Ovarian cancer is the fifth most common malignancy in women in developed countries and accounts for approximately 4% of all female malignancies. The highest rates are in North America and Scandinavia, and the lowest in Asia.
This type of cancer is the growth of cells that form in the ovaries. The cells multiply quickly and can invade and destroy healthy body tissue. When ovarian cancer first develops, it might not cause any noticeable symptoms. Symptoms associated with it may be:
Although the cause of ovarian cancer is not 100% clear, doctors indicate that the cancer begins when cells in or near the ovaries develop changes (mutations) in their DNA. There are three types of this cancer: epithelial, stromal, and germ cell.
There are several factors that can increase the risk of developing ovarian cancer such as increased age, inherited gene changes, family history, endometriosis, postmenopausal hormone replacement therapy, and age of menstruation.
Ovarian cancer and its treatment is known to reduce the possibilities of conceiving naturally, but there are available fertility treatments that can help you conceive.
Cancer treatments that affect fertility and how:
Treatments that can restore fertility or protect ovaries during cancer treatment
Consult your doctor and explore your options, conceiving is not always an unreachable dream. And when you decide on your fertility treatment, trust MEDIPASS to offer you the ideal fertility journey you deserve. With a wide range of top-notch doctors and clinics your dream has many possibilities to be fulfilled.
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