It's startling how many women suffer from ovarian conditions. One of my younger sisters had a scare with one of her ovaries when she was in her early 30's and had to have a partial hysterectomy. Fortunately, she didn't have any more issues; unfortunately, it was not likely that she'd be able to have children without major complications.
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You bring up such a great point Alysia. A lot of women have experienced ovarian conditions. And with September being Ovarian Cancer Month, organizations like the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance are trying to bring awareness to those conditions, especially ovarian cancer. Many women aren't aware they may have ovarian cancer and usually don't find out until the disease is in advanced stages. EmpowHer.com has partnered with the OCNA to help educate women about the symptoms. Here's a few articles they've written exclusively for EmpowHer.com
Are You At Risk For Ovarian Cancer? Get Informed and
September Is National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month: Know Your Body, Know the Symptoms
Symptoms to be on the look out for are:
• bloating;
• pelvic and abdominal pain;
• difficulty eating or feeling full quickly;
• urinary symptoms (urgency or frequency).
The OCNA recommends seeing your doctor, preferably a gynecologist, if you have these symptoms almost daily for more than a few weeks. Experts suggest a combination pelvic/rectal exam, a transvaginal ultrasound and a CA-125 blood test.
We also have a great video about Fighting Cancer With Chinese Medicine - Dr. Maoshing Ni if you're interested in learning more about treatment options.
September 11, 2008 - 8:17amThis Comment