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Polycystic ovary syndrome

August 19, 2009 in Women's Health by Dr. Peter

Women’s health & fitness guide

This condition is very different from suffering the condition known as ovarian cysts, polycystic ovaries happens due to the ovaries being covered in very small follicles. It is a condition which can have an affect on infertility and has also been known to be the cause of reoccurring miscarriages; in fact these two conditions are very often a sign of polycystic ovarian syndrome.

How does the condition happen?

During a woman’s menstrual cycle very small follicles will grow on the ovaries and within these follicles eggs will develop; only one of the eggs, the one which matures the fastest will be released into the fallopian tubes. This is what is known as ovulation, there could be hundreds of remaining follicles and these will degenerate.

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Ovarian cysts

August 19, 2009 in Women's Health by Dr. Peter

Women’s health & fitness guide

Ovarian cysts can occur in women of all ages and they are very common, however they are more common in women who haven’t gone through menopause and women who have irregular periods are more at risk of developing them than women whose periods are regular.

What are ovarian cysts?

A cyst is a fluid filled sac like structure that develops on the ovaries, when ovarian cysts are first diagnosed it can be frightening however most cysts are benign, which means that they aren’t cancerous but harmless.

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