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September 15, 2009

Can Fibroid Tumors Cause An Enlarged Uterus?

Fibroid tumors affect millions of women in our society; medical studies have revealed that at least 1 in every 5 women will be diagnosed with this condition in their life. Chances are you have come to this article because you have recently discovered that you have a fibroid tumor; or maybe someone that you love has been diagnosed with this condition.

If you have recently discovered that you have an enlarged uterus then you will definitely want to read this whole article. As women; we are used to having an enlarged uterus when we become pregnant. However if you are not pregnant; then what are you supposed to do from this when you are diagnosed with fibroid tumors?

Many women have absolutely no idea what a fibroid tumor is. Therefore they will turn to the internet to try to better understand this problem. Fibroid tumors are benign growths that occur along the uterus walls of a woman.

While it is a noncancerous growth; many women still find themselves scared. One of the main reasons is because they will begin experiencing all types of painful side effects from this condition. Many women will complain of back pain, stomach pain, and unusually heavy periods.

In fact many women have absolutely no idea whether or not they are suffering from fibroid tumors. Most of the times this problem can not be detected unless you schedule an appointment with your doctor. This is one of the benefits of scheduling an annual examination with your physician.

This annual check up will help you detect this problem and will even help you avoid other health related issues. If you want to know how to begin treating a fibroid tumor naturally; be sure to visit our site below. We will reveal what other women just like you have used to get rid of this problem.

Fibroid Signs You Should Know! How To Treat Fibroids

Learn more about Ovarian cysts and how you can prevent and treat them in a holistic and natural way…read Ovarian Cysts No More Review for more details or check out the Ovarian Cysts No More fact sheet for a quick overview.

Filed under Ovarian Cysts by Allison Maer

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September 4, 2009

HPV Cervical Cancer Vaccine For Your Daughter

The new HPV Cervical Cancer vaccine is being suggested to girls as young as 11. HPV (Human Papillomavirus), a virus that is present in Cervical Cancer and considered a cause of it, is sexually transmitted.

But the new HPV Cervical Cancer Vaccine is not a cure for the cancer. It is merely a pre-emptive vaccine against 4 strains of HPV. Two of which cause 70% of Cervical Cancers. In total there are about 130 strains of HPV.

The most worrying thing is that the vaccine is very new and no long term studies have been done. Especially in the age group being targeted. Plus, there are many many horror stories coming from the USA about side effects and even death. This should make you seriously question whether the vaccine is a) safe and b) necessary.

Cervical Cancer accounts for about 2% of all cancers worldwide. 80% of these (thats 80% of the 2%) are in low income countries. If you live in the USA, UK or Australia for instance, the incidence and death rate well below 1%.

Pharmaceutical and Government Marketing will only quote you the global figure. There are 300,000 deaths a year, worldwide from Cervical Cancer. That figure is not applicable to you, where you live, unless you are in the third world.

More people die worldwide from drowning, falling or in road traffic accidents than from Cervical Cancer.

Since the launch of the Pap Smear in 1941, Cervical Cancer death has decreased by 74%. The test is considered the most successful cancer screening system ever discovered.

More than 90% of Cervical Cancer cases are curable if the disease is detected and treated early enough. Yet, up to 11% of American women still do not have a Pap Smear.

Extending the screening program would do the trick, not a vaccine.

The Gardasil HPV Cervical Cancer Vaccine will cost YOU more than any other vaccine in history to buy ($360). When Merck introduced their vaccine they lobbied to have it made mandatory (forced on you). Now, what were their motives for this? Not to stop a raging epidemic that is for sure; to make lots of money of course.

Dr Diane Harper is a scientist, physician, professor and the director of the Gynecologic Cancer Prevention Research Group at the Norris Cotton Cancer Center at Dartmouth Medical School in New Hampshire.

She was contracted by Merck (makers of the vaccine) to lead the clinical trials for “Gardasil” because of her credentials; 20 years of HPV vaccine research and development.

She is internationally recognized as a pioneer in the field, Harper has been studying HPV and a possible vaccine for several of the more than 100 strains of HPV for 20 years - most of her adult life. You dont get a better authority than this and the drug company contracted her to be in charge of the trials.

She says ;

1) There is not enough evidence gathered on side effects to know that safety is not an issue.

2) Giving it to 11 year olds is a great big public health experiment. All of her trials have been with subjects ages 15-25.

3) For months, Harper said, she’s been trying to convince major television and print media to listen to her and tell the facts about this vaccine. “But no one will print it”, she said.

4) It is important to note that the vaccine has not been tested for efficacy (effectiveness) in younger girls, she said. Instead the effectiveness was “bridged” from the older girls to the younger ones - meaning that Merck assumed that because it proved effective in the older girls, it also would be effective in the younger ones.

5) Merck was required to put together a database on the effectiveness in children before Gardasil was approved, Harper said. But instead, the company put together four studies that “are not necessarily representative, and may not even have enough numbers to determine what they need to know”.

They are testing this vaccine on our daughters; the research has not been done!

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Filed under Ovarian Cysts by Pew Singh

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February 24, 2009

Ovarian cyst removal

Although ovarian cysts may disappear naturally without treatment, ovarian cyst removal is recommended when cysts are large, solid, irregularly shaped, suspected of being cancerous, twisted, ruptured, and or causing severe pain. Development of a cancerous ovarian cyst increases with the woman’s age, thus, it is more likely to be recommended for older patients to have cysts removed immediately.

Before removing an ovarian cyst, a physician will typically conduct a comprehensive physical exam with the patient. Along with the exam, they will also review the medications a patient is taking and order urine and blood tests. A CT scan and abdominal x-ray may also be conducted to confirm the presence of an ovarian cyst before surgical removal.

In order to remove an ovarian cyst, a doctor may choose to perform either laparoscopic surgery or open surgery, depending on the type of ovarian cyst that is removed. It is common to perform open surgery on larger cysts.

In laparoscopic surgery, the surgeon makes a small incision in which to insert a thin tube called a laparoscope. The tube is used to find the cyst and from there, the surgeon is able to remove the cyst.

To excise a particularly large cyst, the physician may need to perform a surgical procedure for ovarian cyst removal using general anesthesia. The patient may suffer some discomfort after the operation. Complications such as infection and bleeding may occur as well. The patient must recognize that further cysts may develop in the future. And, while it is rare, the patient may also become infertile and/or suffer clotting.

If during the surgical operation to remove an ovarian cyst, no ovarian cancer is being detected, then it is highly unlikely that there will be any complications. The patient is expected fully recovered weeks after surgery. Once ovarian cancer is found, the patient may need surgery to remove either one or both of the ovaries. After surgery, a treatment program for the ovarian cancer would need to be implemented.

After an ovarian cyst has been removed, inform your doctor of any conditions such as excessive pain or bleeding, fever or chills, shortness of breath, nausea, vomiting, abdominal swelling, or any other unusual symptoms. Like any other surgery, ovarian cyst removal requires recovery time and monitoring for any complications.

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Filed under Ovarian Cysts by Nick Bargeous

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February 21, 2009

Early symptoms of ovarian cancer

In the US, ovarian cancer is the fourth major cause of death from cancer for women and affects 1 in 57 women. This can be successfully treated if it is diagnosed early. However, only about 24% of ovarian cancer cases are detected early on, resulting in lower survival rates. Hence, it is highly essential for women to watch for early symptoms of ovarian cancer.

To help people recognize the signs of ovarian cancer, the American Cancer Society in 2007, published some guidelines. Early symptoms of ovarian cancer can be bloating, gas, a “full” feeling, tiredness, irregular periods, abdominal or pelvic pain, and intense or frequent urination. Having a hard time eating or feeling full too early after beginning to eat are also signs of the presence of ovarian cancer.

All women should monitor the early symptoms of ovarian cancer in order to have ovarian cancer diagnosed as early as possible, if at risk. If these symptoms last for more than two to three weeks, women should seek advice from their doctor. Although symptoms such as menstrual irregularities or pelvic pain don’t always point to ovarian cancer, being aware of the early symptoms of ovarian cancer can help save lives. Keep in mind there is currently no reliable medical screening exam for the early detection of ovarian cancer.

Any early symptoms of ovarian cancer should be followed up with a visit with your doctor, who may then also recommend a bimanual pelvic examination, transvaginal ultrasound, and Ca125 blood test. Some risk factors for ovarian cancer include having the BRCA1 or BRCA2 genetic mutations, not having used birth control pills, never having been pregnant, or being diagnosed with breast cancer before 50 years of age.

Some women have higher risks of contracting ovarian cancer. Among the classes of women at elevated risk are Ashkenazi Jews, women with at least two relatives diagnosed with ovarian cancer, those exposed to fertility drugs, and those over 50 years of age. For these women, it is even more important to be monitored regularly for early symptoms of ovarian cancer.

Women who experience what seem like early symptoms of ovarian cancer may not necessarily have ovarian cancer. Many of these symptoms can instead be related to other conditions, such as ovarian cysts, or irritable bowel syndrome. For this reason, women should seek medical attention, especially if these symptoms last for more than a couple of weeks.

It is very important for women to know the early symptoms of ovarian cancer, in order to stop this deadly disease in its tracks. Since more than 6% of cancer deaths in women are a result of ovarian cancer, women and their doctors must remain vigilant at all times.

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Filed under Ovarian Cysts by Mark Ardine

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