Endometriosis
Endometriosis is a common but painful condition affecting women. Endometriosis is said to be present when cells that normally line the womb are found elsewhere in the body, such as the outside of the fallopian tubes, the ovaries and the ... [... more]
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Ovarian cancer
Women have two ovaries, one on each side of the uterus (womb), situated relatively close to the Fallopian tubes. The ovaries are fairly loosely connected and able to move in relation to their surroundings. Normal ovaries are smooth, oval and ... [... more]
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Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)
Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is an infection that passes from the vagina through neck of the womb (cervix), the womb (uterus) and up to the Fallopian tubes. The ovaries are sometimes also involved. Bacteria and other micro-organisms can find ... [... more]
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Ectopic pregnancy
An ectopic pregnancy occurs when the fertilised egg attaches itself outside the cavity of the uterus (womb). The majority of ectopic pregnancies are found in the Fallopian tubes. In rare cases, the egg attaches itself in one of the ovaries, the ... [... more]
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Hysterectomy - removal of the uterus
Hysterectomy means the removal of the uterus (womb). A hysterectomy may or may not be combined with the removal of the Fallopian tubes and one or both ovaries. Removal of a tube and ovary is called salpingo-oophorectomy, removal of both tubes and ... [... more]
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Ectopic pregnancy - Overview - Introduction
Ectopic pregnancy affects about 1% of pregnancies. In a normal pregnancy, an egg is fertilised by sperm in a fallopian tube (the tubes connecting the ovaries to the womb). The fertilised egg moves into the womb, and implants itself in the womb ... [... more]
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