Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a common hormone problem. The term ‘polycystic ovaries’ describes the appearance of the ovaries on an ultrasound scan. The symptoms that many women describe include irregular periods; increased hair growth; acne; obesity; and problems getting pregnant. Polycystic ovaries contain many small follicles. On an ultrasound scan there may be 12
Read moreDuring a woman’s menstrual cycle her ovaries will develop a dominant follicle (or small sac) which contains an egg. Fourteen days after the start of a woman’s last period this follicle will have grown, the egg mature and is released (or ovulated). The egg then survives for about 24 hours during which time it moves
Read moreWhat is ovarian cystectomy? Ovarian cystectomy is a surgical procedure that is intended to remove one or more cysts from one or both of the ovaries. Why do I need this surgery? Ovarian cystectomy may be performed electively or as an emergency operation to remove the cyst. It may also alleviate symptoms, such as pain,
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Believe it or not, every menstruating woman produces a cyst every normal menstrual cycle. But sometimes these cysts keep growing- that’s when they become a problem. The most common ovarian cysts are called functional cysts because they result from the function of the ovaries. Every month an ovary releases an egg, which has matured inside
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