Anatomy
How many Ovaries do you have?
Two.
What is it called when your ovaries stop working?
Primary ovarian insufficiency occurs when the ovaries stop working.
What can't they do when having POI? P.1
They can't produce eggs.
From the information given, what is the name of the health problem chosen?
Ovarian Cancer.
Where is it located in the body?
One on the right side and one on the left side of your uterus. Your uterus is in your lower abdomen.
What was the old name for POI?
Premature ovarian insufficiency used to be called "Premature Ovarian Failure".
What can't they do when having POI? P.2
They can't make enough Estrogen and Progesterone.
When a person has OC, what develops in the ovary?
A Cancerous Tumor forms in the tissues of an ovary.
What body systems are the ovaries part of?
The Female Reproductive system and the Endocrine system.
What do they stop making?
The ovaries stop making the typical amounts of the hormone estrogen or stop releasing eggs regularly.
What's recommended not to do? P.1
Ignoring bone health and skipping doctor check-ups.
What treatments are used for OC?
Main treatments are surgery and chemotherapy, other treatments include targeted medicines, radiotherapy and hormone treatments.
Why don't the ovaries move around freely in the body?
Several muscles and ligaments hold your ovaries in place.
Primary ovarian insufficiency happens before what age?
Primary ovarian insufficiency occurs when the ovaries stop working as they should before age 40.
What's recommended not to do? P.2
Smoking or excessive alcohol.
What can be causes of OC?
Family history of ovarian breast or bowel cancer, being of Ashkenazi Jewish descent, early periods, late menopause and women who have not had children or had their first child after the age of 35.
What structure connects the ovaries to the uterus?
The ovarian ligament connects your ovaries to your uterus, but your uterus and ovaries don’t touch.
This condition often leads to what?
The condition often leads to infertility.
What's recommended no to do? P.3
Ignoring hot flashes or mood changes and not taking supplements if needed.
What symptoms are there?
Common symptoms of ovarian cancer may be bloating, abdominal/pelvic pain/discomfort, difficulty eating or feeling full quickly and urinary changes.