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* (PCOS) Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome ·                      Causes ·                      Symptoms ·                      Diagnosis ·                      Treatment ·                      Complications What is polycystic ovarian syndrome? The Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a condition in which a woman’s levels of the sex hormones estrogen and  progesterone  are out of balance. This leads to the growth of  ovarian cysts  (benign masses on the ovaries). PCOS can affect a women’s menstrual cycle,  fertility , cardiac function, and appearance. According to the  U.S. Department of Health and Human Services , between 1 in 10 and 1 in 20 women of childbearing age has PCOS . The condition currently affects up to 5 million women in the United States. * CAUSES What causes PCOS? While the exact cause of PCOS is unknown, doctors believe that hormonal imbalances and genetics play a role. Women are more likely to develop PCOS if their mother or sister also has the co

More Than 90,000 Women are Diagnosed with Gynecologic Cancers Each Year. Learn the Signs & Symptoms of These Silent Killers In America, every six minutes a woman is diagnosed with gynecologic cancer. It is estimated that there will be 91,730 new cases diagnosed in the United States this year alone - sadly resulting in a predicted 28,080 deaths. Some of these gynecologic cancers have been called “silent killers” because women are often unaware of the signs and symptoms associated with these cancers and do not catch them until it is too late. What are Gynecologic Cancers? Gynecologic cancer is an uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells that originate from the reproductive organs. There are several types of gynecologic cancers which include cervical, gestational trophoblastic disease (GTD), primary peritoneal, ovarian, uterine/endometrial, vaginal and vulvar cancers. Are Gynecologic Cancers Preventable? Regular screenings and self-examinations can result in the de

The safe sex is no sex, according to most health care providers . Abstinence may be the only true form of "safe" sex, as all forms of sexual contact carry some risk. However, certain precautions and safe behaviors can minimize a person's risk of contracting a sexually transmitted disease. As a parent, you can teach your child about safer sex before he/she becomes sexually active. Talking to your teenabout safe sex The American Academy of Pediatrics ( AAP ) recommends that parents start talking to children about sex when they first ask where babies come from, usually between the ages of 3 and 4. Although many adolescents may say they know everything about sex, studies have found that many adolescents are not completely informed about sex and sexually transmitted diseases ( STDs ). As a parent, you are the best source of accurate information for your adolescent. However, many parents are unsure how to begin talking about safe sex with their adolescents. The f