Ovary Conditions

Ovarian Cancer and Why I'm A Fan of Clinical Trials

Clinical trials are not for everybody and are not always successful. It is, after all, a trial. But for me, entering a clinical trial when I had an aggressive recurrence of ovarian cancer, it was the right choice. Admittedly, I entered the trial with little expectation of success, but I was so wrong.

Alternative uses for birth control pills

Studies are constantly conducted to determine the benefits and drawbacks of contraceptive pills, and each usually yields a different outcome.

Do Ovarian Cysts Mean I Have Cancer?

While undergoing a routine check up, the doctor presses on your lower abdomen and asks you if you feel any pain. He or she may be looking for ovarian cysts, small collections of fluid within the ovaries. Ovarian cysts don’t always indicate ovarian cancer, but they can, especially after menopause.

Dr. Oz on Ovarian Cancer

There’s just no one better at putting complex medical conditions in understandable, digestible lay terms than Dr. Mehmet Oz.

Medical Breakthrough with New Ovarian Cancer Drug

Researchers at the National Research Council’s head office in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, have made a medical breakthrough in decreasing the rate at which ovarian cancer grows.

A Balanced Look at Amberen

This article should be viewed as an addendum to my last article, an article that pointed out the ability of Amberen to banish the migraines of menopause. The final sentence in that article read as follows: “The woman who elects to use Amberen can maintain an optimal hormonal balance.” On reflection, I realize that I should have written this: “A healthy woman who elects to use Amberen can maintain an optimal hormonal balance.”

Frequently Asked Questions about Ovarian Cancer

Ovarian Cancer Myths
Q. Is it true that there are no symptoms in the early stages of ovarian cancer?

A. Many in the medical community and a number of medical texts still hold the incorrect belief