks. They due to normal menstrual period during ovulation, en-comprise of two types includes:                         1. Follicular cysts The follicular cyst is also called graafian follicle cyst or follicular cyst is a type of functional...

POLYCYSTIC OVARIAN SYNDROME (PCOS). norma ovary on right, polycystic ovary on left side Polycystic ovarian syndrome is also known as Stein-Leventhal syndrome, is the hormonal disorder of the women of childbearing  / reproductive age due to elevations of male reproductive hormone (androgen). This hormonal imbalance may cause some serious reproductive problems such as prolonged, missed and irregular menstrual, that can result to woman fertility.  Polycystic ovarian syndrome causes ovary to develop numerous cysts (fluid-filled sacs) and fail to release on regular menstruation. Early treatment is important to prevent serious medical problems like high blood sugar  ( diabetes ),  and heart disease. CAUSES OF POLYCYSTIC OVARIAN SYNDROME. The causes of polycystic ovarian syndrome is still unknown but it links with genetics, insulin resistance and inflammations that leads to excess androgen production. There are some factors that contribute on i...

ALCOHOL AND WOMEN women alcohol abuse According to the National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism of US, Almost 4 ( four) millions women suffer from alcohol abuse or dependence, but women who drink have different risk factors; potential dangers and drinking patterns than men. REASONS WHY WOMEN DRINK ALCOHOL In past decades, social and psychological reasons were assumed as main reasons for women to drink heavily, but many of these assumptions have proven to be false. The followings are more lkely to lead to drinking problems in women: Genetics Inherited susceptibility accounts for more than 50 percent of a person's vulnerability to serious drinking problems, lifestyle also play important role in determine whether women can engage in alcoholism. Depression depressed women are more likely to drinking problems Women with depression are more likely to have a drinking problems, women are more vulnerable to be depressed prior to drinking than men. ...

be healthy and live happier NO cervical cancer CERVICAL CANCER Refers to the type of cancer that arise from Uterine cervix (neck of the womb) due to abnormal cell grow out of control that have the ability to spread to the other part of the body. The Cervix is the lower part (narrow ending ) of the uterus/womb in the Female Reproductive System. Female reproductive system Cervical Cancer Cervical Cancer is highly preventable in most Western countries because screening and test  and a vaccine  to prevent human papillomavirus (HPV) infections are available. When cervical cancer is found early, it is highly treatable and associated with long survival and good quality of life. Cervical Cancer affecting different parts of uterus CAUSES OF CERVICAL CANCER. Human Papillomavirus Infection (HPV) Human papillovirus HPV is most common cause about 90% of the Cervical Cancer, However not all HPV infection lead to Cancer oth...