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Treatment for Ovarian cancer
What treatments are used for ovarian cancer? The main treatments are surgery, chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and in some cases radiation therapy, though surgery and chemotherapy remain the central approaches for most ovarian cancers. These…
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Diagnosis of Ovarian cancer
Ovarian cancer is typically identified through a combination of symptom review, physical examination, laboratory testing, imaging, and, when needed, tissue analysis. Because early disease can develop with few specific warning signs, diagnosis often depends…
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Causes of Ovarian cancer
What causes ovarian cancer? In most cases, it develops when cells on the surface of the ovary, in the fallopian tube, or in nearby pelvic tissues acquire genetic damage that allows them to grow,…
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Symptoms of Ovarian cancer
What are the symptoms of ovarian cancer? The most common symptoms are persistent abdominal bloating, pelvic or abdominal pain, feeling full quickly when eating, urinary urgency or frequency, changes in bowel habits, and unexplained…
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What is Ovarian cancer
Ovarian cancer is a group of malignant diseases that begin in the tissues of the ovary, the fallopian tube, or the peritoneal lining that covers the abdominal cavity. In practical terms, it refers to…
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Treatment for Pelvic inflammatory disease due to STI
Pelvic inflammatory disease due to STI is treated primarily with antibiotics that target the bacteria responsible for the infection, along with supportive measures and, in more severe cases, drainage or surgery for complications such…
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Diagnosis of Pelvic inflammatory disease due to STI
Pelvic inflammatory disease, often abbreviated as PID, is an infection-related inflammatory condition of the upper female reproductive tract, including the uterus, fallopian tubes, and nearby pelvic structures. When PID is caused by a sexually…