Dr Matthew Boente MD

The female reproductive system has two ovaries which can produce eggs as well as hormones like estrogen and progesterone. When the ovaries produce eggs, they develop in an ovarian lining called the follicle. And once the egg has developed, it breaks through the follicle (ovulation). During this process, it is possible for the fluid in the follicle to form a structure called an ovarian follicle (cyst) according to Dr. Matthew Boente MD. Image source: medicalnewstoday.com Image source: newtimes.co.rw If this is your first time hearing about ovarian cyst, do not be alarmed. Ovarian cysts are common among women. As they are, they are completely harmless to the female body. However, there are some complications that come with the continued growth of the cyst. Let’s talk about a more unusual condition with ovarian cysts. It is possible for doctors to find a cancerous growth within the cystic ovarian mass at the time of surgery. And while this condition is less common...

Although younger women in their 30-40s do occasionally develop ovarian cancer the average age that women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer in the United States is 59. An expert on the matter, Dr. Matthew Boente MD notes that the symptoms of ovarian cancer are also shared by several other illnesses (GERD, IBSC, endometriosis) making it harder to make a prompt diagnosis. So persistent symptoms like bloating, heartburn, intermittent diarrhea, constipation, and mild to moderate abdominal ort pelvic discomfort would be the most common symptoms. Image source: go4life.nia.nih.go Image source: cheatsheet.com Another risk factor is genetics. There’s a 10 – 15% chance that women with a family history of ovarian cancer could develop the disease later on in life. This also means that 80 – 85% of ovarian cancers are sporadic and are not inherited or passed on to other relatives. Lastly, some lifestyle choices also affect the chances of getting ovarian cancer. According to Dr. Matt...