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X-Plain_ Ovarian Cancer Reference Summary

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Topic: Endometrium
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Sort Desciption: Ovarian cancer is fairly rare. Ovarian cancer usually occurs in women who are over 50 years old and it may sometimes be hereditary. This reference summary will help you understand how ovarian cancer is detected and treated. ...

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Ovarian cancer is fairly rare. Ovarian cancer usually occurs in women who are over 50 years old and it may sometimes be hereditary. This reference summary will help you understand how ovarian cancer is detected and treated. Anatomy The female reproductive organs include: The vagina The uterus The fallopian tubes The ovaries. The female reproductive organs are located in the pelvis between the urinary bladder and the rectum. The ovaries have two main functions. One function is ovulation, or the release of eggs that are needed for reproduction. The other main function of the ovaries is to produce specialized hormones, such as estrogen and progesterone. These hormones help to regulate ovulation. They also prepare the inner lining of the uterus to proceed with a pregnancy. When an egg is released, it goes down the fallopian tube, where it might get fertilized. If it is not fertilized, the egg and the inner lining of the uterus are discharged to the outside of the body during the menstrual period. The uterus is pear shaped and measures approximately 3 inches in length. It has 3 layers. The inner layer of the uterus is known as the endometrium. Once a month, if a woman does not become pregnant and her ovaries are functioning correctly, the endometrium is shed to the outside of the body during the menstrual period. This document is a summary of what appears on screen in X-Plain. It is for ...

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