pelvic pain

Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month

While ovarian cancer is only the ninth most common cancer in women, it is the leading cause of death for cancers of the female reproductive system.
The ovaries are responsible for releasing eggs during ovulation and producing female hormones. Over time, cancerous cells can develop on ovarian tissue.  » Read more about: Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month  »

Could Your Pelvic Pain be Endometriosis?

What is Endometriosis?
Especially common among women in their 30s and 40s, endometriosis occurs when the lining of the uterus grows on ovaries, bowel, rectum, bladder, or pelvic area. These cells tend to grow and bleed as your hormones fluctuate, which is why symptoms may become worse during menstruation.   » Read more about: Could Your Pelvic Pain be Endometriosis?  »

Questions to Ask Your Doctor if You Have Endometriosis

Each month, your body goes through a cycle. During that cycle, it prepares itself for having baby. That includes building up the uterine lining for implantation. For most women, the lining is built up and shed during their period each month as normal. For some women, the cells that build up normally within the uterus build up within the body cavity outside of the uterus. This is called endometriosis. The women who suffer deal with a number of problems like irregular bleeding,  » Read more about: Questions to Ask Your Doctor if You Have Endometriosis  »

Questions to Ask Your Doctor if You Have Pelvic Pain

If you have chronic pelvic pain during your period or at different times of the month, it is vital that you see a doctor as soon as you can. There are many different conditions that could be responsible for the pain. Some of those conditions are more serious than others. No matter what the cause, you should not have to deal with pelvic pain that can make your life miserable for days at a time.  » Read more about: Questions to Ask Your Doctor if You Have Pelvic Pain  »