Ovarian Cancer: Tests After Diagnosis
If initial tests and exams strongly suggest that you have ovarian cancer, you’ll likely have other tests. These tests help your healthcare providers learn more about your cancer.
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Endometriosis
in Health Library, In Full Stride, ResourcesThe tissue that lines the uterus is called the endometrium. Normally, if a woman doesn’t get pregnant, this tissue is shed each month during her period. In endometriosis, tissue that looks and acts like endometrial tissue implants outside the uterus.This can cause pain, heavy periods, and infertility.
Menorrhagia
in Health Library, In Full Stride, ResourcesMenorrhagia is heavy or prolonged bleeding during your period. It can be caused by hormone problems or problems with the uterus. Medicines or procedures to treat the uterus can help.
Uterine Fibroids
in Health Library, In Full Stride, ResourcesUterine fibroids are tumors in a uterus. They are usually not cancer.
Low Estrogen Levels in Menopause
in Health Library, In Full Stride, ResourcesIn addition to regulating the menstrual cycle, estrogen affects the reproductive tract, the urinary tract, the heart and blood vessels, bones, breasts, skin, hair, mucous membranes, pelvic muscles, and the brain.
Endometrial Cancer: Diagnosis
in Health Library, In Full Stride, ResourcesCancer of the endometrium is a disease in which cancer cells are found in the lining of the uterus. It is highly curable when found early.