Sexual reproduction keeps many species alive. In humans, male and female reproductive systems look very different, though. The female reproductive system has many unique parts, including the ovaries, ...

An ovarian dermoid cyst is a benign or noncancerous cyst that develops on the ovaries. It is a fluid-filled sac that contains tissues such as teeth, skin, hair, and fat. People may also refer to them ...

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Ovarian cystic neoplasms are ovarian tumors that have cyst-like qualities. They can include epithelial ovarian tumors and germ cell tumors called teratomas. Ovarian cystic neoplasms can be benign, ...

Gut bacteria are to blame for the failure of immune checkpoint therapy for ovarian cancer, new research reveals. University of Virginia Cancer Center researchers have explained the failure of immune ...

Surgical removal of an ovarian cyst may be necessary if a cyst is large, grows, or appears unusual in ultrasounds. Depending on the size and location, your surgeon may remove the cyst or an ovary.

Non-Hispanic Black women are less likely to get ovarian cancer than women of other races. But for a number of possible reasons, they are more likely to die from the disease than most other groups.

Though the ovary is often reduced to its role in reproduction, research shows it plays a surprisingly central role in a woman’s health throughout her body and lifetime. It is becoming more important ...

Every October, it seems like there’s a pink ribbon—the universal symbol for breast cancer—everywhere you go. However, most people may not even recognize an ovarian cancer awareness ribbon unless ...