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Doctors Dismissed My Pelvic Pain for Years — Until I Was Diagnosed With Ovarian Cancer
For years, Connie Bell, 38, dealt with unexplained pelvic pain, which her doctors attributed to either irritable bowel syndrome or interstitial cystitis. “They told me, ‘This is just the way your body
Types and Stages of Endometriosis
Here are some startling numbers: An estimated 1 in 10 American women of reproductive age suffer from endometriosis, a chronic disease in which endometrial-like tissue grows outside of the uterus on ot
What Trans Men Need to Know About Ovarian Cancer
Nearly 20,000 people will be diagnosed with ovarian cancer this year, according to the American Cancer Society (ACS), often at later stages of the disease when survival rates are lower. That’s at leas
Ovarian Cancer Treatment
If you have ovarian cancer, your recommended treatment plan will depend on several factors, such as your overall health, whether you want to have children in the future, and your personal preference.AD
Ovarian Cancer Pain: What It Feels Like, What Causes It, and How to Manage It
Ovarian cancer is often caught in later, more advanced stages, because there are often few symptoms early on in the course of the disease. Unfortunately, late-stage ovarian cancer can cause pain and d
Your Everyday Guide to Living Well With Ovarian Cancer
Ovarian cancer affects nearly a quarter million women in the United States. In 2025 more than 20,000 new cases of ovarian cancer are expected to be diagnosed, and nearly 13,000 deaths will occur as a
What Is Ovarian Cancer? Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention
Ovarian cancer refers to the abnormal growth of cells in the ovaries — two glands essential for sexual reproduction and women’s health. Ovarian cancer is estimated to affect about 21,000 women in the
6 Ovarian Cancer Myths to Stop Believing Immediately
Ovarian cancer is historically known as a silent killer. Many of its early symptoms, such as bloating and constipation, don’t necessarily have strong associations with severe illness. So many of the eAD
What Is Deep Infiltrating Endometriosis? Causes, Symptoms, Treatment, and More
Endometriosis is a chronic disease in which endometrial-like tissue (tissue similar to what lines the uterus) grows outside the uterus and on other organs. Deep infiltrating endometriosis (DIE) is the
Signs and Symptoms of Endometriosis
Endometriosis is a chronic condition in which tissue similar to the endometrium or inside lining of the uterus grows outside of the uterus on organs such as ovaries, fallopian tubes, bowel, exterior uAD
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