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Ovarian Cancer
Alternate Names : Cancer - Ovaries
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Female Reproductive Anatomy
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External structures of the female reproductive anatomy include the labium minora and majora, the vagina and the clitoris. Internal structures include the uterus, ovaries and cervix.
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Ovarian Cancer Dangers
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Ovarian cancer is particularly dangerous because its presence is difficult to detect until it has spread beyond the ovaries.
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Ovarian Growth Worries
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Prior to menopause, a mass on the ovary that is smaller than 2 centimeters is probably a follicle cyst that will go away on its own. However, if the growth is larger and doesn't go away over the course of a few menstrual cycles, then it may need to be removed.
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Uterus
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The uterus is a hollow muscular organ located in the female pelvis between the bladder and rectum. The ovaries produce the eggs that travel through the fallopian tubes. Once the egg has left the ovary it can be fertilized and implant itself in the lining of the uterus. The main function of the uterus is to nourish the developing fetus prior to birth.
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Ovarian Cancer
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Cancer of the ovaries is considered very dangerous because the ovaries are in close proximity to many other abdominal organs and the risk of metastasis is high.
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