Dr. Mildred Nelson, OB/GYN, stops by to talk about Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome or PCOS. This condition occurs when a woman’s hormones are out of balance. It can cause infertility, excessive unwanted ...

Ovarian cysts, which are small fluid-filled sacs that develop in or on the ovaries, are very common and are usually harmless. In fact, “the process of ovulation—maturing an egg and releasing ...

Side effects of acupuncture include dizziness, nausea, bruising, insomnia, abdominal pain, and skin rashes, which should be considered when weighing potential benefits and risks.

Yes, an ovarian cyst can cause back pain. It does not always happen, but it can if the cyst is large and pressing on other organs or tissues. It is advisable for those with persistent pain to ask a ...

Analyses of the chemical composition of fluid in 12 cysts of a polycystic kidney disclosed marked variations in the concentrations of selected cations, glucose, urea and creatinine. The concentrations ...

Hereditary and relatively common, polycystic kidney disease (PKD) has long been thought to be progressive and irreversible, condemning its sufferers to a long, slow and often painful decline as fluid ...