Ovarian Cysts: Typically, No Cause for Concern

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September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month and October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, making now a perfect time to discuss how these two diseases often intersect.


Premenstrual syndrome, more commonly called PMS, is common fodder for jokes, but for many women, it’s no laughing matter. It’s hard to pin down exactly how many women are affected, but it’s likely that 75 to 90 percent of women experience PMS in some form during their lifetimes, and symptoms range from mild to intense.While the exact cause of PMS is unknown, it seems to be the result of cyclical hormonal changes and chemical changes in the brain.


We’ve all heard some of the many “tricks” to help women get pregnant. But what really works?Both female and male fertility is affected by a wide range of factors, including medical history, current health, age, family history, medications and environmental factors. Some women become pregnant as soon as they start trying, while others take longer or experience difficulties.Here are a few things that may help:


