Ovary size can vary naturally from person to person. However, they can also become enlarged for several reasons. Although some causes of enlarged ovaries are harmless, such as ovulation, others may ...

Kelly Rachal was 26 when she learned she had ovarian cancer. After a routine ultrasound found her ovaries covered in masses, ...

Susan Sangrey* was pregnant with her second child when an elevated level of a particular protein concerned her doctor. Alpha-fetoprotein is supposed to circulate during pregnancy, but Sangrey’s levels ...

Ovarian cysts can be simple or complex. Complex ovarian cysts are those that contain either blood or a solid substance. They are more likely to require treatment. Simple cysts are relatively common ...

In perimenopausal and especially postmenopausal women, rapidly progressing hirsutism and virilization could be a result of ovarian hyperthecosis or androgen-secreting ovarian tumour. The incidence of ...

A Fairfax woman has filed a lawsuit against her San Rafael gynecologist, claiming the doctor removed the wrong ovary during an operation and then “fabricated” a diagnosis to cover her tracks. Susan ...