Premature ovarian insufficiency (POI), a condition affecting roughly one percent of women under 40, disrupts normal ovarian function years—sometimes decades—before its expected conclusion.

If your OB/GYN tells you that you have ovarian cysts, it might make you worry about ovarian cancer. But even though these two conditions can bring on similar symptoms, they’re very different ...

If you have ovarian cancer and your bathroom routine is out of whack, you’re not alone. Constipation is a common problem that can be uncomfortable and stressful. According to the National Cancer ...

Ovarian cysts can be simple or complex. Complex ovarian cysts are those that contain either blood or a solid substance. They are more likely to require treatment. Simple cysts are relatively ...

Ovarian cysts are fluid-filled sacs that can form in or on your ovaries. Some cyst types can become large in size and may require surgery. Most ovarian cysts are benign (noncancerous). They ...

Gut bacteria are to blame for the failure of immune checkpoint therapy for ovarian cancer, new research reveals. University of Virginia Cancer Center researchers have explained the failure of ...

Crow performs on NBC's "Today" at Rockefeller Center in New York City on April 19, 2017. Crow performed songs from her album "Be Myself." Photo by John Angelillo/UPI ...

There is no national screening programme for ovarian cancer in the UK. This is because there isn't a test that reliably picks up ovarian cancer at an early stage. Screening means testing people for ...

There are some factors that can increase your risk of developing ovarian cancer. A risk factor is anything that can increase your risk of cancer. A protective factor is anything that lowers the risk ...