I’ve just had another lap for removal of endometriosis. My gyne found a 3cm haemorrhagic ovarian cyst while he was in there. I’m not concerned about the cyst because I know they’re really common and that 3cms isn’t big, I just wanted to know whether that meant I haven’t ovulated? It was day 13 of my cycle when he found it. Also, am I right not to be concerned- he didn’t think it was anything to worry about and I’ve got so many issues with endo at the moment it’s the least of my concerns, it’s just this is the first time I’ve had one of these and I know there have been other months recently when I haven’t ovulated. Is it of any greater significance because of my endo (severe)? How would I know if I had one again, considering I can’t judge by pain because it pretty much always hurts down there? Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

I went to my ob/gyn yesterday, and he said I have a complex ovarian cyst the size of a softball on my right ovary. I’ve had some pain with it lately (backaches mostly) and am now really worried. I had to get a CA 125 blood test yesterday. I don’t have the results yet. I have to make an apt with a gyn oncologist today. Have any of you went through this and found any natural cures that do not require surgery, pills, etc? I am all for herbal treatment or diet change. I am just nervous about surgery or other pills. I want to have another baby and am scared this is going to affect my fertility.

I am concerned about this severe left side lower back and abdominal pain I keep experiencing. It comes every couple of weeks and lasts around 12 hours. It is agony. I am doubled up rolling on the floor and it feels like I am having one long continuous contraction. I had my third baby 5 months ago with just gas and air so I know what pain feels like!! I went to the hospital but they gave my a painkilling injection and told me to see my GP. I went to my GP who referred me back to the hospital for an ultrasound but I have been told I could be waiting weeks for that. When the pain eases I am left feeling battered and bruised internally and my lower abdomen is very tender to the touch. Could this be cysts?

I’ve been diagnosed with a complex ovarian cyst (possibly endometrioma) in my left ovary for more than a year now. Its size has been quite consistent (7.5 cms).

I was advised that, considering my age and the fact that I wanted to have a baby, I should try to conceive and if I did then the chances are that the cyst wouldn’t grow any further and might actually shrink or even disappear during the lactation period.

Now I am 40 days along, my doctor confirmed the pregnancy but when she did the physical exam she said she felt a huge mass (about 10 cms) near my pelvis, which she thinks might be twin pregnancy or a dramatically overgrown cyst or may be the pregnancy happened in the tube or there could be a number of other things.

So, to alleviate her doubts she has asked me to have an ultrasound next week .

I am really worried. Is there a chance that I may need a surgery? Wouldn’t that harm the baby? What is the treatment method if the baby is formed in the tube?

Question 1 (True/False Worth 4 points)

Hernias are more common in men because when the testicals descend through the inguinial canal, the opening of the canal does not close completely.

True
False

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Question 2 (Multiple Choice Worth 4 points)

Some risk factors for breast cancer cannot be changed, including:

genetics

obesity

hormone replacement therapy

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Question 3 (Multiple Choice Worth 4 points)

Most women will develop ovarian cysts during this time period:

menopause

peri-menopause

childbearing years

before beginning menstruation

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Question 4 (Multiple Choice Worth 4 points)

Risk factors for PMS that you cannot control include:

previous signs of anxiety, family history and age of 30

vitamin B deficiency and family history

vitamin B deficiency, family history and age of 15 -19

pregnancy and vitamin B deficiency

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Question 5 (Multiple Choice Worth 4 points)

"Press firmly to learn what your breasts feel like. A firm ridge in the lower curve of each breast is normal." This step for BSE is not done unless you think you might have a breast lump.

false

true

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Question 6 (Multiple Choice Worth 4 points)

Risk factors for prostate cancer include each of the following except:

age

ethnic origin

having a low fat diet

family history

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Question 7 (Multiple Choice Worth 4 points)

The acronym PMS stands for:

papas, mamas, and siblings

pre-menstrual syndrome

pre-menopausal syndrome

pre-medical syndrome

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Question 8 (Multiple Choice Worth 4 points)

Which warning sign(s) of breat cancer should be reported to your doctor?

a new lump in the breast

the nipple becomes inverted

change in the size or shape of breast

all of the above

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Question 9 (Multiple Choice Worth 4 points)

A condition in which cells that look and act like cells of the lining of the uterus, but are found in other parts of the abdominal cavity is called:

hernia

menstruation

endometriosis

ovulation

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Question 10 (Multiple Choice Worth 4 points)

Following the American Cancer Society’s guidelines for the early detection of breast cancer improves the chances that breast cancer can be diagnosed at an early stage and treated successfully.

false

true

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Question 11 (Multiple Choice Worth 4 points)

Biopsy is surgical procedure to check for:

mammograms

hernias

endometriosis

cancerous cells

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Question 12 (Multiple Choice Worth 4 points)

For women in the United States, what is the lifetime risk of breast cancer?

1 in 1000

1 in 80

1 in 8

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Question 13 (True/False Worth 4 points)

Most ovarian cysts are small and do not cause any symptoms.

True
False

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Question 14 (True/False Worth 4 points)

African-American men are more likely to develop prostate cancer and die from it than Caucasian or Asian men.

True
False

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Question 15 (True/False Worth 4 points)

Ovarian cysts are common in women during their childbearing years.

True
False

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Question 16 (Multiple Choice Worth 4 points)

A biopsy is the removal of a sample of tissue to see whether cancer cells are present. If they are not present, then the biopsy is said to be__________.

mammogram

lumpectomy

mastectomy

malignant

benign

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Question 17 (True/False Worth 4 points)

Prostate cancer can physically affect both men and women

True
False

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I don’t wanna know what you think either !. Question 1 (True/False Worth 4 points)
Hernias are more common in men because when the testicals descend through the inguinial canal, the opening of the canal does not close completely.

True
False
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Question 2 (Multiple Choice Worth 4 points)

Some risk factors for breast cancer cannot be changed, including:

genetics

obesity

hormone replacement therapy
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Question 3 (Multiple Choice Worth 4 points)

Most women will develop ovarian cysts during this time period:

menopause

peri-menopause

childbearing years

before beginning menstruation
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Question 4 (Multiple Choice Worth 4 points)

Risk factors for PMS that you cannot control include:

about five months ago i started getting really bad stomach aches. at first i thought it was just menstrual cramps, but the pain was so bad and so severe that i couldnt move and i felt like i was going to throw up. i was taken to the emergency room and checked for appendicitis, but it wasnt swollen. a few weeks later when the stomach aches kept happening, i got an ultrasound of my pelvic region and they found that i had a small cyst on my left ovary. since i have been on birth control, they said that the hormones that are in the pill could help make it smaller, so there was no need to be concerned at the time. a few days ago, i started getting the same stomach aches again. i had to pull over while driving because the pain was so bad. it hurts the most on the left side, which makes me concerned.. i dont know if i should bring it up to my doctor, or if im just overreacting? if anyone has any idea or has ever experienced anything like this before i would really appreciate hearing from you.

Hi, may anyone interpret this medical terms to layman terms and advise if this is malign or non malign? What precautions or any advice for healing? Thank you.

When I was 17 I didn’t know that I had ovarian cyst and I went to the hospital and they did emergency surgery and removed my ovary and now I am 22 and I don’t think that I can have kids because of this. Ever since I have had the surgery I only have periods every so often and I was wondering if anybody else has these same exact symptoms?

Whenever i do situps or crunches, i would usually maintain my toned abs however, for the past 3 months, nothing works. I notice that my stomach is abnormally shaped that it is bigger on the left side ( lopsided) Is this an ovarian cyst symptoms? also does ovarian cysts occured in someone that has had sexual experience or it doesn’t matter?

please and thank you.

A high caffeine intake can affect PMS symptoms.
True
False

A/An __________is an x-ray of the breast.
biopsy
ultrasound
mammogram
breast augmentation

Prostate cancer typically:
grows slowly
begins with small changes that may go unnoticed
occurs in very young men
choice 1 and choice 2 only

A biopsy is the removal of a sample of tissue to see whether cancer cells are present. If they are not present, then the biopsy is said to be__________.
mammogram
lumpectomy
mastectomy
malignant
benign

Your chances of developing breast cancer dramatically increase with age. At what age do doctors recommend getting a yearly mammogram?
25
65
40
55

A/An __________is surgery to remove the breast tumor and a small amount of surrounding normal tissue.
appendictomy
mastectomy
lumpectomy
lobectomy

Breast cancer cannot be prevented, however, exercising regularly, avoiding alcohol, and maintaining a slim body, can reduce your risk of breast cancer.
false
true

Most ovarian cysts are small and do not cause any symptoms.
True
False

A condition in which cells that look and act like cells of the lining of the uterus, but are found in other parts of the abdominal cavity is called:
hernia
menstruation
endometriosis
ovulation

Most women will develop ovarian cysts during this time period:
menopause
peri-menopause
childbearing years
before beginning menstruation

Although most hernias are not painful, pain in the groin area can be one of the symptoms.
True
False

For all the reproductive disorders, there is one preventive measure that is recommended for each. It is:
precription drugs
exercise
warm baths
chicken soup

Women under 40 can and should take an active role in their breast health with regular breast self-examinations (BSE) and clinical breast exams. A regular BSE is a chance to check your breasts for lumps, thicknesses, or other changes every month. You should begin breast self-exams around age 20, but it is by no means your only defense against breast cancer.
false
true
Ovarian cysts are common in women during their childbearing years.
True
False

Prostate cancer can physically affect both men and women
True
False

African-American men are more likely to develop prostate cancer and die from it than Caucasian or Asian men.
True
False

PMS occurs only in females who:
are tired and do not exercise regularly
have high hormone levels
who are taking birth control pills
who are ovulating or who are in the first days of their menstral period

Like women, men can also develop breast cancer.
True
False
What is a woman’s lifetime risk of breast cancer?
1 in 1000
1 in 80
1 in 7

Exercise can relieve PMS symptoms.
True
False

Some risk factors for breast cancer cannot be changed, including:
genetics
obesity
hormone replacement therapy

The best time to do a breast self-examination (BSE) is:

once a year on the same month

right after your period. If you do not have a regular period, do it on the same day each month.

once a month immediately before the menstrual period.

Following the American Cancer Society’s guidelines for the early detection of breast cancer improves the chances that breast cancer can be diagnosed at an early stage and treated successfully.
false
true

Between the ages of 20 and 39, women should have a clinical breast examination by a health professional every 3 years.
false
true

Developing a hernia is more common in women than men.
True
False